LSi7: Best bookshelf for the money?
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IMO the Energy RC10 would get my vote as the best bookshelf for the money ($700 or less).
+1. ( Under $300.00 @ Vann's few months ago.) -
I have Energy C-3's on my patio rig, so I can imagine the RC-10 being a big contender.
Try the RC10 with the Cary Sli 80 and then tell me if you ever need a better speaker pair. -
anhchungdoan wrote: »Try the RC10 with the Cary Sli 80 and then tell me if you ever need a better speaker pair.
You never NEED a "better" speaker, but I am willing to bet he would sure want to try something different. The music lover in me is content listening to great sounding music on a great system, but the audiophile in me always wants to try new things, even if what I already have is pretty good. I find half of the fun of this hobby is trying out new equipment. Most of the enjoyment, though, comes from just listening to good sounding music instead of listening to speakers and worrying about gear.- Jeremy
Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
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I will be very interested to compare my highly modded LSi7s to the GR-Research N2xs I am building!HT: Ninja Master LSi9s, Ninja Master LSiC, Slightly Modded LSiFXs, Modded LSi7s, Outlaw LFM-1 EX and Polk PSW125
Outlaw 970 Preamp, Outlaw 7700 Amp, Velodyne SMS-1, Oppo BDP-83,
2 APC H-15s and a Panamax 5400 for good measure
Stereo: DIY Alix Music Server, DODD Audio Battery Tube Buffer, Modded DAC-60 and MF V-Link (for now), DIY Silver ICs, Battery Powered Class D SDS-254 Amp, and GR-Research N2X Speakers -
anhchungdoan wrote: »Try the RC10 with the Cary Sli 80 and then tell me if you ever need a better speaker pair.
I had a hard enough time throwin C-3's out on the patio, 24/7--Don't think I would do that to RC-10's.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2 -
If you think the Ring Radiator tweeter sounds good now, what until you hear one with a modified LSi x-over, gives new meaning to taking a "blanket off the speakers".Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
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2 Ch. System
Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3 -
IMHO, Polk LSi series with proper amplification will bow to another other dynamic speakers. I tried the Krell 400xi with the LSi7s and I loved the combo.
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If you think the Ring Radiator tweeter sounds good now, what until you hear one with a modified LSi x-over, gives new meaning to taking a "blanket off the speakers".
I keep hearing about modding the LSi crossovers on this forum and its piquing my interest. I might have to look into it when I get a bit more money. I love them now and am trying to imagine them sounding even better.....:D
I can't help but think though of hearing about people modding the xovers on the vintage monitors just to find they lost that classic Polk sound they love and then regretting doing the "upgrade".- Jeremy
Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
Sources: ProJect Debut Carbon, Sonos streaming FLAC -
I am very happy with the LSi series. Sound results are excellent when using a Sunfire amp:D.
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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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I can't help but think though of hearing about people modding the xovers on the vintage monitors just to find they lost that classic Polk sound they love and then regretting doing the "upgrade".
I doubt you could find a single post stating that
. It makes them sound even more vintage. You do realize in the vintage speakers they used about $2 worth of x-over parts and today that figure is closer to $7 (wholesale). The biggest improvement you can make is to replace the stock caps and resistors. Even bargain brands like Dayton, Jantzen, Solen are a huge improvement over the cheap Meixcan and Chinese sourced original caps.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node3 - Tubes add soul! -
The biggest improvement you can make is to replace the stock caps and resistors. Even bargain brands like Dayton, Jantzen, Solen are a huge improvement over the cheap Meixcan and Chinese sourced original caps.
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I'll admit I was a bit of a sceptic in regards to upgrading the caps and resistors, and also thought it may be a waste and I would hear no difference because of my modest rig. Boy was I ever wrong. The SDA-1C's sound so much better now and I only used Dayton's as H9 stated. Every single thing the speakers did good, they now do better.:cool: Area's where they fell a little short, were cleaned up.
I still hate to see all of the pictures on Craigslist, ebay and even here on the forum when SDA's are set-up improperly in regards to room placement.
Carry on with the non-SDA talk folks!:D -
Conradicles wrote: »I'll admit I was a bit of a sceptic in regards to upgrading the caps and resistors, and also thought it may be a waste and I would hear no difference because of my modest rig. Boy was I ever wrong. The SDA-1C's sound so much better now and I only used Dayton's as H9 stated. Every single thing the speakers did good, they now do better.:cool: Area's where they fell a little short, were cleaned up.
I still hate to see all of the pictures on Craigslist, ebay and even here on the forum when SDA's are set-up improperly in regards to room placement.
Carry on with the non-SDA talk folks!:D
Hmm...I have the xovers that came with the Peerless tweets out already...maybe I should modify them before I install them with the tweets, JB Weld the magnets on the MW's and replace the stock gaskets with Mortite. Get it all in one go and maybe I won't have to do anything again lol.- Jeremy
Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
Sources: ProJect Debut Carbon, Sonos streaming FLAC -
Get to modding IMO.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 -
Best bookshelf for the money?
Right now yes, considering it's on sale here now for around $390. I just had to get another pair to make my rig 7.0 LSi!! Replacing my RTi A3 as back surrounds ... Already having the LSi 7's as sides. Yum yum!!Dedicated HT:
polkaudio LSi 9, LSi C, LSi 7 sides/rears, DSW Pro 500.
Yamaha RX-V3800, PS3
Sony VPL-HW10, Grandview 16:9 100" -
IMO the Energy RC10 would get my vote as the best bookshelf for the money ($700 or less).anhchungdoan wrote: »+1. ( Under $300.00 @ Vann's few months ago.)anhchungdoan wrote: »Try the RC10 with the Cary Sli 80 and then tell me if you ever need a better speaker pair.I had a hard enough time throwin C-3's out on the patio, 24/7--Don't think I would do that to RC-10's.
Over the weekend, I was able to score a brand-new pair of Energy RC-10 (in black) from wwstereo.com (authorized Energy retailer) for $240.00. I have never heard them, but based on the opinions I've read online, both from professional reviewers and owners, the RC-10 should be quite a speaker. As an owner of Energy's Connoisseur C-3 and C-1, these RC-10 has a lot to live up to. Also, as someone living on minimum wage for at least a couple of months, the purchase was quite decision to make....but I can't pass up on the deal. Energy's RC series, from what I see, may just be Energy's last shot at high-end as Klipsch seems to be in the process of dismantling the brand.
