lsi series advice

toeknee

any one have any suggestions as to what kind of receiver to use,wires/wiring and sub for a lsi9's lsic and lsifx,open to any suggestions,new to the forum and hobby.:o

Vette C6.r

Since you have LSI's you really need to look at exteral amps. They are extremly power hungry and need alot to get the most of them. Receivers really don't cut it.

When looking at receivers look for one that has the ability to run an external amp.

janmike

Welcome to the forum.
I have Lsi9's, LSiFX's and a LSiC in my HT. I was using a Yamaha receiver years ago but went to separates Pre and Amp with 250WPC). Most people say 200WPC+ and I think I agree. More power is better. My sub is a SVS PB12-PLUS. All the cables (IC's and speaker cables) are from Signal Cable. Power cords are all PS Audio.
Good luck.

PSOVLSK

Check my sig. to see my equipment. I definitely wouldn't recommend an AVR for a 5.1 LSi setup expect possibly a flagship model. Even then, it's questionable. I used an H/K 7300 to run 7's, and LSiC, and FXi4's and it ran very hot. I almost couldn't enjoy the system for fear of frying my AVR.

wutadumsn23

+1 on what has been said so far, look into the Flagship models as suggested if you are going to use just the AVR, like the Pioneer Elites or SC models. Onkyo TX-SR876, or even the new TX-NR3007, or 5007. Also Denon or HK, but I'm not too familiar with their stuff. Just the AVR alone may not be enough to power a full line of LSi's to their potential since they are 4 ohm speakers and love power. If you plan on using external amps, you can knock it down a few pegs on the AVR, but make sure it has pre-outs or you won't be able to add an external amp. Good luck.

-Jeff

ben62670

A lot of the AVR's are "4ohm compatible" which translates into current limiting. Get a lower powered AVR with Pre outs and the features you want, and run a solid amp. I personally like the HK sound, but too many people are turned off by the watts that HK's put out. Please keep in mind that a watt is not a watt is not a watt in the audio industry. 50 watts HK smoke 110 watts of the Yammi I had. Also if you go Pre/AVR amp combo when newer technologys come out you keep the amp, and just get a new Pre/AVR.
Ben

Cpyder

PSOVLSK wrote: »

Check my sig. to see my equipment. I definitely wouldn't recommend an AVR for a 5.1 LSi setup expect possibly a flagship model. Even then, it's questionable. I used an H/K 7300 to run 7's, and LSiC, and FXi4's and it ran very hot. I almost couldn't enjoy the system for fear of frying my AVR.

Referring to your sig, maybe I missed it, but do you not run a receiver?

cfrizz

Cpyder wrote: »

Referring to your sig, maybe I missed it, but do you not run a receiver?

Nope.
Pre-Pro: Emotiva LMC-1
Amp: Emotiva XPA-5