Looking for some towers

acmf74
acmf74 Posts: 936
edited December 2009 in Speakers
I recently picked up a amp for my upcoming HT. My amp puts out 145wpc and I'm looking for a recommendation on speakers. I recently heard a pair of Definitive BP7706 http://www.definitivetech.com/Products/products.aspx?path=Floor-Standing%20Speakers&productid=BP7006

I liked them but can anyone recommend me a pair of Polk's that are similar?

Thanks,
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited December 2009
    With the built in subwoofers, I would say that the only thing that might be comparable would be the LSi15's or maybe the LSi25's? However, they are going to be a bit more expensive than the Def's. Maybe something along the lines of the RTiA9's or 7's? I'm sure someone will have better/more advice soon.

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    Need a little more info

    Budget?
    Music, HT, both?
    Room size?
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited December 2009
    Budget is around 1500 give or take

    Mostly HT

    15x20
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2009
    Do you have a separate preamp to go with your amp or a receiver? Please list your gear.

    Welcome to Club Polk.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    RTi A9's should fit the bill and can be had from Polk Direct for $899 plus shipping.
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  • gtu2004
    gtu2004 Posts: 620
    edited December 2009
    get the Monitor 70s from newegg for $160 bucks a piece.
    Onkyo 805, RtiA5s, Csi5, Rti6s
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited December 2009
    gtu2004 wrote: »
    get the Monitor 70s from newegg for $160 bucks a piece.

    Eh... if he's got a $1500 budget, there's really no reason for him to settle with Monitors.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited December 2009
    Thanks all but I picked up a pair of LSi15's

    Very excited.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    I second the lsi's the only thing with the 15's are the built in sub is not powered by its own power supply it relies on the power of your receiver. "as I know of" I would recommend the lsi 25's of the ML source.

    http://www.martinlogan.com/products/source
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

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    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2009
    acmf74 wrote: »
    Thanks all but I picked up a pair of LSi15's

    Very excited.

    Congrats. Just realize that as well as a receiver, you will need a separate amplifier with at least 200wpc to get the best out of them.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited December 2009
    youre definitly set for speakers for a while, thats for sure. as long as your amp is 4 ohm stable, you're good to go. They will sound good now (give them time to break in though), and they will reward you down the road with any amplification upgrades you make down the road.

    The only speakers I hear that I like as much or signiicantly better cost a **** ton more than the 15's, so I figure I'm gonna have them for a good long while.

    good luck with em
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited December 2009
    cfrizz wrote: »
    Congrats. Just realize that as well as a receiver, you will need a separate amplifier with at least 200wpc to get the best out of them.


    +1, if your AVR isn't rated for 4 ohms, you won't have those 15's for long, lol. Either that or your AVR will go into protect mode and you may damage it or the speakers. If you have pre-outs on your AVR, get some external amplification and you will be in business. For now, be careful with the volume knob!!

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited December 2009
    Nice choice with the LSi's. Congrats and welcome to the club
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited December 2009
    thanks...my AVR is 4ohm stable. for now will will run them like this for awhile...eventually I will pair up another amp for these speakers.

    is there a break-in period?? if so what are the procdeures?

    thanks..
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  • tipoytm
    tipoytm Posts: 54
    edited December 2009
    I'd love to audition the LSi series... but they don't have em at the local bestbuy/magnolia showroom. Are they leagues better than the RTiA series?
    My system:
    Front: 2xPolk RT800 Floor speakers (Bi-wired) - SOLD
    Center: Polk CSi5 - For Sale!
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR806 THX-Ultra2 130W 7.1
    Sub: Velodyne DPS-12
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited December 2009
    tipoytm wrote: »
    I'd love to audition the LSi series... but they don't have em at the local bestbuy/magnolia showroom. Are they leagues better than the RTiA series?

    More different than anything.... RTiAs are forward, a little bright. LSis are more laid back, i would imagine better for music.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • tipoytm
    tipoytm Posts: 54
    edited December 2009
    I see, the RT800s that I have are a bit neutral sounding, very comparable to my CSi5 center. If I could only sample the LSis... too bad you can't find a good deal on those. They never go on "sale" or "clearance".
    My system:
    Front: 2xPolk RT800 Floor speakers (Bi-wired) - SOLD
    Center: Polk CSi5 - For Sale!
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR806 THX-Ultra2 130W 7.1
    Sub: Velodyne DPS-12
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2009
    LSI-15s...good choice, especially for music...but you won't be that impressed with their 'musical' sound unless you do what cfrizz advises above. Those speakers will not sound as good as they can without a lot of POWER!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited December 2009
    my avr is rated at 275wpc and is 4ohm stable...

    I think I'm in the clear...:)
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited December 2009
    acmf74 wrote: »
    my avr is rated at 275wpc and is 4ohm stable...

    I think I'm in the clear...:)


    Sounds like a beast of an AVR....


    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2009
    What is the receiver, Sunfire?
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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