Migration advice

dlew308
dlew308 Posts: 530
edited April 2003 in Speakers
As I continue to improve my setup, I'd like some advice in doing so. This will be a gradual process, with no timetable in mind. I'm leaning towards phasing out my current polks to the lsi series.
My sig lists what I have, so based off that, how should I proceed if let's say I was to replace the center channel first then the mains? I think I'd need to add on amps to power the lsi's.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2003
    I am not familiar with your specific receiver, but the LSi's are known for needing some high quality power.

    I will not even start suggesting which one to buy, except that you should state your main objective. HT or 2 Channel I mean. If HT is your thing, which it looks like you are ready and able, then a feature packed Receiver(e.g. Sony ES/Pioneer Elite) may fit your bill. If you are a 2 Channel man, then something hardcore like separates are your best bet(e.g. Adcom/Marantz/B&K). There are two brands that have a large following around here, that combine the two theories of HT and 2channel power, Rotel and B&K.

    My suggestion as a route would be get your self squared away with a nice high end 2 channel setup, for now. By this I mean buy a receiver/integrated/etc. that can support the format you wish to use, 5.1/6.1/7.1 AND get your mains. That way you have the guts ready, and can migrate your other speakers out piecemeal.

    Just a thought, you have opened the doors to alot of discussion. Set you spending limit for the forum, that is helpful. Good luck and keep us posted.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited April 2003
    HT :)
    The yamaha is a 6.1 rcvr.
    I know it's not suffice to power the LSI's so I'm looking for options :)
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2003
    What are you looking for in the LSi series for mains? 7, 9, 15?

    That yammie claims stability down to 2 ohm, how true that is, I can't tell you without trying it out. I would upgrade your mains first. It also has pre-outs for all channels, you main want to gradually add external amps, instead of replacing the receiver.

    Bottom line, I think you will be more than fine for now, bag your mains, see how they run on your rig, then evaluate whether or not you want to move to something else, or add external amps.

    You can usually find Yamaha amps in the $1 to $1.50 per watt range used, but any high current amp would probably due the rig justice. The usual crowd, Rotel, AMC, NAD, Adcom, Onkyo, HK, Marantz, Parasound, Carver, etc etc etc will more than likely mate well.

    My o-two anyway....

    Cheers,
    Rooster
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,741
    edited April 2003
    Adcom would do the LSI's MUCH justice. Totally awesome amps, if you decide to add external amps I would not single out Adcom. They have CLEAN, CONSERVATIVE power! They are more than capable to drive low ohm loads!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2003
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Adcom would do the LSI's MUCH justice. Totally awesome amps, if you decide to add external amps I would not single out Adcom. They have CLEAN, CONSERVATIVE power! They are more than capable to drive low ohm loads!

    Based on your *single* experience with seperates?

    ;)

    Cheers,
    Rooster

    (not that I disagree)
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  • rs159
    rs159 Posts: 1,027
    edited April 2003
    MX has been running around lately spouting off about how Adcom is so wonderful, especially compared to, umm... well.... hmmm.... lemme think.... I'll get back to that one later ;)
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited April 2003
    RuSsMaN: As always, thanks for the advice :)
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited April 2003
    I would do the amp first. With LSi you will definitely need to upgrade there at some point. If you do the amp first, then you will be getting the most out of the RM7500 too, and raise it to a new level.

    Next I would do the mains, then center, then surrounds.

    After that you can start thinking about cables and power! Woohoo!
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited April 2003
    fireshoes: some amp suggestions :)
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited April 2003
    I'm looking at Adcom for my LSi's. I like the sound together, but I will readily admit I don't get to check out other brands much. Adcom is my main choice since I would get an employee discount for it. I'm thinking the 7807. :)
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited April 2003
    7807 wowsers, i think that's out of my budget for quite some years. I'll keep an eye out for adcom amp deals then. Employee discounts....sweet deal for u :)
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited April 2003
    You know, I'm eligible to re-sell products after 12 months. ;)
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited April 2003
    How many months to go? :) I'm asking first!!!
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