Hi guys, new to the forum, new to POLK! Got some LS-70 questions
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ewollowe
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I'm pretty speaker savvy and have been trying to help a friend upgrade his nice little B&W stand mount on the cheap. They're a quality speaker with surprising bass but after he'd heard some of my larger DIY efforts he was looking for a bigger sound 
I was able to pick up a set of LS-70 for $250 (Australian) which is good going for things in Perth, most stuff is ridiculously overpriced here. Anyway, I fixed a few issues with them (loose binding posts, voice coil rub) and after being initially underwhelmed I have to say they've really grown on me. Bass seems to have opened up and overall it's quite a nice sound
Now; the DIYer in me noticed that there was no stuffing behind the upper woofer. I know too much stuffing can sacrifice liveliness but I was wondering if any other owner had opinions/experience here?
I have upgraded crossover components in the past (on a old Sony) and found the results.....subtle, so unless people say otherwise I might leave the that be?
Opinions, suggestions, general meanderings, all appreciated.
I was able to pick up a set of LS-70 for $250 (Australian) which is good going for things in Perth, most stuff is ridiculously overpriced here. Anyway, I fixed a few issues with them (loose binding posts, voice coil rub) and after being initially underwhelmed I have to say they've really grown on me. Bass seems to have opened up and overall it's quite a nice sound
Now; the DIYer in me noticed that there was no stuffing behind the upper woofer. I know too much stuffing can sacrifice liveliness but I was wondering if any other owner had opinions/experience here?
I have upgraded crossover components in the past (on a old Sony) and found the results.....subtle, so unless people say otherwise I might leave the that be?
Opinions, suggestions, general meanderings, all appreciated.
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Hey @ewollowe just wanted to welcome you to CP! Hopefully someone will able to offer some advice. Lot's of experienced members here!Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
Thanks verb. I'm holding onto these guys for a week or two before handing them over. Nice speakers!
