LSi15s

holt
holt Posts: 131
edited February 2010 in Speakers
UPS delivered them a little over an hour ago... I wrestled them inside (damn UPS driver has longer arms than me and was able to bear hug them - my arms aren't that long and I had to kind of duck walk them in). Unpacked them (two separate dealers - one double boxed from 6th ave, the other box from Electronics Expo looked pretty rough). I set up the speakers where the Monitor 70s had sat - bi-amping off the Newcastle like I had with the Monitors... Ran setup then tweaked with the spl... put a Gipsy Kings cd in the Marantz cd5003 on pure direct followed by Tori Amos, followed by Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and all I can say so far is.......


WOW!!!!!!!!! I love these speakers!! My God, bass!!! :D:D
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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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,056
    edited February 2010
    Knew you would!
    SystemLuxman L-590AXII Integrated Amplifier|KEF Reference 1 Loudspeakers|PS Audio Directream Jr|Sansui TU-9900 Tuner|TEAC A-6100 RtR|Nakamichi RX-202 Cassette
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,476
    edited February 2010
    Pics or it didn't happen:D


    Congrats! I like mine, but I run them in a surround position.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited February 2010
    Jetmaker737 wrote: »
    Knew you would!

    Thanks for the push in this direction.... I mean, I expected some difference in SQ, but not this much! You bet I'm happy!
    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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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited February 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Pics or it didn't happen:D


    Congrats! I like mine, but I run them in a surround position.

    I'll get the camera out in a bit and try to get some pics up... You bet it happened!
    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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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited February 2010
    Pics to prove it happen!


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    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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  • BluBitRates
    BluBitRates Posts: 68
    edited February 2010
    wow beautiful.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,476
    edited February 2010
    awesome!
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited February 2010
    Really nice, enjoy them.......wait till they break-in, you'll really love them then....

    Jimmy
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited February 2010
    Try putting on the feet. Might sound better on the hardwood.
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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,056
    edited February 2010
    Sweet! I prefer mine with covers off but that's a minor touch.
    SystemLuxman L-590AXII Integrated Amplifier|KEF Reference 1 Loudspeakers|PS Audio Directream Jr|Sansui TU-9900 Tuner|TEAC A-6100 RtR|Nakamichi RX-202 Cassette
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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited February 2010
    I will take the covers off mine also..... Right now I'm just enjoying them. Feet are next.
    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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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited February 2010
    Okay..... The right speaker from Electronic Expo came minus feet. I kind of wondered if this speaker hadn't been on the floor considering it was their last one and was almost $250 cheaper than new other places. It had everything else and looks brand new, but the box it came in looked like it had been HALO dropped into a dump. Ill call Polk about feet tomorrow.
    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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited February 2010
    Congrats!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited February 2010
    Congrats!:)


    01) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
    02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's
    03) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
    04) OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player w/SACD & DVD-Audio / DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport
    05) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
    06) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
    07) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
    08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
    09) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround speaker)
    10) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround speaker)
    11) VELODYNE OPTIMUN SERIES 12" (High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,235
    edited February 2010
    NICE!

    To help you spend a little more...and enjoy them a little more:D

    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=240-715

    Many here use myesound spikes. I have no doubt they are better, but I've been happy with these on my 15's.

    and...

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89529

    Definite improvement in the bass department.

    I'll shut up now. Enjoy your speakers!!!
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited February 2010
    Enjoy em and then once you want some more upgrade the 8"drivers.:)
    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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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited February 2010
    Congrats on the buy. Have fun playing with them!
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited February 2010
    Thanks all!
    PSOVLSK & TouchOfEvil - I read with interest about the mod.... Looks simple enough, especially since my covers aren't difficult to remove. But of course It feel kind of blasphemous doing that before I'd even let the current speakers break in. The floor spikes I'll get tomorrow- thanks for the good info!
    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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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited February 2010
    Congrats on the LSi's. Can't wait till I can afford to make the plunge, lol.

    -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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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited February 2010
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    NICE!

