Polk Audio Maple Lsi9's

nikolas812

I wasn't going to sell these because I didn't want to ship them. But I have just got off the phone with Ken at Polk CS and I am going to have new Lsi9 shipping cartons sent to me so I can send them safely.


He still has to call me back to give me a total. So I have to pay for them and have them shipped from California. So it might be a few days before I can have them ready for shipment to the new owner.


I also don't know what to ask for them. If anybody has been following my thread on these know that a lot of time, work and money have went into them. But in reality I know I will never get out them what I have in them So am just going to throw a price out there that I think is fair with a OBO attached to it.

I would like to get $650.00 plus shipping for these if possible. If someone is interested and does not think this is acceptable PM with a offer and I'll take it under consideration.

Heres a link to the thread about there transformation.

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71657


If anybody has any questions. Please feel free to ask.


Here are some pics


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zombie boy 2000

I said this once, but I'll say it again. Those are freakin' gorgeous.

nikolas812

Come on people. Its been two freaking hours!! Someone buy them already!:D



Nick

heiney9

nikolas812 wrote: »

Come on people. Its been two freaking hours!! Someone buy them already!:D



Nick

Can they be turned on their sides so I can slice tomato's for my BLT? Those are gorgeous.

SolidSqual

Did you mod the crossovers on these?

nikolas812

SolidSqual wrote: »

Did you mod the crossovers on these?

Nope.

Can they be turned on their sides so I can slice tomato's for my BLT? Those are gorgeous.

If you want, Its totally up to you.:D





Nick

ben62670

Dude mod them and you won't want to sell...

shawn474

Nick,
those are beautiful speakers.......why are you unloading all of your gear? Had enough or changing the line-up?

Shawn

nikolas812

shawn474 wrote: »

Nick,
those are beautiful speakers.......why are you unloading all of your gear? Had enough or changing the line-up?

Shawn

Dude. Its just what I Do. You gotta move gear to get gear. Or at least I do.


Plus. I want to get my little HT done. I wanted to build a HT around an awesome 2 channel rig. But I ran out of money and haven't been working at all.

So I have decided to sell everything and downsize. I'll be able to complete my little 2.1 HT and pocket some money for some extra security while I don't have any work.

Plus I am sick of Polks right now. All I have ever had is Polks and I can't stand them anymore. I just need a break from them. I love them and will own more. But I just want to get my ears on something different. Its time for a change.

I Have already ordered HK's newest most powerful 2 channel receiver.

I will be picking up a pair Magnepan MMG's and a entry level SVS sub. I will also be picking up a Panasonic PT-AX200U Projector.

I can't pick up the rest of the stuff until my Pre and speakers sell. Well maybe the Maggie's. But I might wait until everything is sold for the added security of money in the bank.




I just need to sell the rest of my stuff..


So like I said. If the price is to high. I'm open to offers. ANY OFFERS!!




Nick

shawn474

Cool man. Good luck with the sale. I wemt a 2 year period where i was selling gear to get gear about every 2 or 3 months. I have now settled on a rig that suits me just fine and have no more intentions buy for awhile.



Although the maple Lsi's match the speakers I have now............;)

ben62670

Sorry to hear of your misfortunes bro. Shoot me a PM anytime if you want to talk.
Ben

nikolas812

Nobody interested?


I had at least three people say they wanted the speakers when they were being worked on.


Where you guys at now?




Cheers


Nick

curved

I can't believe nobody's picked these up yet! I think they're gorgeous!

AsSiMiLaTeD

I don't think your price is too high, given the unique nature of the finish. If you were selling a regular pair of LSi9 at that price I'd say it's too high, but these aren't just any regular LSi...

I'm sure someone will want that finish enough to pay what you're asking, it's certainly not unreasonable.

nikolas812

AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »

I don't think your price is too high, given the unique nature of the finish. If you were selling a regular pair of LSi9 at that price I'd say it's too high, but these aren't just any regular LSi...

I'm sure someone will want that finish enough to pay what you're asking, it's certainly not unreasonable.

Thanks.

I thought it seemed fair. But even if somebody didn't think so. I thougt I made it clear I was open to offers.



But considering I just paid $90.00 for the original cartons.:eek: I don't really want to come down too much if possible.



Nick

Early B.

nikolas812 wrote: »

But considering I just paid $90.00 for the original cartons.:eek:

Damn. For about $20, you could have built a wooden crate for them.

gtu2004

nikolas812 wrote: »

Thanks.

I thought it seemed fair. But even if somebody didn't think so. I thougt I made it clear I was open to offers.



But considering I just paid $90.00 for the original cartons.:eek: I don't really want to come down too much if possible.



