Best polk speaker for music

mailman23

Which polk speaker is best for music(rti 10/ rti 12 or Lsi 15)? I listen to all kinds of music, but mostly rock and top 40. On a side bar, I want to get a a/v in the 1000 range that has hdmi upconversion and switching. I was looking at the onkyo 805 and the yamaha 2700. Any suggestions?

MillerLiteScott

The LSi 15's would be better for listening to music but you I would suggest you get a separate amp to power all three. I was not happy with my RTi 10's for music.

engtaz

LSi15's hands down. Amp is a must and make sure it can handle 4 ohm load. Get a pre amp and a Adcom 555 or 555II, Carver, Outlaw,or other amp that will run you LSi15 very nicely.

Good Luck on your choice,
engtaz

PADZZ

You can get the new Yamaha RX-V1800 for less than $1000 shipped. It's awesome.

dkg999

If music is your main concern, given those choices I would opt for the LSi15's. Can you run them with the Yamaha HTR's referenced, yes you can. Would they be the best choice, not in my opinion. IMHO the Yamaha HTR's don't mate well with the RTi or LSi line of speakers, from a sound quality perspective. I would opt for a Pioneer Elite or Marantz HTR in the price range you noted.

Also, as previously stated, using a separate 2 ch amp is going to be the best to power the LSi15's. You could use the HTR until you find a good deal on your amp of choice. Anything from Adcom, Parasound, B&K, Outlaw, Sunfire, etc. would work well.

Sherardp

Check out Pioneer Elite receivers. Try to find the VSX-94TXH should be right around your budget.

mailman23

the yamaha really doesn't mate well with polk's? Is that true? Has anyone else experienced this problem? I was really leaning toward the 2700 or 1800. They have hdmi switching and upconverting

janmike

My personal opinion when I owned a Yamaha receiver (RX-V1500) was that it was on the bright side. You need to listened to that combo yourself and make the decision. You may like it and that is all that matters. My only question would be does the Yamaha have enough power to make the 15's sound good. If it were me I would look at something else other than the Yammie.

mailman23

The yamaha would be a temp. source of power for the lsi 15's. As soon as I could afford I would pick up a two channel. I just can't afford the speakers, receiver and two channel all at once. Would the yamaha handle 5.1 with a lsi center?

fatchowmein

I had my 15's mated to a Yammie HTR. World of difference when I added a separate amp. Yammie ran cooler, too.

I was listening to music at -18. After the amp was added, -38. I'd go deaf if I left it at -18.

McLoki

I think the LSi mated with a pre that is on the bright side of things would be a great match. (assuming the Yamaha is just bright and not crap - I don't really know about that.) The RTi's and a bright pre - not so much.

Either way - it will sound much smoother and less strained with an amp in the mix. Also keep in mind that the LSi's are revieling enough to reward you with every upgrade - and punish you with each corner cut.

Michael