Lsi 9 for $570?

Hillman
Hillman Posts: 17
edited February 2010 in Speakers
The dealer here in sweden has just lowered the price for Lsi 9 to about $570.

Seems like a good deal? I can't listen to them before I buy since they don't have them in any physical store for demo.

I'm still hoping to get some Fxi A6's ... been waiting 3 months now ...

But maybe I could still my hunger for a bit with these Lsi 9's ... :)
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"
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited February 2010
    If you have the gear to run them, pull the trigger. Thats a great deal. You plan to use them as rears?
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • Hillman
    Hillman Posts: 17
    edited February 2010
    Thanks for your input.

    Indeed the deal makes me triggerhappy ... I'm wondering if they are trying to get rid of the last ones they have left in stock.

    I was thinking maybe having them as fronts in my HT, in such case I'll use it with my Yamaha 3800. Otherwise I could use them as fronts in my livingroom (mostly music+tv).

    I'm still hoping to get some Fxi A6's for rears.
    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"
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited February 2010
    They are great speakers for just about any application. Your Yamaha has plenty of power to drive them, but I would be careful with the volume knob. The LSi's are 4 ohm speakers and your AVR isn't listed as 4 ohm stable. Lots of people run LSi's off high powered AVRs and don't have a problem, but I would still be careful or in the market for a good 2ch external amp thats 4 ohm stable. These are all minor details, buy those **** and enjoy.

    Just wondering, what are you going to pair the FXi's with, and what kind of gear do you have in your music setup?

    Dominic
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • Hillman
    Hillman Posts: 17
    edited February 2010
    Ok here's the longer version if you care to read it ... :)

    I've been trying to get a complete Rti 7.1 system for my dedicated HT-room. The Rti 9/7 are available in stock here in sweden.

    So I've ordered the CSi A6 and FXi A6's and then I figured I'd buy Rti 9's locally (or 7's, haven't made up my mind there yet). This all started by the end of october. My dealer have no clue when Polk can have them (CSi+FXi) in stock and ship it over here ...

    I got hooked on Polk last summer when I bought a pair of Rti A3's and a DSWPRO 500, and I currently use them in my HT right now. I bought the A3's to try out Polk as a brand (it's a bit anonymous here in sweden but I know it's big over there...).

    So that's my background story ....

    So when I saw this deal with the Lsi 9's I figured I could have them in my HT in the meantime and then get a new amp when I move them to my livingroom.

    So right now I got no dedicated amp for music/tv.

    I'm aware of the 4 ohm issue with the yammy but I almost never play it that loud, so I should be safe there.

    Thanks.
    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"
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited February 2010
    It sounds like you're building a really respectable rig. If you plan to make a dedicated music system in the future, there aren't many better monitors than the LSi bookshelves in their price range. Some prefer the 7's, but thats splitting hairs. The LSi9's will pull double duty as HT speakers really well untill you can get your hands on the RTiA9's. The RTi's are really better suited for HT and the LSi's for music, so you'll have the best of both worlds when it comes to Polk's current offerings. Good luck,

    Dominic
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,164
    edited February 2010
    domflane wrote: »
    They are great speakers for just about any application. Your Yamaha has plenty of power to drive them, but I would be careful with the volume knob. The LSi's are 4 ohm speakers and your AVR isn't listed as 4 ohm stable. Lots of people run LSi's off high powered AVRs and don't have a problem, but I would still be careful or in the market for a good 2ch external amp thats 4 ohm stable. These are all minor details, buy those **** and enjoy.

    Just wondering, what are you going to pair the FXi's with, and what kind of gear do you have in your music setup?

    Dominic
    According to Yamaha, you should be ok running a pair of 4 ohm speakers as your mains: "If you are to use 6-ohm speakers, set "SPEAKER IMP." to "6QMIN" as follows BEFORE using this unit. You can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers."
    Not sure if this translates to "4 ohm stable", but at least they acknowledge that you can do what you're planning here. However, you wouldn't be able to run an all-LSi surround system with the 3800, as it can only drive center and surrounds rated at 6 ohms or higher. As suggested, use these for 2-channel music listening and the RTi's for HT and you'll be golden!
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  • Hillman
    Hillman Posts: 17
    edited February 2010
    Thanks for all the help and input. I had nothing to lose so I bought them today. I Just have to wait few days for shipping. Really looking forward to try them out.
    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"
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  • Hillman
    Hillman Posts: 17
    edited February 2010
    Got them and installed them yesterday. WOW! Such beauties! And they sounded great too right ootb! Surpassed all my expctations ...
    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"
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  • DForeman
    DForeman Posts: 468
    edited February 2010
    Hillman wrote: »
    Got them and installed them yesterday. WOW! Such beauties! And they sounded great too right ootb! Surpassed all my expctations ...

    Congrats. Those are nice speakers. Enjoy!
    Parasound P5 Pre
    Marantz AV 7703 Pre/Pro
    Outlaw 7500 Amp
    Marantz SA14s1 SACD/CD
    Rega Planar 2 TT
    Polk Audio Speakers: LSiM 705 Fronts, LC65FX Surround, LSiM 704c
    Oppo BDP-103
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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited February 2010
    Hillman wrote: »
    Got them and installed them yesterday. WOW! Such beauties! And they sounded great too right ootb! Surpassed all my expctations ...

    I figured as much. Would have been surprised with anything less, I love my LSi's.
    take good care of them and enjoy! ;)
    - 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
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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,129
    edited February 2010
    Congrats!... welcome to the club!
    SystemLuxman L-590AXII Integrated Amplifier|KEF Reference 1 Loudspeakers|PS Audio Directream Jr|Sansui TU-9900 Tuner|TEAC A-6100 RtR|REL T/9X SE Sub
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,400
    edited February 2010
    Congrats. I love my 9's, too.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • Hillman
    Hillman Posts: 17
    edited February 2010
    I've had them for a week now and I just love them. It's also "sold out" now so I'm really glad I got them. Thanks all!

    Right now I'm thinking maybe I should go for the LSi C (4ohms tho I know...) instead of trying to get that complete RTi set for HT ... The CSi A6+FXi A6 seems to take forever get. The LSi C is in stock, for the same price as I got the LSi 9's ... hmm.
    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"
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited February 2010
    You should get the Lsi Center to sonically match your mains. You will be glad you did. The only thing I would do if you go that route is eventually get a good external amp to drive them. You will hear a huge improvement and feel comfortable playing them at a higher volume. Love my Lsi HT setup.
    Polk HT system 1: LSIC, LSI25 mains, LSI F/X rears, Lsi F/X rear centers,
    Yamaha RX-V2500 System, Carver A753 3 channel amp.

    Polk HT system 2: , SRT system with f/x 1,000's rear speakers on 7.1 system currently using Onkyo TX-RZ820 receiver, powered by Sunfire Grand Theater amp

    Polk Speaker collection: SDA SRS 1.2tl x 2, SRT system, SDA SRS 2 P/B, SDA 2A, SDA 1C Studio, SDA CRS+, Monitor 7B & 4, SRS 3.1tl, RTA 15tl, LS90, LSI 9
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