LSi25, LSiC, LSiFX [Archive]

wetcoast

10-28-2009, 07:40 PM

I posted once before about using my Denon AVR-886 as a Pre/Pro and I'm in the market for a power amplifier to run my LSi25, LSiC, LSiFX that are enroute.

I've received wife approval for an Amp around $2k all in.

I've narrowed my choices after some internet sniffing homework to the Outlaw 7700 and the Sunfire TGA-7201.

I would appreciate the Polkie opinion on how the above amps either compliment or degrade my new speakers? If you have a better suggestion on brand/model please enlighten me.

Thanks in advance,
Chris

tcrossma

10-28-2009, 07:44 PM

Specific make/model aside, I'd suggest buying used.

cfrizz

10-28-2009, 07:54 PM

I've had an Outlaw Monoblock, & I have a Sunfire 5 channel 405wpc amp. Both brought out the best in my speakers. Both will do justice to your speakers. Pick whichever one floats your boat the most.

wetcoast

10-29-2009, 08:20 PM

405wpc!!! Do I need that much jam? My room is 36'L x 15'W x 8'H

cfrizz

10-29-2009, 09:09 PM

Your LSI's will love it. More speakers are damaged with too little power rather than too much. So long as you don't get crazy with the volume knob you will be fine. Your ears will give out before the speakers do.

The speakers will only take as much power as they need. But the power NEEDS to be there for them to take it when they need it. With an amp of 200wpc or more you know that the power is there for the speakers to access.

It's about making sure your speakers can operate to their full potential.

BlueFox

10-29-2009, 09:30 PM

405wpc!!! Do I need that much jam? My room is 36'L x 15'W x 8'H

I have a Sunfire TGA-5400 (800w/ch @ 4 ohm) in an 11x12 room, with 4 LSi15s and a PSB Synchrony One center. Assuming you are not in an auditorium, the room size is irrelevent.

nooshinjohn

10-29-2009, 09:41 PM

I love my Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature series... for the money you have been alloted, you have many choices, including going with Mcintosh if you go used...

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1259421876&/Mcintosh-MC7205-like-new--bare

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1261174847&/Sunfire-Cinema-Grand-signature

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1261694405&/Krell-KAV500-Mint-priced-to-se

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1261969411&/Parasound-Halo-A52-125wpc--bea

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1261418582&/Rotel-RMB-1095-5-channel-200-W

wetcoast

10-29-2009, 10:43 PM

nooshinjohn

10-29-2009, 10:51 PM

I love the Sunfire... all of them I picked will get the job done however, but my pick would be the Mcintosh.

wetcoast

10-29-2009, 11:09 PM

Thanks for all the help. I think I've made up my mind and I'll be sure to report back on my results. =P

nooshinjohn

10-30-2009, 03:50 AM

let us know what you chose...

wetcoast

11-15-2009, 09:32 PM

a Cinema Grand 400 seven :)

cfrizz

11-15-2009, 10:15 PM

Well congratulations. Your LSI's will be very happy campers & you will be too.

Bernal

11-16-2009, 07:15 PM

I love the Sunfire...:):):):):):):):):)

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01) DENON AVR-4308CI:D: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's:D
03) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
04) DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport (change for a OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player will be available soon)
05) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
06) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
07) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
09) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround speaker)
10) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround speaker)
11) VELODYNE OPTIMUN SERIES 12" (High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)

wetcoast

12-02-2009, 02:27 AM

My Sunfire's on its way!!!! I should have my speakers Saturday, amp Monday and Blue Jean IC's on Tuesday!:cool:

dvran

12-02-2009, 11:31 AM

I've received wife approval for an Amp around $2k all in.

I'm 30 and have been married for 2 years, I don't understand this "wife approval". Do you guys need to ask for your testicles from your wife's purse every time you need to buy something? :)

wetcoast

12-02-2009, 12:07 PM

I'm 30 and have been married for 2 years, I don't understand this "wife approval". Do you guys need to ask for your testicles from your wife's purse every time you need to buy something? :)

I'm also 30 and have been married for 2 years. I ask her because I like getting laid. I could be an a$$ and just spend everything we've got on selfish hobbies but I don't. I guess that's just me and several others here.

Good luck with your divorce.:rolleyes:

dvran

12-02-2009, 02:18 PM

I'm also 30 and have been married for 2 years. I ask her because I like getting laid. I could be an a$$ and just spend everything we've got on selfish hobbies but I don't. I guess that's just me and several others here.

Good luck with your divorce.:rolleyes:

wow, I must have hit a sore spot.

cfrizz

12-02-2009, 02:26 PM

Nice answer Wetcoast.

The sore spot is having jerks like you show that you have very little respect or consideration for your wife & feel the need to ridicule real men who do.

Get lost. And I hope the wife takes you for all you have in the divorce.

domflane

12-04-2009, 03:56 PM

Congrats on your new rig wetcoast. I would kill for a full LSi setup running on Carver power . . . someday maybe . . . Post some pictures and let us know how it sounds when it all arrives. Enjoy it!!

coolsax

12-04-2009, 04:15 PM

+1 on asking the wife.. its one thing to spend $100 bucks on a small gadget but when you're talking a couple Grand always good to give the other half a heads up. When I purchased my set up, she said I don't care do what you feel we should get... but at least she was aware of it, as stated its about respect for your wife.

wetcoast

12-06-2009, 03:32 AM

Congrats on your new rig wetcoast. I would kill for a full LSi setup running on Carver power . . . someday maybe . . . Post some pictures and let us know how it sounds when it all arrives. Enjoy it!!

Thanks and I'm really looking forward to the quick review.

+1 on asking the wife.. its one thing to spend $100 bucks on a small gadget but when you're talking a couple Grand always good to give the other half a heads up. When I purchased my set up, she said I don't care do what you feel we should get... but at least she was aware of it, as stated its about respect for your wife.

Yeah, it's not like my system is hurting from having to run it by her.