LSi9

jjwm27
jjwm27 Posts: 123
edited August 2008 in Speakers
hello, i just joined the site, i have been lurking for a while, and wanted to see if i could get some advice. i have been looking at polk speakers and and think i want the lsi9 bookshelf speakers, can anyone tell me anything about the LSi9 speakers? the reviews i have seen look impressive, i know they cost a bit but i guess you get what you pay for. i dont mind paying for quality, i would be powering them from a sunfire TG2 through a carver AV806x 6 ch amp. can someone tell me how they sound? and could i do better for the price with one of the other current series? i really think i want to go polk. thanks.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited July 2008
    LSi's are Polks current top of the line speaker. The sound would best be described as warm and laid back.

    I find them an excellent speaker, but really would have to suggest you get out to listen to some before you make your final purchase. (if nothing else, at least purchase used so you can resell them for a minimal loss (if any) should you decide their sound is not for you.

    Michael

    BTW - Welcome to club polk.
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited July 2008
    Do a search on here for LSi9's. You'll find tons of information as these speakers are the topic of many conversations.

    Good luck!
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,234
    edited July 2008
    McLoki wrote: »
    LSi's are Polks current top of the line speaker. The sound would best be described as warm and laid back.

    I find them an excellent speaker, but really would have to suggest you get out to listen to some before you make your final purchase. (if nothing else, at least purchase used so you can resell them for a minimal loss (if any) should you decide their sound is not for you.

    Michael

    BTW - Welcome to club polk.

    +1. I own 7's and 15's and love them both. Looks like powering them will not be an issue for you.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • jjwm27
    jjwm27 Posts: 123
    edited July 2008
    thanks for the welcome, im really liking what i hear about polks, the guys over at the carver forums say that they are fine speakers and i value thier advice, its good to be a polkie. i also have a carver tfm35 2 ch amp that i could use for power, im thinking of replacing my bose 701s with 4 lsi9, i mostly listen to 2 ch music, maybe get some floorstanders later on when i get a bigger place.
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  • Roland P
    Roland P Posts: 33
    edited July 2008
    It's completly personal. I think the LSi9's are just fantastic. At this price, they do 'nothing wrong', I mean, they don't do anything that gets on your nerves. They just sound warm, and clear. They have some sweetness you might love or hate. My advise: you must enjoy the sound of your speakers.
    My HT - JVC DLA-HD2K - Rotel rsx-1065 - Polkaudio LSi9, LSiFx, LSiC - REL Storm III
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  • skipf
    skipf Posts: 694
    edited July 2008
    Carver amps and LSi9's are a match made in heaven. You won't be disappointed. Amazing sound for a small speaker.
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  • stereojunkie
    stereojunkie Posts: 10
    edited July 2008
    I second the Carver suggestion, as well as Parasound mate well with them.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2008
    Great choice, and welcome!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Bass_Pedal
    Bass_Pedal Posts: 196
    edited July 2008
    Another positive vote. As for the price, they are an absolute bargain for what you are getting, especially on the used market. Auditioning a pair would be the way to go but if that's not possible just grab them, you can always return new or sell back used for little or no loss.
    Mains - Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand
    Subs - Rel T5 x 2
    Amplification - Bryston 3b cubed
    Pre Amp - Marantz Sc11-1
    SACD - Marantz Sa11-1
    Stream - Cambridge Audio CXN v2
    Dac - Marantz Dac-1
    TT - Pro-Ject RPM 9.1 w/ Ortofon 2M Black Cartidge
    Phono Stage - Project Tube box DS
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2008
    Go for it! Welcome to Club Polk.
    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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  • sickicw
    sickicw Posts: 456
    edited July 2008
    McLoki wrote: »
    LSi's are Polks current top of the line speaker. The sound would best be described as warm and laid back.

    These speakers can sound very dynamic if you properly power them (I'm thinking krell KAV amps). Anything less and they become warmer. Without an external amp, they don't sound so good on dynamic music (heavy metal and rap). They are always pretty distortion free and clean though.
    Speakers: LSi9 x 2, LSic, LSiFX x 2, Velodyne HGS-15
    Amps & Power: Rockford Fosgate T8004 x 3, Cascade Audio APS-55 power supplies x 5, and 1 farad capacitor.
    Electronics: Denon 3806, Toshiba HD-A1, & Sony KDL46XBR2
    Accessories: Anti-IC interconnects, 8 Mondo Traps from Realtraps, and Salamander furniture.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2008
    He will be powering them with one of these, so he's all set for power.

