Lsi15 or lsi9 with quality external sub ?

polkseller

oh no, I'm all mixed up because of you now...

PSOVLSK

DeusExa wrote: »

With a quality sub, you wouldn't need to get LSi9s - if you're planning to go that route, I would get a pair of LSi7s.

I haven't heard the 9's other than at Fry's, but I've been told this is true. Some even prefer the 7's over the 9's. I do know that I'm VERY happy with my 7's and my sub I'm using with them is an entry level Velo.

Face

Maybe someone else can chime in who knows better.

I believe the LSi9's are a easier load due to them actually being closer to a 6ohm speaker. So if you plan on using a reciever(yuk) for the time being, I'd consider the 9's before the 7's.

Regardless, you're getting a great sounding speaker, I'm a big fan of the LSi series.

fumoffu

I believe the lsi7 have hooks on the back to be hung on the wall, where as the 9's don't. So if you are going to move them to the read/side surrounds this may also be a factor.

polkseller

thank you for all your epinions guys !

I'll try to figure out what I will buy.

The fact that I've never heard the lsi speakers and that it's a difficult speaker to drive is a not an easy task to decide what to buy.

SKsolutions

Using 9's and a Hsu. I prefer the 9's, but haven't heard the 15's in my own setup.

In that size room, you are going to have placement challenges. A square room is the worst shape when placing towers with subs because of standing waves. To get around the symmetry, you would have to bring the 15's an uneven distance from the rear wall, in relation to the side walls.
Go 9's with a sub in the corner. I am biased, but the advice is free

bbeacham

polkseller wrote: »

thank you for all your epinions guys !

I'll try to figure out what I will buy.

The fact that I've never heard the lsi speakers and that it's a difficult speaker to drive is a not an easy task to decide what to buy.

The LSi speakers are not difficult to drive. I have used a 120W/ch AVR to drive 4 LSi15 and an LSiC for a couple of years with no problems, and enjoyed every minute of both DVDs and music.

However, as with ANY speaker, the more power they have, the better they will perform. As I noted above, with an external amp the bass is much more solid with my external amp. And the overall sound quality is slightly better.

But, if I never purchased an amp I would still be enjoying my LSi speakers with an AVR. Just not as much as I am now.

DeusExa

bbeacham wrote: »

The LSi speakers are not difficult to drive.

LOL


That is, if you have a Krell!

jk

I myself have a pair of LSi15s (the last pair i snagged for $400 at the Frys in Burbank, LA)
Looking hard for a LSiC that's priced under $300....

I will probably pick up a Carver around $300, if that's possible....

McLoki

We did a compare on the 15's vs 9's at the chicago polkfest last year. The comparison was close with I think about 7 or 8 people (out of 10) prefering the 9's over the 15's. (this comparison was for music, without a sub and with a really nice amp)

I did not really want to deal with stands since I have fairly young kids and large dogs so I have 15's and do not regret the decision. If you don't mind stands and plan on a sub anyway - 9's may be the way to go.

Michael

bbeacham

McLoki wrote: »

We did a compare on the 15's vs 9's at the chicago polkfest last year. The comparison was close with I think about 7 or 8 people (out of 10) prefering the 9's over the 15's. (this comparison was for music, without a sub and with a really nice amp)
Michael

That is interesting. Was it a blind test, or did they know which speaker was playing?

McLoki

They knew what speaker was playing. It was not scientific - but still the results were different than what most of us expected.....