Onkyo+Lsi 15's

volcom1981
volcom1981 Posts: 4
edited December 2007 in Speakers
Hey guys, new to the thread and was just wondering if the Onkyo TX-NR 1000 would be adequate power for lsi 15's? It produces 150 watts per channel @ 8 ohms to all channels. I have 2 sets of lsi 15's running front and rear. Thanks
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited December 2007
    Welcome Volcom,
    Do a search on Lsi's used with receivers, this topic was covered a lot over the years. Generally, the Lsi's are 4 ohm and this can be taxing on the amps in AVR's. A separate amp made to run at 4 ohms is the best solution. If used at low volume levels in a small room, you may be able to get away with the Onkyo, but I do not think you bought 2 sets of Lsi15's to play at low levels. Check out the used market like audiogon.com for Outlaw amps, they usually fit the bill.
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  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 819
    edited December 2007
    Welcome to CP Volcom,

    The onkyo will be able to drive them, but to get best out of your LSis you need to add an external amp. In Addition to Outlaw mentioned above, you can look at Parasound, Rotel and Adcom also.
    -izafar

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited December 2007
    All of the above are good. Carver is another amp to look at.

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  • volcom1981
    volcom1981 Posts: 4
    edited December 2007
    thanks for all the advice guys! This is my current system, sounds pretty decent so far, but will require some tweaking. Might not be the best thing to mix lsi series and rti but unfortunately money doesnt grow on the trees round here.

    Onkyo Txnr-1000
    2 sets lsi 15's front and rears
    rti6 surround back
    csi5 center
    Velodyne dps 12 sub
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited December 2007
    The RTi's should be just fine for surrounds. Others might have better experience with the CSi5 than me, but my recommendation would be to get the LSiC when money allows in order to match the front soundstage better. I have the LSiC and I think it's a fantastic center.
    Speakers: Polk LSi15
    Pre: Adcom GFP-750 with HT Bypass
    Amp: Pass Labs X-150
    CD/DVD Player: Classe CDP-10
    Interconnects: MIT Shortgun S3 Pro XLR
    Speaker cables: MIT MH-750 bi-wire
    TT:Micro Seiki DD-35
    Cartridge:Denon DL-160
    Phono Pre:PS Audio GCPH
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  • Mick88
    Mick88 Posts: 26
    edited December 2007
    volcom1981 wrote: »
    thanks for all the advice guys! This is my current system, sounds pretty decent so far, but will require some tweaking. Might not be the best thing to mix lsi series and rti but unfortunately money doesnt grow on the trees round here.

    Onkyo Txnr-1000
    2 sets lsi 15's front and rears
    rti6 surround back
    csi5 center
    Velodyne dps 12 sub

    Hello, about a year ago I added an Emotiva LPA-1 amp to my setup of LSI15, LSI/C and LSI/FX. The improvement in sound an quality of the amp is impressive for the price. Right now they are on-sale. Good luck.

    http://www.emotiva.com/

    Mick88
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