Should I get Lsi9?

[photocrazy]

My current setup is RTIA9/CSiA6/RTi4/Pio vsx-1325(vsx-33 clone).

RTIA9 is just a month old. Now when I see good prices for Lsi9, I am wondering If I should go for Lsi line. How much difference would I hear ?

[dkg999]

Yes. Lots.

[nhhiep]

I have the same setup as yours and received the Lsi9 recently. If I knew the result before buying the lsi9, I wouldn't buy it, rather invest a little more into different brand. But the price is very low, easily resell it back on CL for nearly what I paid. Plus, the hassle/cost to ship it back. I am keeping it.

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?129629-Mini-Review-LSi9-vs-RTi-12-A9

[pyrocyborg]

The sound itself is different. However, you must have proper 4 ohm amplification to drive them, and I do not think your Pioneer can do that without a lot of distortion or overheat at high volumes. And worst, do not pair 4 ohms speakers with 8 ohm speakers at the same time, as your receiver won't like that.

[DSkip]

I have the same setup as yours and received the Lsi9 recently. If I knew the result before buying the lsi9, I wouldn't buy it, rather invest a little more into different brand. But the price is very low, easily resell it back on CL for nearly what I paid. Plus, the hassle/cost to ship it back. I am keeping it.

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?129629-Mini-Review-LSi9-vs-RTi-12-A9

Give them time to break in, set them up better, and give it another go. Get some ear time on the LSi9's too that way you are more familiar with it.

I think the OP shouldn't get them unless they plan to set up a separate 2 channel system. There is no point for the LSi9 in a multi-channel setup like that without an amp to feed it.

[photocrazy]

I think the OP shouldn't get them unless they plan to set up a separate 2 channel system. There is no point for the LSi9 in a multi-channel setup like that without an amp to feed it.

I wouldn't mind getting an amp. but is there a way i can a/b them with the amp? kinda running two setups in parallel using the same amp and receiver...

But if the SQ is not so different, then I will be disappointed with all these efforts.

[F1nut]

I have the same setup as yours and received the Lsi9 recently. If I knew the result before buying the lsi9, I wouldn't buy it, rather invest a little more into different brand. But the price is very low, easily resell it back on CL for nearly what I paid. Plus, the hassle/cost to ship it back. I am keeping it.

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?129629-Mini-Review-LSi9-vs-RTi-12-A9

You know...really!?! They haven't broken in yet, you don't have them set up anywhere near how they are suppose to be and yet you've already judged them to be sub-par.

Doesn't say much for your credibility.

[F1nut]

My current setup is RTIA9/CSiA6/RTi4/Pio vsx-1325(vsx-33 clone).

RTIA9 is just a month old. Now when I see good prices for Lsi9, I am wondering If I should go for Lsi line. How much difference would I hear ?

It appears you run an HT rig. Stay with what you have, get an amp to properly power those RTi A9's and you'll see what they are truly capable of.

[DSkip]

It appears you run an HT rig. Stay with what you have, get an amp to properly power those RTi A9's and you'll see what they are truly capable of.

This.

[photocrazy]

Thanks guys..!! Lol....these discounted prices tempted me a lot to try those ring radiators.

[obieone]

It appears you run an HT rig. Stay with what you have, get an amp to properly power those RTi A9's and you'll see what they are truly capable of.

+1! But don't take our word for it.....have a listen:cool:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3kvta0GPp8&feature=related

[DSkip]

Thanks guys..!! Lol....these discounted prices tempted me a lot to try those ring radiators.

They are excellent speakers, they just don't make sense with your rig. The A9 is the most musical in the series IMO and is a stellar tower. Get some true power behind them and I doubt you'll be wanting anymore.

[nhhiep]

They are excellent speakers, they just don't make sense with your rig. The A9 is the most musical in the series IMO and is a stellar tower. Get some true power behind them and I doubt you'll be wanting anymore.

I totally agree with him. try to add a high current, 200+ WPC amp to your A9 and you will be happy. A9 is very musical, surprisingly.

[PSOVLSK]

Do you have a sub? If so, maybe try a pair of 7's? That would let you know if you like the sound of the 7's at a lower cost and you could run them at moderate levels with your AVR.


They are excellent speakers, they just don't make sense with your rig. The A9 is the most musical in the series IMO and is a stellar tower. Get some true power behind them and I doubt you'll be wanting anymore.

This is good advice as well. Get some power behind the A9 and you might think you got new speakers.

[Bass_Pedal]

Grabbing the 9's could start you down a slippery slope that if you aren't carful, could cost you thousands of dollars. They are that good, you just have to pair them with quality equipment to get their best, and I'm not just referring to power either, a good pre-amp, a quality source, along with proper amplification will do them up right. My advice, from someone who was exactly where you are now 3 years ago, if you can get them for a really good price, they could be your first building block towards a solid 2 channel system, if that is your ultimate goal. Just my 2 cents...

[photocrazy]

Do you have a sub? If so, maybe try a pair of 7's? That would let you know if you like the sound of the 7's at a lower cost and you could run them at moderate levels with your AVR.



This is good advice as well. Get some power behind the A9 and you might think you got new speakers.

I don't have a sub coz my A9s have a very good bass. I was kinda curious about vifa tweeters as I never had an opportunity to hear them. But I am not sure if my AVR would handle 4ohm load.

[Lietuvis91]

In order to be happy with your upgrade from one speaker to another you have to know what your current speaker is lacking and that your next speaker will fill that void. The OP doesn't seem to have a real reason for wanting to change his setup, other than "Lsi's are on SALE!", and in my eye's, that's not reason enough to change. We all know that "Better" is very subjective.

Figure out what you are missing, then you can check into what will get you there... :wink:

[photocrazy]

In order to be happy with your upgrade from one speaker to another you have to know what your current speaker is lacking and that your next speaker will fill that void. The OP doesn't seem to have a real reason for wanting to change his setup, other than "Lsi's are on SALE!", and in my eye's, that's not reason enough to change. We all know that "Better" is very subjective.

Figure out what you are missing, then you can check into what will get you there... :wink:

I agree, but unless I hear a pair of LSis, I wouldn't know what I am missing. and I hear everybody saying LSis are better speakers and with these prices, it is now or never..!!

Lol...on the other hand, I am making all my efforts to control my impulse.

[steveinaz]

Transitioning from towers to bookshelves can be quite a change; good or bad largely depends on what you're after. Bookshelves of course have less bass output, but sometimes the quality of the bass is more natural. I agree completely with Jesse, stick with what you have, while there are differences, they're not monumental nor earth shattering. Lsi's really need high quality amplification to truly appreciate.

[Drenis]

Lsi's really need high quality amplification to truly appreciate.

Just not Emo gear. :razz:

See what I did there? :lol: