What's up with the LSi series?

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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited January 2010
    The LSi's have been due for an overhaul for awhile. (just a product life cycle kind of thing - its not like they suddenly sound bad or anything)

    With that being said, I doubt I will upgrade to new speakers from my original style LSi's anytime soon. I get more bang for the buck by upgrading the speakers I have rather than selling them and trying to purchase something else new. If Polk wants me to actually upgrade - they will have to give me something to upgrade to - not just make a lateral move to a more recent design of the speaker I already own.

    Just my opinion on it.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • woodsman10b
    woodsman10b Posts: 408
    edited January 2010
    I think they should go in the direction of the car manufacturers did, with revising the vintage look into newer cars, and bring out a new revised Monitor 10! The 10d with all newer components, styling, and pricing.:D And they can start it by giving me the first pair! :eek: Ummm...I prefer gloss black please...
    Most of them only hear how loud it sounds, and the rest of us hear everything else - :rolleyes:
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  • wetcoast
    wetcoast Posts: 64
    edited January 2010
    I just heard that the latest production run has been pushed to Feb. I guess I won't be seeing my fronts and centre until March now. Grrrrr.

    I really want to flex my signature seven but it will have to sit and loaf along on the FX's for a while longer.
    Speakers: Polk LSi 25, LSiC, LSiFX
    Sub: Maelstrom X 18" DIY
    Amps: Sunfire Sig Seven, Behringer EP-4000
    Processor: Integra DHC-80.1
    Monitor: Sharp LC 60E77UN
    Sources: Motorola DCT-6416, PS3 Slim 250GB, Wii
    Filter: APC S15
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  • newsman
    newsman Posts: 203
    edited January 2010
    McLoki wrote: »
    If Polk wants me to actually upgrade - they will have to give me something to upgrade to - not just make a lateral move to a more recent design of the speaker I already own.
    Michael
    Agreed.
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,481
    edited January 2010
    +1 on the passive radiator bit. This was Polks "signature" when they first came out and seems to me still the best option, if you will. Def Tech has the passives in their lines now and as far as I have heard, they are awesome. You could get great sound from a smaller driver compliment and not have to have a gazillion watts to make them sound good.

    When Polk came out with the "new" monitor line I thought for sure I'd see passives. Suppose this is more my opinion, obviously, as I have no hard evidence like Doro!

    Polk really should shrink their lines. I think they might have too many choices. In this kind of economy seems everyone is shrinking what they offer since there are less around that are willing, or can, part with their money for "extras".

    Don't get me wrong I like choices as much as the next guy and I think anyone should be able to purchase whatever they want!! Just sayin'...
    Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me
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  • dubradio
    dubradio Posts: 181
    edited January 2010
    Polkies,

    We didnt want to leave any of you in the dark on the LSI stock issues. Currently there is no replacement for the LSi slated for release, the LSi you see now is the LSi you should see for the forseeable future. Yes, Polk Is always on the move and we are always trying to reinvent to wheel so-to-speak by redesigning and futher perfecting a High quality Loudspeaker at an affordable cost.

    The Lsi stock issue occured because of demand, we simply were not expecting them to sell as quickly as they did with the past years economic situation. So because of that we had a much longer delay in replacement product becoming available. I have confirmed though the following.

    FYI - These stock notes are for polkaudio's stock, we can not confirm stock for dealers.

    LSI7 (ebony/cherry) = In Stock
    LSI9 (ebony/cherry) = In Stock
    LSIC = In Stock
    LSI F/x = In Stock

    LSI15 and LSI25 = Stock replenishment will occur during the 3rd week of Feburary, with stock available for purchase begining the following week.


    -Kyle
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  • wetcoast
    wetcoast Posts: 64
    edited January 2010
    Interesting. The dealer I'm working with said that the LSiC was out of stock too.:confused:

    Since my LSi25's are back ordered for three months maybe Polk would be gracious enough to lend me some LSi9's for the time being.:D
    Speakers: Polk LSi 25, LSiC, LSiFX
    Sub: Maelstrom X 18" DIY
    Amps: Sunfire Sig Seven, Behringer EP-4000
    Processor: Integra DHC-80.1
    Monitor: Sharp LC 60E77UN
    Sources: Motorola DCT-6416, PS3 Slim 250GB, Wii
    Filter: APC S15
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  • Bean
    Bean Posts: 17
    edited January 2010
    newsman wrote: »
    I think if anything, Polk needs to create a reference product above LSi - pull all stops. It has enough expertise, brand power and ingenuity to do just that.

    I think that's what DefTech is for.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2010
    Ummmm, no.
    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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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Ummmm, no.

