Need Help with Lis 9's

Bob Richards
Bob Richards Posts: 27
edited February 2009 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I am finding that as nice as these speakers are, they are not filling the room as I would like. I am a two channel music listener, no HT. I want to get a subwoofer and was wondering if someone could give me a few suggestions. I have looked at a few on AudioAvisor. They have 3 refurbished Velodyne's. The models are the Minivee, (High End) DLS, (middle) and the VX. Anyone using Velodyne's. Just looking for some direction. I don't want to pay more than 500. Many thanks.
Polk Monitor 60's
PSW 10 Sub
Bose Acoustimass 5 Series II
Onkyo TX-8511 Two Channel Receiver
Sony DVP NV800H5 CD/DVD Changer
Denon DP-29F Turntable
AudioQuest 4 Cables

Sansui AU-X901 Integrated Amp
Yamaha RX-797 2 Channel Receiver
Polk Lis 9's
Yamaha 697 CD player
AudioQuest 4 Cables
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2009
    Bob, what is your cubic feet for your room?

    The Velos are good subs, I helped a friend with one but for the money I think you can get more sub for the Money. HSU has a 10% off sale on their VTF-3-MK3 that is an excellent musical sub.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2009
    I have heard the minivee on two separate occasions and in both instances it sounded like a one note bass sub. My suggestion, for what it's worth, would be to steer clear of that one. No experience with the others, so I can not comment.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited January 2009
    I'm running dual velo SPL-1200R's in a 3,000>cuft room. Powerfull for HT & very, very musical for two channel. I think they're a tad over your budget though. I've had others but for my money velo does it right.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited January 2009
    Here you go. Designed from the start to be part of the LSi series. Blended in great with my LSi15s.

    http://www.jr.com/polk-audio/pe/POK_PSW1000_hy_CH/
    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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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited January 2009
    I have LSi9s, 7s, and a C in a smallish room (with Yamaha avr and the 697 CDP as it happens) and I sprang for the velo spl 800 from Audio Advisor for $500. Actually I think I paid $600 and they dropped the price shortly afterwards.

    It's not especially deep or overpowering but it blends well and easily with the speakers and fills out the bottom end nicely on classical and jazz recordings, and is imo pretty decent on blues and rock as well.

    This is not a recommendation as I have nothing to compare it to except a PSW110. The velo is better than the Polk but that's not saying much, especially for 2 channel music.

    However, I like the velo very well, don't regret the purchase at all, and when I consider system upgrades the sub never comes to mind.

    Good luck with whatever you decide to buy.
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  • Bob Richards
    Bob Richards Posts: 27
    edited January 2009
    Some good ideas here. Thanks for posting. I like the Velodyne SPL-800r, but J&R no longer carries them. I can't find them at the price they did offer at, 499.99. Some wants upwards of 900.00 for this woofer, a bit beyond my budget. Will keep hunting though.
    Polk Monitor 60's
    PSW 10 Sub
    Bose Acoustimass 5 Series II
    Onkyo TX-8511 Two Channel Receiver
    Sony DVP NV800H5 CD/DVD Changer
    Denon DP-29F Turntable
    AudioQuest 4 Cables

    Sansui AU-X901 Integrated Amp
    Yamaha RX-797 2 Channel Receiver
    Polk Lis 9's
    Yamaha 697 CD player
    AudioQuest 4 Cables
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2009
    Bob Richards wrote: »
    Some good ideas here. Thanks for posting. I like the Velodyne SPL-800r, but J&R no longer carries them. I can't find them at the price they did offer at, 499.99. Some wants upwards of 900.00 for this woofer, a bit beyond my budget. Will keep hunting though.

    Try Audiogon's subwoofer section,lots of good subs within your price range:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited January 2009
    Bob Richards wrote: »
    Some good ideas here. Thanks for posting. I like the Velodyne SPL-800r, but J&R no longer carries them. I can't find them at the price they did offer at, 499.99. Some wants upwards of 900.00 for this woofer, a bit beyond my budget. Will keep hunting though.

    Audio Advisor has SPL 800 for $500 with free shipping.

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=VESP800R
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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited January 2009
    Oops. Not free shipping. Was free when they charged $600.
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  • Bob Richards
    Bob Richards Posts: 27
    edited January 2009
    Good find Hilbert, Thanks. I'm placing an order as we speak. Should fill the room (13x20) fairly well.
    Polk Monitor 60's
    PSW 10 Sub
    Bose Acoustimass 5 Series II
    Onkyo TX-8511 Two Channel Receiver
    Sony DVP NV800H5 CD/DVD Changer
    Denon DP-29F Turntable
    AudioQuest 4 Cables

    Sansui AU-X901 Integrated Amp
    Yamaha RX-797 2 Channel Receiver
    Polk Lis 9's
    Yamaha 697 CD player
    AudioQuest 4 Cables
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2009
    are you still driving the 9's with that yamaha reciever? if you are, you might want to take that sub budget and put it toward some better amplification. those 9's are probably the hardest to drive out of the whole LSi line up.

    if the yamaha has some pre outs, you can get a great used amp with that budget.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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