hooking up lsi25

[pilotab]

I recently got the lsi25s and the denon avr4306. What I need to know is how to hook them up and specifically can the builtin sub be wired like a seperate sub? thanks and sorry for the newbie question

[F1nut]

Owner's manual?

[dorokusai]

Just wire them up like normal speakers to the L&R speaker outputs from the Denon. Yes, you also have the option of a LFE Input(Subwoofer Line Level) on the LSi25, for a seperate subwoofer connection using the L&R pre-outs from the Denon.

In addition, you have the option of bi-wiring/bi-amping them, but consult your owners manual for more information about these methods.

I would keep it simple for now, get adventurous later.

[pilotab]

Just wire them up like normal speakers to the L&R speaker outputs from the Denon. Yes, you also have the option of a LFE Input(Subwoofer Line Level) on the LSi25 for a seperate subwoofer connection using the L&R pre-outs from the Denon.

In addition, you have the option of bi-wiring/bi-amping them, but consult your owners manual for more information about these methods.

I would keep it simple for now, get adventurous later.

Thanks for the advice. I also had a questions about amps. I was scanning some other threads and people were saying that its a good idea to get a multi channel amp to pwr these speakers. Can you explain and suggest an amp or better yet a receiver that can pwr these speaker effectively?

[tonyb]

Key word here is " effectively ".IMHO...no receiver can do it.
KNOW what you need before buying speakers of higher quality.
Get an amp,plenty good one's to be had used on ebay or
audiogon from the likes of B&K,Adcom,Rotel,Parasound.

[tonyb]

Owner's manual?
'nuff said.

[dorokusai]

Thanks for the advice. I also had a questions about amps. I was scanning some other threads and people were saying that its a good idea to get a multi channel amp to pwr these speakers. Can you explain and suggest an amp or better yet a receiver that can pwr these speaker effectively?

There are definetly AVR's that can do it, but we're not talking cheap gear at this point...and I'm not getting into it due to a lack of interest. I try not to recommend gear anymore.

Do a search on the board, there is a wealth of information about this subject...there are some horrible suggestions and advice but moreso excellent suggestions with great first person experiences.

Search on "LSi...power...amplifier...seperates...receiver" with those keywords, in varying order, and should get you quite a bit of reading material.

[SuperDave]

Hook it up and see how you like it....all the while keeping your eyes(and ears) open for a separate amp to add later for added ooomph. You won't be sorry, and you will see what a difference it makes.

SuperDave
Yamaha RX-V992 (Center,Rears)
Adcom GFA-5500 (Mains)
Denon DVD-1920
Sony XBR 27"
BrightHouse DVR
Polk LSi25 Mains
Polk LSiC Center
Infinity RS1 Rears
Monster THX Cables

[cfrizz]

Just make sure you don't blast it too loud, or you might find those expensive speakers need new tweeters before you even got them broken in!:eek:

Hook it up and see how you like it....all the while keeping your eyes(and ears) open for a separate amp to add later for added ooomph. You won't be sorry, and you will see what a difference it makes.