    To help you spend a little more...and enjoy them a little more:D

    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=240-715

    Many here use myesound spikes. I have no doubt they are better, but I've been happy with these on my 15's.

    and...

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89529

    Definite improvement in the bass department.

    I'll shut up now. Enjoy your speakers!!!

    Hi,
    Very interesting Upgrade ...
    Have a comparison of the specifications of the two speakers (the original and DB840).
    Thank you.


    01) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
    02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's
    03) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
    04) OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player w/SACD & DVD-Audio / DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport
    05) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
    06) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
    07) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
    08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
    09) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround speaker)
    10) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround speaker)
    11) VELODYNE OPTIMUN SERIES 12" (High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited February 2010
    ughhh i wish someone would dump a pair of LSis locally for cheap
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2010
    Congrats!
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2010
    nguyendot wrote: »
    ughhh i wish someone would dump a pair of LSis locally for cheap

    Actually, the current price level of LSi15 is about half of the street price in 2002. I bought mine significantly more than what they are offering them today.

    I guess what I am saying is, this is the best time to get your hands on them. :)

    Btw, CONGRATS HOLT! give it some good hours to burn them in, you'll be even more impressed!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,235
    edited February 2010
    holt wrote: »
    Thanks all!
    PSOVLSK & TouchOfEvil - I read with interest about the mod.... Looks simple enough, especially since my covers aren't difficult to remove. But of course It feel kind of blasphemous doing that before I'd even let the current speakers break in. The floor spikes I'll get tomorrow- thanks for the good info!

    Enjoy the new speakers and save the mods for a later date when you feel the need to upgrade, tweak, etc. I had mine for a few years before I did anything to them and now I'm enjoying them all over again.
    Bernal wrote: »
    Hi,
    Very interesting Upgrade ...
    Have a comparison of the specifications of the two speakers (the original and DB840).
    Thank you.

    I don't off hand, but I'll try to look it up.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • Menasor
    Menasor Posts: 283
    edited February 2010
    Beautiful setup man. Gotta love the Ebony finish. :) Enjoy!

    Fronts: Energy RC-70
    Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Surrounds: Energy Veritas 1.0CM
    Subwoofer: SVS PC12-NSD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
    Amplifier: Denon POA-2200 w/ Ben's ICs


    Pics of my setup (click me)
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  • iskandam
    iskandam Posts: 704
    edited February 2010
    Congratulations and enjoy the sound!
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2010
    Congrats!! That's a very nice upgrade!

    I've had LSi fever ever since I first got my ears on them a couple months ago. I've only heard the 9's, but I was blown away by them. I'd love to compare them to the 15's sometime.

    Either way, a pair of LSi9's are going to be the next speakers that I buy.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • HHStuart
    HHStuart Posts: 263
    edited February 2010
    Congrats. I have really enjoyed mine. I find them particularly good for stringed instruments but they are good for everything.
    Be careful of placement. They don't like to be blocked on the outside. Allow at least a couple of feet, if you can.
    Front - Polk LSiM 705, Center - Polk LSiM 704c, Rear - Polk LSi 7
    Subwoofer - Epik Legend
    Receiver (as Preamp) - Sony STR-DA3400 ES
    Amplifier - Outlaw 7125
    Television - 58" Samsung Plasma PN58B860
    Blu Ray - OPPO BDP 83
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2010
    the LSi15's and 9's are speakers I will die with.....I've heard way pricier speakers that I like less. I had SDA 2B's and 1B's.....I like the LSi's better. just my .02 and obviously that si subjective.

    LSi's will obviously have a strong presence at this years Polkfest.
    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.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited February 2010
    holt wrote: »
    Thanks all!
    PSOVLSK & TouchOfEvil - I read with interest about the mod.... Looks simple enough, especially since my covers aren't difficult to remove. But of course It feel kind of blasphemous doing that before I'd even let the current speakers break in. The floor spikes I'll get tomorrow- thanks for the good info!

    I agree 100%, like i said upgrade once you find yourself wanting for a little more.
    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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