swapping RTiA's for LSi's
I am strongly considering hitting the order button on some new LSi's. Here is my question of the day....
If I already have a great SVS sub in my set up, do I need the LSi15's? Or would I get the same thing from the LSi9 book shelf speakers? The top half of the LSi15's and LSi9's looks the same to me??
If I already have a great SVS sub in my set up, do I need the LSi15's? Or would I get the same thing from the LSi9 book shelf speakers? The top half of the LSi15's and LSi9's looks the same to me??
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I'd go with the lsi 9's since you already have a good sub.
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IMHO the Lsi9's would give you what you need and I like them better for music but think about needing stands. The 15's are a built in stand.Mains - LSi9's
Center - LSiC
Surround - pair of TL3's
Amplification - Parasound 2125
AVR - Onkyo 706
CD/SACD - Onkyo DV-SP506
SUB - MartinLogan Abyss
55" Panasonic Viera TC-P55GT30 3D
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That was kind of what I was thinking. I started out considering swapping my RTiA7's for a set of RTiA9's. That was going to cost about $1700. Then I saw where the LSi15's were even a little cheaper than the RTiA9's. Hmmm. Then I realized I could go with a set of LSi9's and new LSiC center for a couple hundred bucks less than a set of RTiA9's. So I am leaning towards the LSi9's and a new LSiC. I saw no reason to have the LSi15's over the LSi9's if I already had a good sub. Just needed a little reinforcement here from the guys that really know. Thanks.
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The LSi15s give you more flexibility, especially from a pure music mode.
Personally, I have 4 LSi15s and a PSB Synchrony One Center for my HT, along with a PSW1000 sub. All speakers are set to large, with sub set to no. I drive the sub off the front L/R pre-outs.
I rarely use the sub, only for extreme boom boom movies. The LSi15s are more than adequate for most movies, especially those that place dialogue and plot over explosions. As was mentioned, with the 15s you do not need to buy stands, worry about acoustically dampening the stands, or knocking the speakers off the stands. Plus they just look better.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
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Also remember there's been a couple threads where people were saying they were unhappy with the performance of the LSI C.
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If you really want to go over the LSi series, I would do 15s and matching center. You should be ok with the surrounds you have until you can go with matching FX and pr of LSi7s.Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!
Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:
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I own both the 9's and 15's and I have the 9's in the HT with a good sub and the 15's in the living room in a 2 channel system with no sub. If I could only have one of the systems, I'd take the HT (9's with a GOOD sub).Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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I have a good sub an I still went for the 15's. Like how they look. I don't like speaker stands and the 9's are heavy so you need good stands. The 9's are however easier to place since you don't have to worry about the woofer and angles. It was tough finding the sweet spot with mine the 15's. I still make adjustments moving my speakers in,out and different angles. You could get away with either ones you prefer. Good luck.TV- 52 inch LCD SONY BRAVIA XBR6
TV- 42 inch PLASMA HITACHI ULTRA VISION
AMP- PARASOUND HALO A-51
CONTROLLER- PARASOUND HALO C-2
FRONT SPEAKERS- LSi15's and LSiC
REAR SPEAKERS- LSi7's
SUBWOOFER- VELODYNE DD15
BLU RAY- LG SUPER BLU BH200
BLU RAY- SONY BDPS350
GAME SYSTEM- NINTENDO Wii
MONSTER POWER CONDITIONER
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I dont have either of the lsi speakers being talked about but I would go with the 15's for the simple fact that the lsi9's are heavy and putting them on speakerstands and worrying about them tipping over is not worth it. Plus like the above mentioned the 15's look better.
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I'd do the 15's, when listening to music I don't use a sub.
It's true that they are a little tricky to place, especially in an odd shaped room. I agree that the 15's just look better. -
I'd go with the lsi 9's since you already have a good sub.
Agreed, the LSi9 with a good sub will be Sweet!Linn AV5140 fronts
Linn AV5120 Center
Linn AV5140 Rears
M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
Odyssey Mono-Blocs
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If you get the 15s you'll probably find that you turn off the sub for some music and leave it on for other music. Once you add in the cost of speaker stands, the difference between the 9s and 15s is negligible. I went with 25s despite already having a nice musical sub. There are times when I think it is overkill, and others when it is not. Right now I have the Velo crossed over really low (like 45hz). You can tweak the subs on the 25s which allows better blending than the 15s. That was one reason that I went with the 25s.
Keep in mind that no single sub can provide stereo, and frequencies above 100-150hz will not be unidirectional.MAIN: Polk Lsi9s; Polk PSW505; Lsic (in box); Onkyo SR-875; Parasound 2250; Cambridge Audio 740C; LG BD370
OFFICE: Polk Lsi7; REL T3; HK 3490; CA 840W; Onkyo C-S5VL
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If you get the 15s and a good sub that blends well, then you will keep it on. I have the Rtia9s with two DSW Pro 3000s and am amazed at the ability of these subs to disappear. Polk not only made a sub with killer output, but also one that hides it existence in the room. It's a dream for music, and that says a lot. I normally hate subs.
