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jayman_1975
jayman_1975 Posts: 672
edited June 2010 in Speakers
For years i have watched you lsi owners on here rant and rave about them. I want some:) But i have read some amazing things about these and can't help but wonder which is better. Which would have a little better bottom end? I just sold my M70's so i imagine both will be a huge improvement.
Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
Arcam CD37
Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
Vandersteen V2W
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2010
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    Their specs are pretty vague. Is that 32hz at -3db(doubtful), -6db, -10db, or who knows what...?

    It appears they're known to have flabby bass: http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Monitor-Audio-Silver-RX8/
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
    edited June 2010
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    I guess i forgot to say what lsi i was comparing the monitor audio to. The 15's. Face.... for some reason i cant load your link for some reason. I have read some pretty great reviews on the MA rx8. I haven't seen anything describing flabby bass but like i said i can't load your link so i can't read what you have. I want something that will not leave me wanting a sub for 2 channel listening.
    Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Arcam CD37
    Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
    Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
    Vandersteen V2W
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,422
    edited June 2010
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    Depending on the amount of bass you want, the 15's could leave you wanting a sub. I love mine without a sub, but that's just my preference. Also, I've done the driver mod which helped the low end on the 15's.

    Can't comment on the Monitor Audio except to say they look pretty sweet.
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited June 2010
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    Face wrote: »
    Their specs are pretty vague. Is that 32hz at -3db(doubtful), -6db, -10db, or who knows what...?

    It appears they're known to have flabby bass: http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Monitor-Audio-Silver-RX8/

    My thoughts too. I will have to say that I"m not a "Spec guy" and think they can be taken too seriously.

    Your ears are the best judge. Make sure you audition with your own source material you're familiar with.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,077
    edited June 2010
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    jayman_1975 wrote: »
    I want something that will not leave me wanting a sub for 2 channel listening.

    Find a used set of Legacy Focus 20/20's....I have a set and people ask me where I hide the subwoofer...don't have one obviously.
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited June 2010
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    Hmmmm - I think I would stick with the LSis. If you are sincerely interested in towers that extend low into frequency, how about the Klipsch RF series towers? I'd demo all the speakers I was considering.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
    edited June 2010
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    Thanks for all the feed back. Sadly i do not have to opportunity to demo alot of speakers. There is not alot of variety nearby. I do know that i sure loved my M70's when i first heard them (they were the first polks i had ever heard) but found i got bored of them and wanted more. They had decent bottom end but lacked a little i found. I can't seem to find a pair of 15's anywhere used. They must be pretty decent if hardly anyone ever sells them.
    Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Arcam CD37
    Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
    Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
    Vandersteen V2W
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