    Sunfire TG2
    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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  • jjwm27
    jjwm27 Posts: 123
    edited July 2008
    i think i will get a set next wednsday, i will post my thoughts.
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  • skipf
    skipf Posts: 694
    edited July 2008
    Please do, I'm betting you'll be blown way. I couldn't believe the bass response from such a small driver, and you'll behard pressed to find cleaner mid - treble response in a speaker costing five times as much.
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  • DesertPilot
    DesertPilot Posts: 57
    edited July 2008
    I've owned the LSi9 (plus LsiC and 2 LSiFX) for a few years now. If your provide sufficient power to them...they will blow your mind with clear delicious sound. I primnarily listen to Jazz, New Age, and Classical (all SACD). Also, for home theater with excellent soundtracks (Lord of the Rings, Kingdom of heaven, etc) you will be equally impressed.

    Enjoy!

    Marcus
    LSi9 + LSiC + LSiFx
    dual PSW 505
    Integra DHC 80.2 Pre-Amp
    Outlaw 755 Amp
    OPPO BDP-93 universal player
    BENQ W6000 Projector
    Da-Lite120 inch diag screen.
    BlueJeans Cables all around.
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  • jjwm27
    jjwm27 Posts: 123
    edited July 2008
    DesertPilot wrote: »
    I've owned the LSi9 (plus LsiC and 2 LSiFX) for a few years now. If your provide sufficient power to them...they will blow your mind with clear delicious sound. I primnarily listen to Jazz, New Age, and Classical (all SACD). Also, for home theater with excellent soundtracks (Lord of the Rings, Kingdom of heaven, etc) you will be equally impressed.

    Enjoy!

    Marcus

    great, thats what i wanted to hear, looks like we have the same taste in music, thanks.
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  • DForeman
    DForeman Posts: 468
    edited July 2008
    Great for jazz, accoustic and light rock. Not as good for hard rock.
    Parasound P5 Pre
    Marantz AV 7703 Pre/Pro
    Outlaw 7500 Amp
    Marantz SA14s1 SACD/CD
    Rega Planar 2 TT
    Polk Audio Speakers: LSiM 705 Fronts, LC65FX Surround, LSiM 704c
    Oppo BDP-103
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  • Bass_Pedal
    Bass_Pedal Posts: 196
    edited July 2008
    I was listening to a Smashing Pumpkins LP last night on my 9's, it blew my socks off. Billy Corgan sure knows how to overdub guitar tracks!! Not trying to contradict you DForeman just adding my 2 cents :)

    Thanks
    Mains - Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand
    Subs - Rel T5 x 2
    Amplification - Bryston 3b cubed
    Pre Amp - Marantz Sc11-1
    SACD - Marantz Sa11-1
    Stream - Cambridge Audio CXN v2
    Dac - Marantz Dac-1
    TT - Pro-Ject RPM 9.1 w/ Ortofon 2M Black Cartidge
    Phono Stage - Project Tube box DS
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2008
    DForeman wrote: »
    Great for jazz, accoustic and light rock. Not as good for hard rock.

    This might be true, but a good speaker should reproduce all music, and movie soundtracks, equally well. I know that I have not been disappointed with the LSi15s in regard to either music (rock, classical) or movies.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • meirco11
    meirco11 Posts: 47
    edited August 2008
    my new lsi9 is a great speaker!the vifa ring rediatot is just fantastic.the bass of the lsi9 is so good and punchy.i dont use my sub at all, with the lsi9 you dont need a sub!
    my polk rti6 hook to a NAD c372. my rti a7 hook to hk3480 and my new lsi9 hook to my new rotel ra1070 and it is a really great match.
    five star to the polk lsi9!
    for general information:the NAD c372(150wpc)is to warm and boomy,the hk3480 is more clean and polite with a deep bass and the rotel ra1070 is a hi end unit:strong,very punchy,very ditail amp. just great.
    dont give my lsi9!!! and it is final!!
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  • jjwm27
    jjwm27 Posts: 123
    edited August 2008
    thanks guys for all the reviews, i missed a couple days work last week so they will have to wait until next payday. i am going to get them for sure, its just going to take a little longer than i had hoped. ill keep you posted.
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  • meirco11
    meirco11 Posts: 47
    edited August 2008
    hi. my name is meir and iam from israel.i had alot of
    speakers during the years(42 years old:D)and i must say that the polkaudio lsi9 hi end speaker with his great 'vifa' rediator-ring tweeter is an amazing speaker even in a terms of f.standing speakers.
    the bass of the lsi9 keep the listener wondering were the subwoofer is,but as ametter a fact there is no sub at all.i must say that not all of you must to agree with my opinion.but belive me, i now what iam saying. i dont like subwoofers at all.i like the real sound of the speaker itself. a good speaker must deliver a fine deep bass from is own(sorry about my bad english:()without any help from a sub. this is why i saying that the polk lsi9 is a great speaker,he can do it all amazingly.speakers that i own now(jbl lx60.polk rti6,polk rti a7)and many more brands that i owned over the years(infinity.bnw 602 s3.jamo,yamafa ns,cerwin vega,bose,klipch and more)dont get even close to the clear,clean deep sound of the heavy lsi9.
    all you have to do is to go to the polk dealer and listen the lsi9.you wont be disapointed att all.
    thank you all.
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