LSi-Series. Review in The Absolute Sound.

Bernal
Bernal Posts: 991
edited October 2009 in Speakers
I have the LSi series and I'm interested in its progress in the audio world.
Hear expert advice from Polk. Audio crossovers, bi-wiring, bi-amplified, subwoofer. How to get the best performance in Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-audio?
In my research I found this review and want to share:


http://www.internationaldynamics.com.au/uploaded/PO63_LSi15_AbSound_Apr02.pdf


PO63_LSi15_AbSound_Apr02.pdf


01) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's
03) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
04) OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player w/SACD & DVD-Audio / DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport
05) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
06) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
07) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
09) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround speaker)
10) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround speaker)
11) VELODYNE OPTIMUN 12" (High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)
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  • HHStuart
    HHStuart Posts: 263
    edited October 2009
    Interesting review.
    I take it this was written in 2002?
    It implies that the bass is a bit warm and not completely accurate.
    Most of the time I enjoy these speakers greatly but there are some CD's where the bass is overwhelming and doesn't match what I have heard before with my SDA 2's.
    I can't even listen to certain songs. I wasn't sure if it was just the sound engineers or something else was happening. Perhaps it is a combination of both?
    Front - Polk LSiM 705, Center - Polk LSiM 704c, Rear - Polk LSi 7
    Subwoofer - Epik Legend
    Receiver (as Preamp) - Sony STR-DA3400 ES
    Amplifier - Outlaw 7125
    Television - 58" Samsung Plasma PN58B860
    Blu Ray - OPPO BDP 83
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2009
    Sounds like a placement issue.
    "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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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited October 2009
    I had a similar problem at first. Disappeared, turning the LSi15.
    Looking at the center forming a triangle.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited October 2009
    Face wrote: »
    Sounds like a placement issue.

    Took the words right out of my mouth. Can we see some pic's of your setup? I would like to help you. You can clean up and totaly change the sound of your speakers with just placement. We can talk about other factors but lets start with trying to get them placed the best we can in your room limitations if you have any.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited October 2009
    Bernal wrote: »
    I have the LSi series and I'm interested in its progress in the audio world.
    Hear expert advice from Polk. Audio crossovers, bi-wiring, bi-amplified, subwoofer. How to get the best performance in Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-audio?
    In my research I found this review and want to share:


    http://www.internationaldynamics.com.au/uploaded/PO63_LSi15_AbSound_Apr02.pdf


    PO63_LSi15_AbSound_Apr02.pdf


    01) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
    02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's
    03) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
    04) OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player w/SACD & DVD-Audio / DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport
    05) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
    06) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
    07) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
    08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
    09) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround speaker)
    10) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround speaker)
    11) VELODYNE OPTIMUN 12" (High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)

    This is back when I owned the Lsi's. I read that review many times. it was a great write up and I totally respected the point of view and funny agreed with most if not all of them.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited October 2009
    How to get the best performance in Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-audio? ;)
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  • HHStuart
    HHStuart Posts: 263
    edited October 2009
    mantis wrote: »
    Took the words right out of my mouth. Can we see some pic's of your setup? I would like to help you. You can clean up and totaly change the sound of your speakers with just placement. We can talk about other factors but lets start with trying to get them placed the best we can in your room limitations if you have any.

    They're going to be moved soon. Right now one of them is only two feet from the wall. That might be the problem. Once I get my HT set up they will be at the end of a large room rather than on one side in the corner. I hope to finish that up within the next month or so.
    Front - Polk LSiM 705, Center - Polk LSiM 704c, Rear - Polk LSi 7
    Subwoofer - Epik Legend
    Receiver (as Preamp) - Sony STR-DA3400 ES
    Amplifier - Outlaw 7125
    Television - 58" Samsung Plasma PN58B860
    Blu Ray - OPPO BDP 83
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited October 2009
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