I think I'm gonna make myself an honest man...

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited January 2009 in Speakers
I'm ready to pull the trigger on some Polk Lsi15's. Gotta unload my C-9's first though; it's about time I got legal around here.

I have been looking at the Lsi15's for quite a few years, it's time I think to get'r done. :D
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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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited January 2009
    Stevie....stevie....go...go...! :) yes, it's about time.
    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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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,476
    edited January 2009
    I kow of a set on craigslist for 700...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2009
    I want them MINTY fresh brand new--I'm kinda picky. :D
    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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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited January 2009
    Quit thinking about it and just do it!

    For things other than audio, the above theory may require additional purchase of legal counsel and bail bond services ;)
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited January 2009
    Not a good move, Steve.

    Yeah -- I said it. Someone had to.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2009
    I realize it's probably a lateral move (though I'm not completely convinced of this), but I'm after the Lsi sound--the Polk sound. I spoke in the past of moving into the $5k/pr range of speakers, but I'm just not gonna take my nirvana that far. I'm very satisfied as is, this is more of a flavor change. I also seriously considered Magnepan 1.6/QR's, but I have been always a little skeptical of magneplanars ability to play rock at the levels and punch I like.

    My decision is in no way written in stone---I'm always looking at other alternatives; in fact I was peeking at the ACI Sapphire XL's again this morning...hehe, I'm all over the map.
    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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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,206
    edited January 2009
    Didn't I see a pair of Dynaudio contour 1.3 mkIIs for sale around here??? I'm thinking this is a better choice.

    the Lsi15's are a very nice speaker. I think you would be happy with them. Anyone should be who likes very versatile speakers. I think with the right control and power, they are pretty damn good at there price point. I prefer them over the Lsi9's all day long and probably 3 times on Sunday.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited January 2009
    I gotta say that the LSi15s are no slouch. I can crank them up and they are plenty loud, and thats without the benefit of external amplification.

    Ultimately it comes down to tonal preference, and it sounds like there's gonna be a new sheriff in town.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2009
    I'm wondering why it took you so long to unload them in the first place, let alone what you'll eventually choose next.
    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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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited January 2009
    mantis wrote: »
    Didn't I see a pair of Dynaudio contour 1.3 mkIIs for sale around here??? I'm thinking this is a better choice.
    Agreed! Buy (my old) Dynaudio's from Ricardo. It would be nice to see them go to a good, familiar home.
    Sony KDL-40V2500 HDTV, Rotel RSX-1067 Receiver, Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray, Slim Devices Squeezebox, Polk RTi6, CSi3 & R15, DIY sub with Atlas 15
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,020
    edited January 2009
    About time Steve,you mention Rock music with punch,The legacy focus 20/20 I have excells on Rock like no other.Don't know the kind of room you have,or how much space you have for your setup,But Phil's looks pretty damn sweet,maybe pick up the danes and a couple subs,that would be a significant upgrade.But as you know,the amount of speakers out there in the 5 g price range is staggering.Give SPTech,Montana,Wilson,a look see too,good luck.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2009
    Early B. wrote: »
    Not a good move, Steve.

    Yeah -- I said it. Someone had to.
    So what do you suggest?
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited January 2009
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Get a pair of VM30's with a pair of Micro 4000's

    I heard this combination of PF08 and it was amazing.

    Maybe you missed it, but he's not interested in spending 5k. BTW, I could think of many more "amazing" choices in that price cateragory.

    Steve,

    I think you'll be happy with the 15's. Since I got rid of my SVS PC Ultra's awhile ago(thanks opus;)), I've been using just the 15's and they do amaze me at how much bass they do reproduce. I always hear people state that the built in sub is sloppy sounding, well I disagree, I have plenty of power feeding them and the bass sounds very tight and articulate to me. I believe the LSi series is the best value Polk has in it's current line-up.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2009
    After years of "looking" it's hard to beat the value/performance/build quality of the Lsi15. I'm not interested in bookshelf/sub systems, and even less interested in booksheves only. I'm a tower guy. I like big speakers with BIG sound.

    I haven't had an opportunity to hear the 15, but I have heard the Lsi9's and liked them very much, sans their tendency to compress at high volumes--so the Lsi15 was the next logical step. I have a LARGE listening room that is an open floor plan consisting of the family room, dining room, and kitchen in one large area. It measures about 36' deep by 18' wide, with 8-14' vaulted ceiling.
    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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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited January 2009
    steveinaz wrote: »
    After years of "looking" it's hard to beat the value/performance/build quality of the Lsi15. I'm not interested in bookshelf/sub systems, and even less interested in booksheves only. I'm a tower guy. I like big speakers with BIG sound.

    For the money, the 15's are your ticket.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited January 2009
    What about going used? You could get a better speaker & still stay w/in your price range...

    Zero pointed me toward Aerial Acoustics Model 6's - $4000 speakers new - & I got them for for about the price of LSi 15's new.

    Just a thought...
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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