Nick

:eek::eek::eek:was it coated with gold inside out or something?:eek::eek::eek:

nikolas812

gtu2004 wrote: »

:eek::eek::eek:was it coated with gold inside out or something?:eek::eek::eek:

I'll take peace of mind for $90 any day. Well worth it to me to know my babies will arrive safely to there new home.....






Nick

daboyz

The price was a lot different back then.;)They do look very good now but unfortunately they are now over my price level.:( Good luck with the sale!!

NotaSuv

nikolas812 wrote: »

I'll take peace of mind for $90 any day. Well worth it to me to know my babies will arrive safely to there new home.....






Nick

AMEN .... great to see a seller who really cares about the items they are selling....wish everyone i have bought from was so caring......i too think ita a small investment for peace of mind....

concealer404

Much as i shouldn't be asking this.....

Where in Indiana are you again?

I'm really on the fence over these.... Beautiful speakers, and i really want them, i'm just not sure i can justify the rash of upgrades that i'll go through to actually put them to good use.

SolidSqual

God, you're not kidding me! I've been thinking about buying these for days now . . .

concealer404

SolidSqual wrote: »

God, you're not kidding me! I've been thinking about buying these for days now . . .

Yeah.... i've been agonizing over it for a couple days...

I think we're in different boats, though... i just can't help but think that i don't have the equipment to really let these shine, and the pocketbook and the project car would both REALLY hate the resulting upgrades necessary.

You should just buy them so i can just say that i missed out. And of course let me visit just so i can see them once.

mmadden28

I have a second pair of LSi9's at my office currently being way way way way underpowered by an HCT 13 watt (yes I said 13 watt) tube hybrid integrated amp (really meant for iPods and small speakers or headphones) thingey, and they sound fantastic (at respectable lower volumes of course). I mean that I didn't think any sound would even come out of them at all, but they sound really good-unreal bass, etc. Those LSi9s are some speakers fo'sure.

Get 'em now, power em with what you have, upgrade the amp later-You can't lose- You'll get a beautiful pair of excellent speakers with fine craftsmanship in the paintjob-Not mass market paintshop stuff-but individual attention to detail with these puppies; and the wood panels-undeniably a unique pair. We're talking SOLID wood panels here not just veneered.

You'll also always know that giving them better power will result in better sound. And don't forget about the XO upgrade for even more potential improvement in SQ.

Just sayin'

If I didn't have 19 pairs already :rolleyes: ....

concealer404

I'm going to have to pass on these.... With the threat of snow this week, i really have to concentrate on finding a winter beater so i can actually get to work. I'm not about to try to drive through weather with my autocross tires.

Sorry.

Good luck, and free bump

mantis

Thats what I'm talking about. Polk should have offered Maple in the first place. Actually
you should be able to custom order any color you want. I would have paid extra for that level of flexibility. So would alot of my customers.

maximillian

Keep in mind that besides the maple sides Nick also repainted the gloss black so it is shinier. From the photos in his thread above they look very nice. Sorry Nick, I just bought a pair of LSi9's from Slowcar.

nikolas812

Heres a pic of the one of the tops...

It looks like a mirror.:cool:


I am actually in no hurry to sell these. In fact. I don't even care if they sell or not. Since I've moved them back to the bedroom they sound phenomenal now. I am extremely happy with them. They totally pressurize the room with chest hitting bass. I love'em.


The only reason there still for sale is because I need the money. If somebody would buy them I would downgrade to something like a RtiA7 or what I really want is a pair of Magnepan MMG's. That way I could put some money in the bank and still have a decent pair of speakers....

All though at this point. I think the only way I would sell them is if someone was willing to pay the asking price...... Or close to it.


Cheers


Nick





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SolidSqual

You should sell them to someone who lives close to you and turns over equipment like it was their job. That way you could pick them back up when times get better. It would be like a no interest loan with collateral

nikolas812

SolidSqual wrote: »

You should sell them to someone who lives close to you and turns over equipment like it was their job. That way you could pick them back up when times get better. It would be like a no interest loan with collateral

Is that a proposition?


Nick

mmadden28

mantis wrote: »

Thats what I'm talking about. Polk should have offered Maple in the first place. Actually
you should be able to custom order any color you want. I would have paid extra for that level of flexibility. So would alot of my customers.

They should have at least made the panels removable. Kinda like they do for refrigerators and dish washers in kitchens. You can swap panels in to match you're cabinetry. But I guess that would have led to possible vibration issues or something.

A nice Oak set would be nice to to match all the Oak entertainment centers.



Might have increased sales due to WAF alone.

Or Walnut like Chipotle did here