polk Lsi15's or 10 year old Monitor Audio Studio 20 SE

DPT
DPT Posts: 24
edited March 2008 in Speakers
Hi Guys,
I posted a question earlier about the difference in quality between the Vifa ring radiator tweeter and an aluminum tweeter. I wanted to know this b/c i was offered a deal to purchase at a great price a pair of Monitor Audio Studio 20 SE's. Considering my wife will only allow one pair of towers in the house should I pass on this deal? It would mean a one of the pairs would have to be moved to the office. I love my Lsi's but wanted other people's opinions on the Monitors. This is the only review I could find of this speaker
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_2_4/v2n4v.html

Thanks!
Samsung hps 5053
Onkyo 905
Xbox 360 Elite with HD-DVD player
PS3 with 60g HD
Oppo 970HD DVD player
Toshiba A35
panasonic BD30
Dell XPS M1210 via vga and spdif
Direct TV HD receiver
LSI 15 fronts
Lc265i center
Orb audio Mod2 surrounds for 6.1
Outlaw LFM-1 Plus subwoofer
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2008
    If you love your LSI's as you say, then why switch? Just because you got offered a deal? It wouldn't be enough of an incentive for me to leave what I know & love for the unknown of something new that I might not like but got because someone offered me a good deal.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    The Monitor Audio bookshelf speakers are alot more fun than the floorstanders. I'd keep the LSi and look for a small pair of monitors....look for the higher model bronze or silver series.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • DPT
    DPT Posts: 24
    edited March 2008
    cfrizz wrote: »
    If you love your LSI's as you say, then why switch? Just because you got offered a deal? It wouldn't be enough of an incentive for me to leave what I know & love for the unknown of something new that I might not like but got because someone offered me a good deal.

    I ask because I was trying to get advice on people's opinions of the older Monitor Audio's vs the Lsi 15's. Yes I am happy with the Lsi but I think we are all looking for upgrades. The Studio 20 SE's during their time seem to be one of the better speakers out there. I was wondering how they stack up to the newer Lsi's with the vifa tweeter. Just curious I guess.
    Samsung hps 5053
    Onkyo 905
    Xbox 360 Elite with HD-DVD player
    PS3 with 60g HD
    Oppo 970HD DVD player
    Toshiba A35
    panasonic BD30
    Dell XPS M1210 via vga and spdif
    Direct TV HD receiver
    LSI 15 fronts
    Lc265i center
    Orb audio Mod2 surrounds for 6.1
    Outlaw LFM-1 Plus subwoofer
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited March 2008
    hmmmm....aluminum....vs. Vifa Ring Radiator.....


    ;):D
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  • furball
    furball Posts: 234
    edited March 2008
    I don't like metal tweeters. They always give me a headache after prolonged listening sessions.
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