Lsi9 vs. Lsi7 for rears(Poll)

daboyz
daboyz Posts: 5,207
edited January 2009 in The Clubhouse
Room size doesn't matter. Just simply are the 9's overkill for surround rears.
Price is $110 difference. I don't have a fancy polly thingy so you can just say whether I should get the 9's or 7's and if you have anything else to say that's wonderful,too.

Thanks!
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited January 2009
    LSi7's for the rears. 9's are overkill.
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited January 2009
    Unless you're going to listen to SACD's all the time, save the $$ and go for the 7's.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2009
    9's are big, and require an amp. 7's are much friendlier IMHO. Yes I know you have an amp, but still...
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited January 2009
    Dave, are you talking about surroundback speaks? I use 9 for Surround left/Right, and use FX for surroundback. I had 7 before to serve the duty, and I replaced it with Fx. Reason being the Fx provides me with better coverage of sound effect (i.e. test DVD was SPRyan DTS). The difference was obvious and a lot more engaging compared to the 7. As far as 9 being on my SL and SR, simulcast streaming MP3 and Radio/SAT using DPL IIx is where I find it to be worthwhile to have 9.

    as always, YMMV and only my .02.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited January 2009
    7's or FX depending on where you're sticking them.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited January 2009
    7's......





    Nick
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    Overkill is good
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited January 2009
    I use the 9's and honestly, I'm telling you they are overkill. not that they dont do a great job mind you.

    I was using the 9's in 2 channel, then when I went the LSi theater route, I just used them for surrounds......I got the 9's at a ridiculous price.

    if I were in your shoe's, get the 7's and don't look back
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited January 2009
    I prefer to have my front and rear fill the same. When listening to the 7 and 9's, I thought they sounded different so I went "overkill" I guess. I could not be happier and wouldn't change it if I had to do it over again.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited January 2009
    Thanks to all that participated. I decided to try the 7's and see how that works out. If it don't then I can hear a couple I told you so's and if they do I can hear a couple I told you so's.:D
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited January 2009
    I'll let you have the first one: "I told you so, Dave!" :)
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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