Need Suggestions on my LSi set

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  • mekatoka
    mekatoka Posts: 38
    edited February 2009
    Since, I was unfamiliar with the other stores and everyone seems to like S&M (with some resellerratings) I called and took advantage of their price match policy and 10$ more. Got the price matched to a www.federalstereo.com and got 1x7" and 1x10" Lovan Legacy Hifi stands with clear glass shipped for 392$.

    The same should have costed me 500$ according to S&M website prices :)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2009
    Good job!
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  • mekatoka
    mekatoka Posts: 38
    edited February 2009
    What a difference :) The sound is much cleaner than my AVR (Onkyo 805) and notice difference even at lower volumes. Although, I probably could have got by for sometime using the Onkyo by itself. I didn't have any IC's so am using a Monster composite cable (RGB) that I bought a few years back.

    I will post pics once I get my surround stands and the amp stands.
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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,057
    edited February 2009
    Sorry if this is a bit of a hijack. I too have an 805. I have a pair of LSi15's heading to me from Polk Direct. Certainly an XPA-3 or 5 would work for me. But in the interest of saving some bucks I had this idea. Looking for opinions...

    What if I bi-amped with my 805 to the mids/tweeter and a UPA-2 to the woofers. Seems to me that would take some load off the 805 and give some decent power to the woofers for only $270.

    Thanks!
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  • mekatoka
    mekatoka Posts: 38
    edited March 2009
    After much discussion about a power conditioner in my case HERE I finally purchased an APC H15
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  • mekatoka
    mekatoka Posts: 38
    edited March 2009
    Also purchased an SVS PC-12 NSD to replace my Dayton 12" down firing budget sub that I had purchased from Parts Express about 4 yrs back.

    The sub arrives on Tuesday, can't wait :)

    I am thinking about using REW (Room Equalization Wizard) with a RadioShack digital meter OR a used ECM8000 Mic to calibrate the subwoofer. But, I don't know anything about the program and need to do alot of digging and not sure if I have enough time :(

    Btw, I took a measurement of my living room.

    * its got vaulted ceilings with open area to upstairs bedrooms on left and open area into kitchen
    * Ceilings in living room are about 15-18 ft (sloped)
    * living room seating area is 15ftx15ft

    I will post pics once I get the subwoofer set up
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  • mekatoka
    mekatoka Posts: 38
    edited March 2009
    So, I received my order of two 30' Twelve White Blue Jean Cable terminated at both the ends for my surrounds (LSiFX).

    The cable is very well made and had a tough time passing it through the holes I got made to run the cable under the floor. These are thicker than what I had before.

    But the main thing I wanted to mention was that I had them terminated both ends with Bananas and that was a mistake. My Onkyo 805 cannot take the bananas that come with BJC :( I had to remove the plugs on one end and connect bare wire to terminals. What a waste.

    Also, I see that the termination was regular style that I could have done myself. Anyway, figured this might be helpful info if someone is going to order cable from BJC to connect to Onkyo's.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited March 2009
    mekatoka wrote: »
    My Onkyo 805 cannot take the bananas that come with BJC :( I had to remove the plugs on one end and connect bare wire to terminals. What a waste.

    Bare wire does provide the best connection, so it is not a total waste.
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  • mekatoka
    mekatoka Posts: 38
    edited March 2009
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Bare wire does provide the best connection, so it is not a total waste.

    I said that because I paid 28$ extra for bindings on one end that I did not even use. I had to take them off to put bare wire into the receiver.
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