What amp would sound better with the LSi speakers.

McLoki wrote: »

I am part of that 5% your mother warned you about...

I used to be too:p

BLACKHAMMERJAMM wrote: »

Ok, ok we all like 2 channel when we are fixed in one position. But I'm not locked in one position during a party or entertaining friends. So when I'm locked in the nerd position 2 channel rocks, other than that multi rules the open area. Enough. 7.1 audio, 5.1 audio. Are more new advance formats and will surpass 2 channel in time. If you want to be set in your ways thats your prog.

Aloha

The sweet spot is a rather small area with most speakers. SDA's are a little more forgiving, but 5.1 still has a sweet spot usually smaller than 2 channel. Newer doesn't necessarily mean better. MP3s suck. Vinyl is making a decent come back, and if you went to a high end store for audio chances are they would set you down in a 2 channel room. I got into this hobby because of 5.1, and it didn't take me long to go back to 2 channel as priority. I make my compromises in HT. You act like 2 channel is like being strapped in a race car. Maybe a Polkie near by can give you a test run.
Ben

BLACKHAMMERJAMM wrote: »

Maybe to you, but not to me. Dude I asked a question and was happy to get an answer. I like 2 channel and multi, so what. Now just shut up dick head.

Aloha

Oh my, how juvenile of you. Just because your reasoning stands without merit is no reason act like a 2 year old. :rolleyes:

This reminds me of a quote I read recently by Bill Allin:

You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions. - Naguib Mahfouz, writer (1911- )

A clever man will always tell you answers. He will tell you things you may not even care about. His purpose is to impress. To be more accurate, his purpose is, like that of Narcissus, to see himself reflected in the reaction on your face. It may be arrogance, hubris or insecurity that causes him to seek a reaction from you. You are the fulfillment of the need of a clever man. You are the audience that satisfies his need.

A wise man will not try to convince you of anything. A wise man is trying to build himself, not to build you. He asks questions because he wants to learn more. He needs to learn more because he is aware of how little he knows about so many things. He is aware less of what he knows than of what he does not yet know. A wise man will not proselytize you. If you are willing and eager, he may guide you to find your own answers. He will not push you because he is on his own quest.

The ones who do not ask questions don't try to learn. They remain ignorant. Comfortably ignorant, as they persuade even themselves that they know as much as they need to know. Yet they are always poor. Poor of spirit because they think of themselves first. Poor of intellect because they close doors of opportunity to learn. Poor of character because they deceive even themselves, thus have no hesitation about deceiving others.

***End of quote***

What kind of man are you F1nut? With a 15k post count, and rising, I think we all know. You need to get over yourself.

martynda wrote: »

I just wanted to throw in Emotiva XPA-5 into the mix. I have it driving LSi 15s, hard to go wrong with 350wpc@4ohms at $800.

Just to clarify-from Emotiva:
4 ohm rating:
5 channels - 4 ohm = 350 watts per channel
4 channels - 4 ohm = 375 watts per channel
3 channels - 4 ohm = 400 watts per channel
2 channels - 4 ohm = 450 watts per channel
1 channel - 4 ohms = 500 watts per channel

wow, I come back from a long weekend up the mountains and see that things got somewhat dicey on this thread. How about I try to pick up where I left off?

So no one here has any experience with Nuforce or D-Sonic equipment? I know Rotel has a good reputation, but does anyone have direct experience with the ICEpower based 1085? I have researched these brands (and specific models) at great length, and they all get pretty positive reviews. I'm just looking for input from this forum.

In terms of my cabinet, that is a given. I have no more than 15" of depth to work with, probably less, and that's not going to change. It's a new piece of furniture specifically for my remodeled family room, picked out by my fiance. It stays. My current (8 yr. old) Yamaha RX-V620 fits fine in it, so I figured I should be able to find something else that fits.

But it turns out that the only amps with decent power that are less than 15" deep are the digital switching type amps. And that's okay, because I like the idea of more efficient amps. I'm just looking for first hand experience from people who have used them (Nuforce, Rotel 1085 or D-Sonic) with Polk speakers.

Thanks everyone.

FYI: my speaker configuation is as follows:

L & R front: (LC265i with the optional enclosure cabinets)
Center: (LCi-RTS-C, which bundles the enclosure cabinet)
L & R rears: (LC80i with the optional enclosure cabinets)

Gaara wrote: »

You should do more reading around here then. I for one have tried various icepower amps as well as Nuforce. Slowcar uses D-Sonic as well as Sherardp and I think pearsall...among others. At least one user on here owns a 1085. They all have posted their experiences on here, just do a search.

P.S. Didn't you start a thread on icepower v Nuforce a while back? I recall a conversation about it.

Yes, I did. The conversation meandered in this new direction after we initially were discussing surround sound vs. two channel sound. :cool: Last I brought up this topic, I do not recall finding anyone (besides you) that had any experience with that particular equipment, and if I recall correctly, you had tried the original Nuforce, not the newer V2 technology. Perhaps I should start a new thread.

Thanks.

Kimi's Ghost wrote: »

What kind of man are you F1nut? With a 15k post count, and rising, I think we all know. You need to get over yourself.

He is a straight up guy who gives straight up answers, and has been in this hobby with very nice gear for quit a while. You would be wise to listen to listen to some of these guys with lots of post that "need to get over themselves". You come along first post and put down one of the best members here. Who are you really? A ghost from Polkie past? Stick around if you really want to learn, get lost if you don't.
Ben

Ummm....this thread is over a year old. Just saying.

xcapri79 wrote: »

I guess you can expect a few old ghosts during this time of the year.

:DThat's pretty funny!:D