Torn between LSIM 707 & 705 for my basement media room. Please recommend.

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jsaldanha
jsaldanha Posts: 4
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Torn between LSIM 707 & 705 (resale purchase) for my basement media room. they would be replacing RTI A9 mains (music fan, not so much a movie guy, hence the change). Just purchased a LSIM 706c and loved the center channel. The basement is somewhat open concept, long room with a wide passage to the rest of the room (8 X 7 feet entrance). Size is 35'(L) X 12' (W) and 8' ht

AVR: Yamaha Aventage 3070
Power Amp: Monolith (7x 200 wpc)
Center: LSIM 706c
Mains: Rti A9 (to be replaced tith lsim 707 or 705)
Surrounds: Polk Audio Vanishing Series 265-LS 6.5" (supposed to be timbre matched to LSIM)
Rear: Rti A1 (may eventually replace them)
Subwoofer 1: SVS SB 3000
Subwoofer 2: Polk micropro 3000
Ceiling mounted height: Polk Audio Vanishing Series 65-RT
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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 4,520
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    I'm enjoying the 705's and they still surprise on occasion.
    I guess I'd get the cheapest you can find...
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,976
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    I would read the review if the 707s by @DarqueKnight. Well respected member that hasn’t been around much lately…he loved the 707s fwiw…

    Edit…found it for you: https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/182984/how-my-lsim-707s-sound-to-me-a-review
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,799
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    I prefer the 705 for music due to a more balanced presentation. YMMV.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,132
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    If placement is on long wall 705's

    Short wall 7.7's
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,914
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    When I had my 705's in my new house where the main room opens into the kitchen and dining area ( 30ft. deep and 27.7 ft. wide at it's widest point), the 705's were a little weak compared to my L600's. They fill the space much better.

    I have no experience with the 707's, but I would think they would fill your large room with sound better than the 705's.
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