LSi Purchase of the century!!!! (Help Needed)

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  • Pinsongs
    Pinsongs Posts: 14
    edited May 2009
    That's true, I would not feel bad.
    Polk Lsi25
    Polk Lsi15
    Polk Lsi9 (Clarity Poly Cap & Mills res. mod Crossovers) for Center
    Polk PSW125
    2-Perreaux 6000B's
    Crown PS 400
    Harman Kardon AVR 254 (Preamp only)
    Eventide H3000
    Acoustic Research #10 AWG master series
    Walmart Power strip

    Ain't Music Great!
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 458
    edited May 2009
    Even after a day, I still cannot believe it. I was on a conference call this morning and while sitting in my family room, I could hardly pay attention to the dialogue...just kept staring at those speakers asking myself..."I paid how much???"

    Thanks for the comments everyone, it was a dream come true for me, and again, what may be junk for one man, may be another man's treasure....indeed it was.
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
    Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiC Center
    Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
    Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
    Parasound 2205A Amplifier
    Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
    Monster HTS 2600
    Microsoft XBox 360
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited May 2009
    Ender wrote: »
    I don't know... something good. Lol. Right now I have no sub at all.

    OK, I have dual HSU 3.3's w/turbos and dual MBM-12's that I would sell for 1600 plus shipping if you are interested.

    Bill
    My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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  • arnaudh
    arnaudh Posts: 17
    edited May 2009
    A few days ago some guy on craigslist advertised a pair of LSi7s for $50. I would have had no problems about relieving him from them. Of course they were gone within hours.
    __________________
    Front: SDA SRS3.1TLs
    Center: LSiC
    Rear: LSi9s
    Denon 2809CI
    Emotiva XPA-5
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  • Ender
    Ender Posts: 603
    edited May 2009
    bsoko2 wrote: »
    OK, I have dual HSU 3.3's w/turbos and dual MBM-12's that I would sell for 1600 plus shipping if you are interested.

    Bill

    Lol. That actually sounds good, but I was more looking for something under $400.
    SDA 1C, SDA 2A, SDA SRS 2, CMT-340SE, Swan M200MKII, Swan D1080MKII, Behringer MS40

    Outlaw Audio M2200 x2, GFA 555 II, BGW 750C

    GDA 700, Outlaw Audio Model 990, Sansa Fuze, X-Fi Platinum Fatality
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited May 2009
    Ender wrote: »
    Lol. That actually sounds good, but I was more looking for something under $400.

    Good luck!
    My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited May 2009
    you lucky btard! nice score! you won the audio lottery
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • iskandam
    iskandam Posts: 704
    edited May 2009
    damn, where were these deals when I was looking for LSis last year :) congratulations on a killer deal!
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 458
    edited June 2009
    Ok everybody, here's the final outcome. After the crazy purchase per my original post, I have kept the LSi 25's, LSi C, and bought some used Lsi F/x's from a forum member (thanks again Jerry).

    I sold my RT16 mains, CS350-LS center, RT12 surrounds, a PSW404 (from the original post purchase), and the Denon receiver (from the original post purchase).

    After all was said and done...I actually made $150 bucks to upgrade to LSi. How do ya like them apples?
    :D
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
    Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiC Center
    Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
    Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
    Parasound 2205A Amplifier
    Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
    Monster HTS 2600
    Microsoft XBox 360
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    Now, you are making me feel bad for paying near retail for my LSis before.

    When I bought my LSi25 and many other LSi before, there was no Polk Direct and I wasn't lucky enough to find a deal like you did. Congrats to you but I am having a remorse now...:(
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2009
    Megasat...

    Put on some tunes and listen to your LSIs sing....your troubles away!

    Ethancf great score...but don't rub it in....Mega's might need therapy if you keep that up!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 458
    edited June 2009
    I'm sorry guys maybe this thread should just be deleted all together.
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
    Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiC Center
    Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
    Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
    Parasound 2205A Amplifier
    Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
    Monster HTS 2600
    Microsoft XBox 360
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    cnh wrote: »
    Megasat...

    Put on some tunes and listen to your LSIs sing....your troubles away!

    Ethancf great score...but don't rub it in....Mega's might need therapy if you keep that up!

    cnh

    Thanks CNH! I was just kidding to say that Ethan got an awesome deal. I am not really feeling bad (not yet). :)
    Ethancf wrote: »
    I'm sorry guys maybe this thread should just be deleted all together.

