LSi9 owner...Finally!!

markmarc
markmarc Posts: 2,309
edited April 2008 in Speakers
My two year quest to be an LSi9 owner has come to a conclusion. Spotted a mint cherry pair on Craigslist w/both inner and outer boxes yesterday. After promising to knock several pages of honey-do list down to one page my better half relented.:D

Still working on the exact placement, but that make take a week or two. of course, then I'll have to write down the measurements for when I'm reviewing other speakers.
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Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited April 2008
    Nice.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited April 2008
    Very nice indeed.

    Are you powering them with the Onix?

    If so hows it doing with the 9's?

    I have been think of trying to power a Lsi series speaker with my little Joilda.
    I know it probably won't do the job but I am wondering if it woulod hold me over until I venture to something more powerful.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,809
    edited April 2008
    Yep, nice speakers. A real feather in Polk's cap.

    Enjoy!
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited April 2008
    Very nice set-up,I'm sure the 9's are a feast to behold.

    BTW,is that another speaker under the end table? Small sub maybe?
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited April 2008
    Nikolas:
    Tomorrow, I'll hook them up to the Onix SP3 tube amp. Today I've been running them with the modded PS Audio Trio C-100. I expect the Onix to have no problems as they have powered more difficult speakers. It should be a very sweet combo, as was the LSi7's when I reviewed them over a year ago.

    Mike:
    yea, that's another speaker (semi vintage) that I have on hand for a review. Could be a solid comparison piece to the 9's.
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    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • mightymouse
    mightymouse Posts: 254
    edited April 2008
    Congrats.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited April 2008
    sweet, where is the turntable!!!?!?!!?!?
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  • AudioFilet
    AudioFilet Posts: 235
    edited April 2008
    What is the modification to the PS Audio amp?
    2 Channel rig:
    LSi9"s (modified xover's) & HSU Sub
    Harman Kardon HK 990 Amp
    Onkyo C-S5VL SACD
    Music Hall MMF 5.1
    Furman Elite 15

    HT rig:
    HK AVR-745 & Polk Monitor Series
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2008
    WTG Mark. congrats.... I look forward to reading your findings after you get some quality listening time with them. :)
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited April 2008
    Audio:
    The mods were done thru Underwood Hifi, designed by the original architect of the Trio C-100.

    Bagged:
    The turntable is in my family room rig as neither integrated has a phono stage, plus their is no more room on the table.

    Zero:
    I'm up to my ears in speakers right now, something's gotta give, especially if the wife ever does a count!

    Danger:
    Most likely an August review, I'm very backed up right now with products.
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    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited April 2008
    Danger:
    Most likely an August review, I'm very backed up right now with products.[/QUOTE]

    That would be a great spot to be in...too many goodies to review:D
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited April 2008
    markmarc wrote: »
    Nikolas:
    Tomorrow, I'll hook them up to the Onix SP3 tube amp. Today I've been running them with the modded PS Audio Trio C-100. I expect the Onix to have no problems as they have powered more difficult speakers. It should be a very sweet combo, as was the LSi7's when I reviewed them over a year ago.

    Mike:
    yea, that's another speaker (semi vintage) that I have on hand for a review. Could be a solid comparison piece to the 9's.


    OK. Its tomorrow.:D

    Hook the Onix up and report back. I am dieing to hear the results. It is going to help me decide which speakers to get. Lsi7's or Lsi9's. If the Onix struggles I will go with the 7's and if it sounds sweet I will go with the 9's.:)
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited April 2008
    That set up looks really nice. Very clean & uncluttered . I am also interested in hearing about the Onix & the 9's .
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited April 2008
    Keck wrote: »
    Lol! You got the bug, bad Nikolas. ;)


    Hehe. Its a sickness.:(

    I can't shake it.

    I try sometimes but just can't.

    It brings a LOT of enjoyment though.:D
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited April 2008
    Morning Report LSi9's & Onix Sp3 int. tube amp:
    The 9's love the tube amp, very liquid presentation. Been listening to Wm Ackerman acoustic guitar very lush without being mushy at about 74db (it's still early here on the west coast). I did crank it up while the wife was in the shower. It absolutely proves a point I pound on from time to time. The LSi9's need quality power over quantity, period. Bass is tight, full, detailed, and robust.
    So, Nikolas, IMHO don't sell your Jolida amp, and try the 9's with them. I very much doubt you'll be anything less than enthusiastic.
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited April 2008
    This is the best news I've heard all week!!

    Lsi9's here I come!:D

    Thanks for the report back.;)
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