LSiM707 Demo Gathering San Diego [Archive]

dpowell

07-31-2011, 01:44 PM

Mark has graciously offered me the opportunity to pick up the LSiM707's from Polk in Vista and I am opening up my home for fellow Polkies to get their ears on them.

No date is set yet but I plan to have the gathering some time in August so that the speakers can make their way eastward in a reasonable time. For starters, please post your interest and weekend dates you are available.

Since I won't get the speakers until sometime this week and need some time to get them dialed in, I'm thinking that Saturday the 20th is a reasonable date. That will allow enough time to pull this off and make it a success.

I'm hoping for a big turnout. There's plenty of room. The speakers will be in a 20' x 30' listening area and there is plenty of parking so let's make this a big event.

Best regards,
doug

scottyboy76

07-31-2011, 09:34 PM

congrats and i hate you.

seriously, very generous of you to welcome polkies to quiver along.

blueboxer

07-31-2011, 10:38 PM

I am interested, need any other stuff for the demo?

nooshinjohn

07-31-2011, 10:43 PM

I am also interested, and any weekend works for me. I can possibly bring some gear as well.

dpowell

07-31-2011, 10:59 PM

Great and thanks for the gear offerings! Go ahead and throw out what you can bring so we can get a list going.

civilian

07-31-2011, 11:53 PM

The 20th looks good to me. The wife will be out of town so I don't even need to ask permission. Just find a sitter for the kids "hello grand parents".:biggrin:

cembros

08-01-2011, 10:43 AM

I would really love to hear these. I can only imagine how sweet they sound.

dpowell

08-01-2011, 07:17 PM

As far as gear is concerned, I plan to have these set up with the following:

Anthem Pre2L tube preamp
Dual Parasound HCA-1200ii SS amps; Provides 250Wpc @ 8Ohms
Marantz SA-15S2 SACD player
MIT Shotgun S3 IC's
Signal Cable Magic Power Cords connected to a PS Audio Power Port Premier

Nice to haves if other members can help out:
MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker cables (I currently have MIT T2 cables)
Another power amp to switch out for comparison (200Wpc@8Ohms minimum)
Solid State Preamp for comparison.
Redbook and SACD's
Concert DVD's (in case someone wants to test drive the SRT's)

nooshinjohn

08-01-2011, 08:37 PM

If my monoblocks are working by then, I will bring them along with my Sunfire tube pre and my PX-3

megasat16

08-01-2011, 08:43 PM

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Erik Tracy

08-02-2011, 11:08 AM

Arggh....20th won't work for me, our dojo is hosting a seminar all that weekend and I'm head coordinator.

You guys know the drill - pics and a write up! Have fun and don't burn the steaks! :biggrin:

dpowell

08-02-2011, 12:01 PM

The 20th is not set in concrete yet. The 27th is also an option.

civilian

08-03-2011, 01:15 AM

Concert DVD's (in case someone wants to test drive the SRT's)

You mean someone besides me? hehe
I'll bring something good to watch/listen. DVD only no BR?

dpowell

08-03-2011, 10:22 AM

Blu Ray is even better. :smile:

dpowell

08-04-2011, 12:50 AM

I've received input from a couple of members that Sundays would work better. Let me know. How does the 28th look?

nooshinjohn

08-04-2011, 12:57 AM

Perfect for me...

RuSsMaN

08-04-2011, 01:06 AM

dpowell

08-04-2011, 01:36 PM

Guys, no pissing on anything, but try and keep this LSiM focused, not just another Polk gathering. SRT, SDA, Monitors, RT, etc have all already had their day. This is a NEW day. What Polk is doing here is unprecedented. Rock it. Rock it hard with LSiM and enjoy the opportunity given.

Give real, honest, thought out feedback, that's the payment Polk HQ wants in return.

Cheers,
Russ

That is absolutely the intent. I'm looking for a group of people to attend that will make the committment to a full day of getting the most out of the LSiM's.

That said, I won't turn down a request from anyone who wants to hear the SRT's. Even though they 'had their day', they are a speaker worth experiencing and I'm guessing the opportunity doesn't present itself very often to most members.

megasat16

08-04-2011, 03:06 PM

nooshinjohn

08-04-2011, 03:45 PM

dpowell

08-04-2011, 04:20 PM

Possibly SRT, LSiM707 and LSi25 side by side Demo?

