Need help with Lsi 15s

vins
vins Posts: 10
edited February 2010 in Speakers
Graduating up from Monitor 50s and Monitor 30s to LSI after a long long wait and think and watch. Hope I don't regret this !

Ordered a pair of Lsi 15s and need help from the experts here to setup right.

I have a HK AVR435 which I want to keep.

1. Is is safe to connect Lsi 15s to this receiver before I get an amp?
2. I plan to stay with a 2 channel system as my main use is music. My budget is around $400. What would be a good amp to look out for new or used?
3. What if my budget was around $600, what would you recommend for an amp?
4. What do I need to know about settings to be made on the receiver, placement or otherwise to get the best out of my system.

Thanks in advance !
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  • raidersrule76
    raidersrule76 Posts: 471
    edited February 2010
    used adcom would be your best bet in that price range. Im sure others will chime in in do time also use the search function this topic it has been discussed quite a bit Im sure you will find some helpful info that way too.

    As far as using the HK for the time being I guess you could but leave the volume knob alone you could so some damage. Good luck on your search and enjoy the new speakers


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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,826
    edited February 2010
    used parasound would probably fit too... actually if you can stretch your budget a little on the amp.. Audioadvisor has a parasound 2125 for $575 brand new.
    which is 200wpc into 4ohms... not the most powerful but it would work.
    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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  • jon s
    jon s Posts: 905
    edited February 2010
    You can also use an Acurus DIA-100 amp... Used about $400. Very powerful and can handle 4-ohm loads.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2010
    Adcom, Parasound, and B&K will work well. Your HK will be OK, but as soon as you start hearing distortion turn it down. If you add your addy to your sig you can get more help.
    Welcome to Club Polk.
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  • vins
    vins Posts: 10
    edited February 2010
    Here are some that I find recommended on other threads in this forum.
    Rotel 1080
    Adcom GFA-5503
    Adcom GFA-555
    Emotive XPA-2 / XPA-3 / XPA-5

    How does one compare these?

    Thanks for the feedback this far.
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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,057
    edited February 2010
    You won't regret buying the LSi-15's! If you want to play it safe at this point get the Emo 2 channel amp. You'll have a warranty and a solid entry level amp. You can move up from there later.
    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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  • jacob.simpson
    jacob.simpson Posts: 481
    edited February 2010
    You are fine as long as you are really carefull with your volume knob,
    till you get a amp to power them, you will see difference of day and night.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,492
    edited February 2010
    add a Carver TFM-35 or TFM-45 to that list. There is a TFM-55 that would be awesome on the Audiogon site for 400 bucks
    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

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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited February 2010
    i've used Rotel and Adcom o LSI and they both sound great.
    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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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited February 2010
    Hi,
    I prefer Sunfire.... with the series "LSI PolkAudio"



    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 12" (High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited February 2010
    A lot of the amps suggested will work great with the 15's. Adcom, Rotel, Parasound, B&K, etc. The most bang for your buck would be the Adcom 555. It's rated at 325w into 4 ohms.
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • vins
    vins Posts: 10
    edited February 2010
    Thanks all. I'm looking at an Adcom 555 used. Also tempted to get the Emotiva XPA-2 or XPA-3 (less expensive) new. Recommendations? Which one would you go for?

    Ben - "Addy to my sig?" Am new to the forum. Pls explain.
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  • vins
    vins Posts: 10
    edited February 2010
    ended up buying an adcom gfa-555 mkII... Thanks folks for all the useful info.
    cannot wait for all of it to get here and to hear it all !!!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2010
    Congrats & 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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