    Well then go ahead and release it soon Doro!!!! I am dying to get a new pair of Lsis for my HT but I know the moment I buy a pair of Lsi15s Polk will release LSiA Series speakers or something like that. Are we talking years or months?
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    Bean wrote: »
    I think that's what DefTech is for.

    wut.
    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

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2010
    Bean wrote: »
    I think that's what DefTech is for.
    Sure, if you like metal dome tweeter and huge dips in frequency response.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited January 2010
    Face wrote: »
    Sure, if you like metal dome tweeter and huge dips in frequency response.

    Thus the name Deaf Tech! :eek: ;)
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited January 2010
    I need a computer setup that can rival the LSI series. Mainly cause i don't have the room for a LSI setup for the computer........
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • Bean
    Bean Posts: 17
    edited January 2010
    For clarification, I'm not arguing DefTechs are better, just that since Polk and DefTech are part of the same umbrella, DefTech seems to be marketed more at the higher end, even though the LSi's seem to cost a bit more (at least at the AV stores I've been in).
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  • dubradio
    dubradio Posts: 181
    edited January 2010
    Wetcoast,
    Interesting. The dealer I'm working with said that the LSiC was out of stock too.

    Since my LSi25's are back ordered for three months maybe Polk would be gracious enough to lend me some LSi9's for the time being.


    My response before is... "FYI - These stock notes are for polkaudio's stock, we can not confirm stock for dealers."
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  • RyanJoz
    RyanJoz Posts: 116
    edited January 2010
    My question about the LSi series is that if the woofer needs to be re-worked, why not go to the woofer setup like the A9? Is it that it takes too much power? Aren't smaller drivers more "musical" anyway because of "recovery" time? Is this in the future or are the 15's going to stay the same for another 9 years?
    Ryan Jozwiak

    "Because music was meant to be felt and heard"

    polkaudio RTiA9
    polkaudio RT35i
    polkaudio PSW 404
    HK 3370
    HK FL8380
    HK DVD 22
    Adcom GFA 5500
    Samsung 40" LCD 120 Hz
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited January 2010
    Where to find more information?:confused:
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  • wetcoast
    wetcoast Posts: 64
    edited March 2010
    KyleShufelt wrote: »
    Wetcoast,




    My response before is... "FYI - These stock notes are for polkaudio's stock, we can not confirm stock for dealers."

    Okay now the plot thickens.

    I'm getting reports now that the production was delayed not because the high demand for the LSi 25 but the factory in China that makes these things has been moved to a new factory.

    I'm being told that the change over has taken longer than expected and I won't be getting my LSi 25's and LSiC until May! I ordered these things Sept 2009!!!!!

    I'm super pissed because I'm going to have to wait for product longer that is being build in the first production run in a new Chinese factory. Great :mad:

    I'm seriously considering canceling my order and going to another brand.

    Too bad I already received my LSi FX's or I'd cancel the whole thing. What's the going rate for un-used LSi FX's?
    Speakers: Polk LSi 25, LSiC, LSiFX
    Sub: Maelstrom X 18" DIY
    Amps: Sunfire Sig Seven, Behringer EP-4000
    Processor: Integra DHC-80.1
    Monitor: Sharp LC 60E77UN
    Sources: Motorola DCT-6416, PS3 Slim 250GB, Wii
    Filter: APC S15
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,825
    edited March 2010
    dude, why not just reorder them from polk direct?. most people here feel that products form Polk's ebay store are almost as good as new.
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited March 2010
    coolsax wrote: »
    dude, why not just reorder them from polk direct?. most people here feel that products form Polk's ebay store are almost as good as new.

    +1. They have a few sets of LSi25's on there last time I looked.
    Pioneer vsx-9130txh-k
    Anthem Pre2L SE
    Marantz cd5003
    Proceed amp 3
    Sherwood Newcastle A-965
    Signal ll IC's
    Polk lsi-15s
    Polk lsic
    PSW505
    Polk Monitor 30 surrounds side and back
    PS3 with modified 500 gig hd
    Samsung ln52a650
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  • wetcoast
    wetcoast Posts: 64
    edited March 2010
    I would rather have new.
    Speakers: Polk LSi 25, LSiC, LSiFX
    Sub: Maelstrom X 18" DIY
    Amps: Sunfire Sig Seven, Behringer EP-4000
    Processor: Integra DHC-80.1
    Monitor: Sharp LC 60E77UN
    Sources: Motorola DCT-6416, PS3 Slim 250GB, Wii
    Filter: APC S15
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  • mjg
    mjg Posts: 86
    edited March 2010
    I had LSI 15's on order since mid Dec. and they came in about 3 weeks ago if that gives you any encouregment. Check with your guy again, and have them make a call or 2.

    Good luck, Maurice
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