Who knows, you'll hand me over the SRT and kept LsiM707 instead.

It is possible the next guy picking up from you will be in serious trouble. :biggrin:

You got Lsi25 or can anyone bring a pair?

Who knows, I might just not hand ANY speakers over to anyone including the LSiM's! :biggrin:

Norm Apter has attended the last two gatherings and has a stellar pair of modded LSi9's that would make a great comparison. Haven't heard from him yet though.....

dpowell

08-04-2011, 04:22 PM

It would not be complete without testing them against a few others. I understand this is all about the LSiM's, but I think that waht everyone want's to know is how well do they stack up against the past and against other brands.

I agree. The nice thing about my preamp is that it has two sets of pre-outs so we could actually switch quickly between speakers if need be. My third Parasound would provide an identical amplifier for the comparison speakers making it a very fair evaluation.

dorokusai

08-04-2011, 04:54 PM

It's your demo Doug so run with it as you see fit. I think its important for folks to hear the SRT since it's just as rare right now.

dpowell

08-04-2011, 04:57 PM

Thanks Mark. Agreed on the SRT's. I'm arranging for pickup tomorrow afternoon.

TECHNOKID

08-04-2011, 07:15 PM

Thanks Mark. Agreed on the SRT's. I'm arranging for pickup tomorrow afternoon.You guys are blessed, enjoy! :cool:

civilian

08-05-2011, 01:10 AM

FWIW Sundays are a no go for me as our Pastor is retiring on the 28th, and I am not missing any of his last few sermons, as preaching is truly his gift.
Of course I am only 1 guy, possibly bring along another.

dpowell

08-07-2011, 09:55 PM

They're here!

nooshinjohn

08-07-2011, 09:58 PM

They don't even look like kissin' cousins.:tongue:

But some better pics are in order (to dark)as I can barely tell what they are.

Congrats, and updates on initial impressions please.

dorokusai

08-07-2011, 09:59 PM

John is spot-on...we demand better, sexier pictures :biggrin:

dpowell

08-07-2011, 11:13 PM

I apoligize for the terrible pictures. The sun was setting behind those windows and made it impossible to get good shots. :mad:

edoggrc51

08-08-2011, 01:08 PM

Sweet looking speakers! Cant wait to get my hands on them!

RuSsMaN

08-08-2011, 01:16 PM

Looks like a nice big room.

angelsfann02

08-08-2011, 07:27 PM

So whens the listening partay?

civilian

08-09-2011, 01:08 AM

I apoligize for the terrible pictures. The sun was setting behind those windows and made it impossible to get good shots. :mad:

So that would be the master bedroom then if i remember right. Decide on a date yet?

JimAckley

08-09-2011, 02:27 AM

What amps are you pushing them with?

nooshinjohn

08-09-2011, 02:50 AM

Still waiting on some better pictures and the review... don't make me come down there and grab them so I can bring them up here and do it all myself.:tongue:

Norm Apter

08-09-2011, 05:12 PM

hey guys just saw this thread...bummer I can't make it. After a long, cross-country drive, I'm now getting settled on the other coast. Just missed it by a few weeks. Looking forward to seeing the write-ups and reviews (and will miss the SoCal weather).

civilian

08-09-2011, 05:13 PM

Are you going to make it down there John?
I am going to go (depending on the day) down from Simi.

civilian

08-09-2011, 05:15 PM

You will be missed Norm. OK your speakers will be missed:biggrin:
They would have been a good comparison.

nooshinjohn

08-09-2011, 06:09 PM

Are you going to make it down there John?
I am going to go (depending on the day) down from Simi.

Wouldn't miss it. You are welcome to ride with me if you like, though I warn you, I down-sized from my Jag to a Sunfire.:eek::cool:

dpowell

08-09-2011, 09:43 PM

I'll try and answer all of the questions in one post:

Better pictures are coming, I promise. I can't take them in the evening because the sun comes in the windows directly behind them and it's hard to get pictures early AM before work while the family is still sleeping.

Review will be coming as well but I honestly don't want to do a review until the speakers are properly broken in. These are brand new and while I hear them starting to open up, I think they will open up even more over the next few days.

