New LSi 9's and 7's WOW

Spike111
Spike111 Posts: 15
edited February 2009 in Speakers
I received my new LSi 9’s and LSi 7’s last Friday and all I can say is WOW.:eek: These speakers sound great.:D I thought my RTi 8’s sounded good but the LSi’s sounded awesome. Heard details on some music I have never heard before and I have not had time to calibrate them yet. Couple of questions.:confused: Does anyone know if the LSi’s have a break-in period, if so what is the time frame. Also what height is everyone running their LSi 9’s at
AVR: Marantz 7008
AMP: Emotiva XPA-5
Mains: LSi 15
Center: LSiC
Side Surronds: LSi 9
Rear Surronds: LSi 7
Sub: eD A2-300
Bluray: PS3
Turntable: Rega P2
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    I don't have any LSi experience myself, but they do have a break in period. Any speaker is going to have a break in period if you buy it new. The surrounds need time to stretch out and soften up and whatnot. Anywhere from 50-100 hours is the typical break in time.

    The ideal height is generally with the tweeters at ear level.

    Good to hear you're happy with your new speakers.:D
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2009
    Congrats, those are great speakers. Typically you want the tweeter at ear height when seated; I think for the Lsi9 that requires a 24" stand?
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2009
    Welcome to Club Polk & congrats on putting together a great system the right way the first time around!

    Yes there is a break-in period, but don't worry about it. Just enjoy your system & let the break-in take care of itself.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2009
    Congrats on the system, enjoy. How do you like that eD sub?
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  • Spike111
    Spike111 Posts: 15
    edited February 2009
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Congrats on the system, enjoy. How do you like that eD sub?

    Not a sub expert but it works great for me, get thru the "skadosh" scene in Kung Fu Panda with no issues, rattles my windows. Really like what it adds to my vinyl and CD's.:D
    AVR: Marantz 7008
    AMP: Emotiva XPA-5
    Mains: LSi 15
    Center: LSiC
    Side Surronds: LSi 9
    Rear Surronds: LSi 7
    Sub: eD A2-300
    Bluray: PS3
    Turntable: Rega P2
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  • Spike111
    Spike111 Posts: 15
    edited February 2009
    I have them at 25" at the moment, do you think it would hurt them to crank them up a bit or should I wait 30 or 40 hrs before I do that.
    AVR: Marantz 7008
    AMP: Emotiva XPA-5
    Mains: LSi 15
    Center: LSiC
    Side Surronds: LSi 9
    Rear Surronds: LSi 7
    Sub: eD A2-300
    Bluray: PS3
    Turntable: Rega P2
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  • Ender
    Ender Posts: 603
    edited February 2009
    Wasn't there a XO issue...? Or was that the LSi15?
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  • john22614
    john22614 Posts: 214
    edited February 2009
    Anywhere from a 28 to 30 inch height for the speaker stands is ideal due to the tweeter being in the middle. This should place them at ear height which is what you want to do. But, if you have stands you like that are 25", that will work too. Enjoy your new speakers, they're great, and congrats. Good to see you have a solid amp driving them to really bring them to life. When I first got mine a couple years ago, I just ran them at normal volume and let them break in on their own. Won't take long.
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  • Spike111
    Spike111 Posts: 15
    edited February 2009
    Thanks for all the replies guys, good info. John22614 how do you like your LSiC. I was thinking of replacing my CSi A6 with the LSiC, but as of right now the A6 really doesn’t seem to have any timber issues with the LSi 9’s, sounds great.
    AVR: Marantz 7008
    AMP: Emotiva XPA-5
    Mains: LSi 15
    Center: LSiC
    Side Surronds: LSi 9
    Rear Surronds: LSi 7
    Sub: eD A2-300
    Bluray: PS3
    Turntable: Rega P2
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited February 2009
    Spike111 wrote: »
    Thanks for all the replies guys, good info. John22614 how do you like your LSiC. I was thinking of replacing my CSi A6 with the LSiC, but as of right now the A6 really doesn’t seem to have any timber issues with the LSi 9’s, sounds great.

    You will love Lsi9/C/7 combo for HT, too. I used to own both Rti12/Csi5/Fxi3 and Lsi15/C/9s. The LSi speakers are awesome in both Music and HT if you drive them with separate amplifier.
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  • john22614
    john22614 Posts: 214
    edited February 2009
    Spike,

    I used a CSi400 center for a couple years with my 9's and it blended fine. I replaced it with the LSIc partially because I wanted a lighter, smaller center to fit into my shelf and I also liked the perfect match with the 9's. But I could have used the 400 indefinitely without a problem. I don't know about the CSi A6, but if its similar to the 400, it should be fine. I only use it for HT, listen to my music in stereo.
    B&W 804s mains
    B&W HTM4 center
    Polk PSW 1000 sub
    Outlaw 990 Pre Amp
    Anthem MCA 30 Amp
    Monitor Radius 180 surrounds
    Audiosource Stereo Amp for surrounds
    Denon 2910 Universal DVD/SACD Player
    Comcast DVR
    Pioneer Elite 42" Plasma 940 HD
    Harmony Universal Remote
    Blue Jeans interconnects and biwires
    Itunes Air Express
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  • Spike111
    Spike111 Posts: 15
    edited February 2009
    Yea I was thinking the same thing, the LSiC would fit a lot better in my stand. I really like the A6 but it is a beast.
    AVR: Marantz 7008
    AMP: Emotiva XPA-5
    Mains: LSi 15
    Center: LSiC
    Side Surronds: LSi 9
    Rear Surronds: LSi 7
    Sub: eD A2-300
    Bluray: PS3
    Turntable: Rega P2
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    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited February 2009
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited February 2009
    Spike111 wrote: »
    I received my new LSi 9’s and LSi 7’s last Friday and all I can say is WOW.:eek: These speakers sound great.:D I thought my RTi 8’s sounded good but the LSi’s sounded awesome. Heard details on some music I have never heard before and I have not had time to calibrate them yet. Couple of questions.:confused: Does anyone know if the LSi’s have a break-in period, if so what is the time frame. Also what height is everyone running their LSi 9’s at

    Congrats on the new speaks.

    I have the same Lsi's, and XPA 5, and an older 2802. They got good and settled in around 100 hours. There seems to be a volume threshold with these speakers, where they sound good at low volume, but when they reach a certain level, it's like they open up and really shine. Great combo.
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    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited February 2009
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