    No! Ethancf, don't get it wrong. It was just a way of expressing you got an awesome deal for the LSi so that I even feel bad about it. I actually don't feel bad about my LSis purchases. Don't worry. ;)
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • johnda
    johnda Posts: 13
    edited July 2009
    Wow. Great catch. Look at it this way, the guy wanted to get rid of them and figured out a price that would make him happy. You made him happy. Let's say that he priced it at $1000, who's to say if they would ever sell? I'm happy for him, and happy for you. It would be different if he had asked for $1000, and you convinced him it wasn't worth much and got him to com down on the price. He got the price he asked for, and you got a nice buy. Now go and enjoy the gear with a free conscience! Congrats, you lucky devil!
    Polk Monitor 4
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  • Paden501
    Paden501 Posts: 286
    edited July 2009
    I read this last night and I didn't even believe it. They had to be stolen or something.
    ~Matt
    My System

    Front L/R: Definitive BP10Bs
    Surrounds -Polk Audio Monitor 4As
    Preamp: B&K Reference 20
    CD: Jolida JD100a
    L/R Amp: Carver TFM-24
    Turntable: Pioneer PL-516 W/ Shure M97xe
    TV: Sony 52" XBR9
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited July 2009
    I once got a OUTRAGEOUSLY good deal from Tweeter. It probably had a hand in their demise, but, I did offer to spend more $$$ at the time. They said nah, it was just the way the orginal purchase was recorded in the system.
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 458
    edited July 2009
    Yeah, everytime I look at the stuff, I can't believe it. I'm enjoying it for sure.
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
    Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiC Center
    Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
    Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
    Parasound 2205A Amplifier
    Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
    Monster HTS 2600
    Microsoft XBox 360
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited July 2009
    polkatese wrote: »
    .. Those plastic tubing on the XP looks cool, but has no effect whatsoever.
    Yes it does...it has the effect of pissing me off everytime I have to twist up the end and try to fish it through the binding post and it keeps sticking out. :mad:
    ____________________
    This post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

    HT:Onkyo 805, Emotiva XPA-5, Mitsu 52" 1080p DLP / polkaudio RTi12, CSIa6, FXi3, uPro4K
    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited July 2009
    Ethancf wrote: »
    After all was said and done...I actually made $150 bucks to upgrade to LSi. How do ya like them apples?
    :D

    You suck/

    ;):p
    ____________________
    This post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

    HT:Onkyo 805, Emotiva XPA-5, Mitsu 52" 1080p DLP / polkaudio RTi12, CSIa6, FXi3, uPro4K
    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited July 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    Now, you are making me feel bad for paying near retail for my LSis before.

    When I bought my LSi25 and many other LSi before, there was no Polk Direct and I wasn't lucky enough to find a deal like you did. Congrats to you but I am having a remorse now...:(

    Dude that really sucks. No I mean that really blows--hard. Damn, if I were you I might be thinking of a bridge somewhere.....

    Oh wait that's not helping is it? :o;)
    ____________________
    This post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

    HT:Onkyo 805, Emotiva XPA-5, Mitsu 52" 1080p DLP / polkaudio RTi12, CSIa6, FXi3, uPro4K
    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2009
    Wow!!!!! Nice score.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited July 2009
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Dude that really sucks. No I mean that really blows--hard. Damn, if I were you I might be thinking of a bridge somewhere.....

    Oh wait that's not helping is it? :o;)

    You know? You and I are not in the same boat....Mine won't sink when yours may probably...;) :D
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited July 2009
    Ttiuwop
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited July 2009
    seller is happy
    buyer is happy
    transaction completed.

    now that is a good deal all around !
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited July 2009
    And I thought I got the best deal on LSis....frys closeout for a pair of LSi15 for $400....

    Good snag!
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 458
    edited January 2010
    This is why I love Polk:

    So the LSi25 speaker base had a bad scratch in it from day one, and I finally got around to purchasing a replacement. Even though it wasn't visible, it still bothered me. OCD I guess. The new one came in and was high gloss piano black like the speaker cabinet. The current speaker bases were the older black vinyl. Polk not only gave me a super low price of only twenty dollars for the replacement and the installation hardware, they also sent me a matching base for the right side at no charge. In an economy like this, they still do their customers great service and for that I'm am and will always be a life long customer. Unless a free set of Wilson's come along on Craigslist. ;)
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
    Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiC Center
    Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
    Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
    Parasound 2205A Amplifier
    Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
    Monster HTS 2600
    Microsoft XBox 360
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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  • Menasor
    Menasor Posts: 283
    edited January 2010
    Ethancf wrote: »
    This is why I love Polk:

    So the LSi25 speaker base had a bad scratch in it from day one, and I finally got around to purchasing a replacement. Even though it wasn't visible, it still bothered me. OCD I guess. The new one came in and was high gloss piano black like the speaker cabinet. The current speaker bases were the older black vinyl. Polk not only gave me a super low price of only twenty dollars for the replacement and the installation hardware, they also sent me a matching base for the right side at no charge. In an economy like this, they still do their customers great service and for that I'm am and will always be a life long customer. Unless a free set of Wilson's come along on Craigslist. ;)

    Great story, and Polk does have great customer service. :) Btw, did you get around to posting pics of your setup??

    Fronts: Energy RC-70
    Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Surrounds: Energy Veritas 1.0CM
    Subwoofer: SVS PC12-NSD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
    Amplifier: Denon POA-2200 w/ Ben's ICs


    Pics of my setup (click me)
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  • newsman
    newsman Posts: 203
    edited January 2010
    I wonder how many people checked out Craiglist as result of your post. Congrats!
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    Holy crap how did i miss this thread the first time?
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited January 2010
    I've never heard a Polk customer service story that had a bad ending. Hands down the most customer friendly company I've ever dealt with or heard of. By the way, thats an amazing deal on those LSi's, wow. A belated congrats Ethan.
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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