Yes, they are in the master bedroom. Size: 30' X 20'

Pushing them with dual Parasound HCA-1200ii's at 250WPC

Whoever takes these will need a good sized vehicle. The boxes are BIG and they are leaving here IN the boxes.

Each box is L55 x W26.5 x H17.5

I am going to spend some time this evening figuring out the date. It sounds like most are good for Saturday or Sunday and I have 2 members that can't do one day or the other. Makes it a bit difficult. I'm leaning towards Saturday simply because if I hold it on a Sunday, most people have to get home at a decent hour to get to work on Monday which means cutting the day shorter.

I know Erik Tracy can't make it on a Saturday but since he is local, I'll work out a day for him to come over and have a listen to them.

More to come soon.

BTW, they sound amazing. :biggrin:

nooshinjohn

08-10-2011, 01:37 AM

BTW, they sound amazing. :biggrin:

Tease:rolleyes::tongue:...

JimAckley

08-10-2011, 03:00 AM

Just a reminder as to how large these suckers really are. Here's a pic of them in the bed of my Silverado Crew Cab.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/JimtheSubGod/LSiM%20707%20Review/BedOfMyTruck.jpg

They run pretty much the length of the bed. You better bring a van, pickup, or full-size SUV if you wanna chauffeur them home.

dorokusai

08-10-2011, 06:06 AM

They completely filled the bed of my Chevy Avalanche....also a full size bed.

disneyjoe7

08-10-2011, 06:17 AM

Cool me like big speakers. :smile:

nooshinjohn

08-10-2011, 01:10 PM

They completely filled the bed of my Chevy Avalanche....also a full size bed.

Did you have to fold down the mid-gate?

dorokusai

08-10-2011, 02:31 PM

Nope....but the covers had to come off.

edoggrc51

08-10-2011, 02:33 PM

Some good info here fellas. Just waiting to hear on who's the next lucky dog that's gonna get the chance to demo these beasts. Doro, Cough cough! :wink: :biggrin:

dpowell

08-14-2011, 08:09 PM

OK everyone, can you give me a thumbs up or down for your ability to attend a gathering on the 27th? I know that edoggrc51 has to work that day but could come down in the evening.

nooshinjohn

08-14-2011, 11:53 PM

Two big thumbs up! Anyone heading down from Los Angeles is more than welcome to come with me.

LeftCoast

08-15-2011, 04:06 AM

Hi, folks. I think the 27th will work for me, Doug.

dpowell

08-15-2011, 12:56 PM

OK. It's set for the 27th. Start time will be 10am. Wrap up by 7pm. Let's get a gear and food list going.

blueboxer

08-17-2011, 06:21 PM

That day works better for me, I say some wings n things or ones from the san Marcos brewery. I can pack up my inova and mythos for comparisons?

nooshinjohn

08-17-2011, 06:47 PM

Little Maggies and my Sunfire tube pre will be accompanying me. Even the wife is wanting to come. Will there be a turntable present?

edoggrc51

08-17-2011, 06:51 PM

I'll see ya guys there.

dpowell

08-17-2011, 06:54 PM

Attendee list to date:
Nooshinjohn
LeftCoast
Blueboxer
Dacoupedeville
Civilian
Edoggrc51 (end of the day)
Angelsfann02

Erik Tracy had a 3 hour sneak preview of the LSiM's on Sunday.

Did I leave anyone out?

I like the idea of bringing in ready to eat food vs. BBQing tends to take a lot of time which takes away face time with the gear. I was thinking that we could do a group pizza buy as one option. My wife in her usual awesome response to my audio adiction has offered to make some food as well.

As I've done with previous gatherings, I'm good with people bringing in drinks of choice. I personally don't drink alcohol but am cool with others bringing in drinks as long as it's consumed in moderation. I'll let you guys figure out the drinks.

dpowell

08-17-2011, 06:56 PM

Little Maggies and my Sunfire tube pre will be accompanying me. Even the wife is wanting to come. Will there be a turntable present?

