Polk LSI15 compared to Paradigm Studio 100

Fernando1
Fernando1 Posts: 47
edited December 2009 in Electronics
Hi guys,

I have the Polk LSI15s and I am looking at the Paradigm Studio 100!
Will this be an upgrade in sound compared to the LSI15s? Hpw do the paradigm studio 100 compare to the LSI15?

Appriciate any opinions

THanks
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited December 2009
    No matter what responses you get here, it will still come down to what sounds better to YOU.

    I tried out the studio 100's when speaker shopping, the bass output from the 100's was great IMO. That was the only thing I thought they did better than the LSi's, so I went with Polk. They are both great pieces, and you really can't go wrong with either.

    Try 'em out. It's the only way you'll know for sure.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2009
    Never heard the Paradigms. Try the PSB Synchrony One towers. I can say that is an upgrade in sound.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2009
    Try the Tyler Acoustic D10s
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,072
    edited December 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    No matter what responses you get here, it will still come down to what sounds better to YOU.

    Try 'em out. It's the only way you'll know for sure.

    That's the truth. FWIW, I auditioned B&W 600-series (683?) and Paradigm Studio 100's together and the LSi-15's separately (since they're not carried in "high end" stores :rolleyes:) I chose the LSi's.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited December 2009
    They are a very different sound. You should come out of any comparisons with a definate favorite. I can understand someone liking either one, but personally - I like the LSi's. (but I bet the Paradigms would sound better with the gear I currently have (mainly the NAD pre/pro.)

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited December 2009
    I really like the midrange clarity of the Paradigm Studio series but that's about it. I'd go with LSi for that round.

    I wouldn't bother with anything from PSB.
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited December 2009
    I'd go with a quality set of Sony speakers.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited December 2009
    I like the LSi's.
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited December 2009
    I like the LSi 15 - LSiC - LSif/x
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited December 2009
    Fernando1 wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    I have the Polk LSI15s and I am looking at the Paradigm Studio 100!
    Will this be an upgrade in sound compared to the LSI15s? Hpw do the paradigm studio 100 compare to the LSI15?

    Appriciate any opinions

    THanks

    Say that's a quick flip of the Paradigms....:rolleyes:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Paradigm-100-Speakers-In-Mint-Condition_W0QQitemZ160387947614QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item2557dddc5e
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited December 2009
    "I have owned Snell's, Polks, EPI's, and Boston's and these are much better, for the money- period."

    So your asking us, hmm. Seems like you already know, so why bother.
    Also seems like you've been wanting to compare a lot of speakers lately, if your moving overseas why would you start comparing when you have to sell them off right away.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited December 2009
    Both speakers live in different price classes. You should check out the Studio 60's for a more closer compare.
    I also suggest listening to the B&W CM9's , I think they personally are the best 3000.00 and under non powered floor standing speaker made. Everytime I listen to them they make me question my current speaker package.
    Another good one would be the Definitive Technology Mythos STS. This speaker has won many awards including Audio Product of the Year 2008 Sound and Vision mag.

    The lsi series is very good musically and so so for theater. Not great double duty speakers. I owned them and wanted more.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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