Your wife is welcome to come if she wants. I don't have a turntable present. Looking forward to comparing your Sunfire with my Anthem Pre2L. Tube Pre-amp shootout! What tubes you running in that? My Anthem has a quad of the Genalex Gold Lion Reissue 6922's.

dpowell

08-17-2011, 06:59 PM

[QUOTE=dpowell;1633329]Attendee list to date:
Nooshinjohn
LeftCoast
Blueboxer
Dacoupedeville
Civilian
Edoggrc51 (end of the day)
Angelsfann02

QUOTE]

Oops, I missed Megasat16. Looks like a good sized group so far.

nooshinjohn

08-17-2011, 07:01 PM

Your wife is welcome to come if she wants. I don't have a turntable present. Looking forward to comparing your Sunfire with my Anthem Pre2L. Tube Pre-amp shootout! What tubes you running in that? My Anthem has a quad of the Genalex Gold Lion Reissue 6922's.

To tell you the truth, I have no clue what's in there.:eek: I will bring my table too if it is needed. The Phono stage was redone by Bob Carver himself.:cool:

dpowell

08-19-2011, 08:35 PM

Responses So Far:

YES
Nooshinjohn
Blueboxer
Edoggrc51 (end of the day)

NO
Dacoupedeville

UNSURE
Civilian

NO RESPONSE
LeftCoast
Angelsfann02
Megasat16

Get back to me as soon as you can. 1 Week to go!

nooshinjohn

08-19-2011, 08:58 PM

LC say he was coming when I saw him yesterday....

I am helpibg out with the beer and sodas, so if someone wants something other than Heineken and Killians Red, Coke and Sprite, shoot me a pm...

John

civilian

08-20-2011, 02:18 AM

Looks like I am in!

Two big thumbs up! Anyone heading down from Los Angeles is more than welcome to come with me.

What is your planned time to go and come John?
I'll chip in on gas or I can drive my 300C It's been there once already.

nooshinjohn

08-20-2011, 03:58 AM

Looks like I am in!

What is your planned time to go and come John?
I'll chip in on gas or I can drive my 300C It's been there once already.

My wife is on board for coming down as well. :eek::tongue:

How many are going down with you?

dpowell

08-20-2011, 02:18 PM

Responses So Far:

YES
Nooshinjohn + wife
Blueboxer
Edoggrc51 (end of the day)
Civilian

NO
Dacoupedeville
Megasat16

NO RESPONSE
LeftCoast
Angelsfann02

Hey John, since you just sold the amp to LefCoast and have been in communication with him, has he mentioned anything about coming down for the GTG?

nooshinjohn

08-20-2011, 02:30 PM

Hey John, since you just sold the amp to LefCoast and have been in communication with him, has he mentioned anything about coming down for the GTG?

yes, he did. I will give him a buzz later and ask him to confirm.

LeftCoast

08-21-2011, 04:48 AM

Yes...sorry...been busy..but I will be attending :)

LeftCoast

08-21-2011, 04:51 AM

I'll donate money for pizzas if that will be easier.

dpowell

08-21-2011, 11:22 AM

I'll donate money for pizzas if that will be easier.

Great Left, glad to hear you can make it!

I was thinking that ordering some pizza's might be the most convenient way to go and we can split the cost between us. All we'd need to do then is assign some duties for snacks/side dishes if desired, drinks, paper plates and cups.

EndersShadow

08-21-2011, 11:41 AM

There are a few times in life where you wish you had the means to be somewhere for something cost not being an issue.....

This is one of those times. :smile:

Enjoy the session fella's

PS anyone own a private jet and willing to fly me out for the meet for free, please PM me :tongue::wink:

dpowell

08-21-2011, 03:58 PM

PS anyone own a private jet and willing to fly me out for the meet for free, please PM me :tongue::wink:

There's probably only room to land a helicopter....:tongue:

dpowell

08-21-2011, 04:00 PM

Responses So Far:

YES
Nooshinjohn + wife
Blueboxer
Edoggrc51 (end of the day)
LeftCoast
Civilian

NO
Dacoupedeville
Megasat16

UNSURE
Angelsfann02

Angelsfann02 will know by Tuesday. Here's the final unless we get other last minute adds.

civilian

08-23-2011, 06:58 PM

My wife is on board for coming down as well. :eek::tongue:

How many are going down with you?

I have invited 1 friend but have not heard back so I am guessing just me. LeftCoast is also interested though he is down closer.

Do you have an idea on time, I am fairly open.

nooshinjohn

08-23-2011, 10:03 PM

with the wife wanting a bit of flexibility on time, I think we will be riding down with her car filled with some gear.

dpowell

08-25-2011, 02:03 AM

We should probably make a decision on food before the week is out. My vote is for ordering in some Pizza's around lunch. Is there anyone who wants to bring something specific?

mole'

08-25-2011, 02:40 AM

Been awhile since i have logged on, but i heard about this the other day from Louie (Angelsfann02) Thanks man.....i would love to make it out but ill be busy moving........i know you guys will enjoy them.......

mole'

08-25-2011, 02:42 AM

dpowell, your inbox is full.....but thanks for the invite via PM.....

angelsfann02

08-25-2011, 03:26 AM

Still working on the boss at work.....fingers crossed!

nooshinjohn

08-25-2011, 09:31 AM

I do not have the address yet...

edoggrc51

08-25-2011, 05:22 PM

edoggrc51

08-25-2011, 05:23 PM

Hey Doug, I tried sending you a PM but it looks like your box is full.

dpowell

08-25-2011, 06:44 PM

Sorry about that. Inbox is cleaned up now.

I'll get the address PM'd out shortly.

dpowell

08-25-2011, 08:19 PM

Responses So Far:

YES
Nooshinjohn + wife
Blueboxer
LeftCoast
Civilian

NO
Dacoupedeville
Megasat16
Edoggrc51

UNSURE
Angelsfann02

Updated: Eric ended up being unable to make it.

civilian

08-27-2011, 01:58 AM

I picked up some frozen "Spicy Orange Chicken wings at Costco" They are frozen, so hopefully we can pop them in the oven when we order the Pizzas if you don't mind Doug.

mole'

08-27-2011, 02:05 AM

I picked up some frozen "Spicy Orange Chicken wings at Costco" They are frozen, so hopefully we can pop them in the oven when we order the Pizzas if you don't mind Doug.

i may have to show up now.........

anyone want to buy my SDA SRS 2.3 TLs or my SC-07. will really give me a reason to show up......

i wanna go but really doubt i can.

civilian

08-27-2011, 10:03 AM

i may have to show up now.........

I can pick you up anywhere along the 405 south of the valley.:biggrin:

dpowell

08-27-2011, 11:11 AM

i may have to show up now.........

anyone want to buy my SDA SRS 2.3 TLs or my SC-07. will really give me a reason to show up......

i wanna go but really doubt i can.

Actually, I want both but the coin just isn't available. What are you asking for the SC-07?

dpowell

08-27-2011, 11:12 AM

I picked up some frozen "Spicy Orange Chicken wings at Costco" They are frozen, so hopefully we can pop them in the oven when we order the Pizzas if you don't mind Doug.

Absolutely! Mark tells me that the grease from spicy chicken wings acts as a protective seal on the new LSiM cabinets. :biggrin:

dpowell

08-28-2011, 11:44 PM

Guys,
It was great having you down yesterday! Good to see you again Jeff and pleasuring meeting you Jaime and John. I hope the trip down was worth it. I certainly learned a lot more about the LSiM's since we were able to swap out gear and change rooms with them. I also enjoyed getting to crank up the SRT's again with David Gilmour.

Here are some pics from the gathering. Seems there was a strange reflection on the LSiM's in one of the shots. In the group photo, names from left to right: NooshinJohn, dpowell, civilian, LeftCoast:

JimAckley

08-29-2011, 12:10 AM

Looks like a phenomenal time! I envy you for having people to help you pack them up haha

civilian

08-29-2011, 01:05 AM

Thank you Doug once again for hosting a great event. Much fun was had by all. Here is the Gilmour Disk (http://www.davidgilmour.com/music_remember.htm) info.

dpowell

08-30-2011, 04:53 PM

Guys,
If you're still subscribed to this, thought you might like to know what the issue was with the right surround channel when we were listening to PFDSOTM SACD in 5.1 mode. I unplugged that speaker from the amp and plugged it into the right stereo front channel to see if it was the speaker or the amp. Ends up, the speaker is fine but apparentely that channel on the amp has died. :(

mole'

08-30-2011, 05:13 PM

Actually, I want both but the coin just isn't available. What are you asking for the SC-07?

sending you a PM about this

mole'

08-30-2011, 05:14 PM