Help Me Decide LSi 7 or 9

[T-Bone]

Been reading a several days and spent several weeks trying to decide on speakers for my house that is under construction. I have always been a Boston Acoustics man:) , but have spent much time prowling here and went to Tweeters compairing to Polk's. Must say I am now sold on Polk:D . Listening today comparing the RTi6 to the LSi7 was really sold on the LSi7. But now researching them I was wondering if they would fill the room they will be in. Hoping ya'll (yep, I'm from Bama!) may help. The room is about 18'X23' and I was curious if the 7's will work or should I go to the 9's. I love music and thats what sold me on these. My wife of coarse is primarily focused on HT sound. I feel confident these will work great for both. I just want to be sure to get ENOUGH speaker for the room size. Please help, also any suggestions on a good place to buy them for a good price would be greatly appreciated.

[hoosier21]

I would get the 9's

any plans for a subwoofer?

[T-Bone]

Nope, Suggestions? Also will need Reciever???

[pearsall001]

The best way to find out is to buy them both from Tweeter. Tell them you're going to do A/B test between them to see which one you like the best. They will not have a problem doing that at all. I find Tweeter very consumer friendly. If you do buy from them remember that within a year of purchace you get full purchase price credit on a more expensive set of speakers. Maybe move up to LSi15's or 25's

[cfrizz]

Hi T-Bone welcome! It would help if we knew what your budget is.

A receiver all by itself will not be able to handle the LSI's by itself. You should consider getting the lowest price receiver that you like, that has pre-outs and then getting a separate 2 channel amplifier to power the speakers.

I wouldn't get a less than 200 wpc amp.

We have given plenty of amp choices in other LSI threads for you to check out. And getting one used is even better. Check out Audiogon for those, or Ebay.

A bonus for getting them at Tweeter is if you purchase with their credit card, you will have a yr to pay it off interest free!

[T-Bone]

I was hoping to keep budget around $1500, also, how do you utilize 2 recievers, I need them to also be utilized w/Home Theatre?:o :o

[cfrizz]

Why do you need 2 receivers?

[Frank Z]

I was hoping to keep budget around $1500, also, how do you utilize 2 recievers, I need them to also be utilized w/Home Theatre?:o :o

You don't use 2 receivers, you connect an external amp to the receiver via the pre-amp outputs on the back of the receiver.

Lsi's are great speakers, but as you have learned by now they need plenty of clean power.

A budget of $1500 is a good start, but if you plan on doing a full-on LSI home theater, well you're just not gonna get there from here.

[*Seby*-Polk-]

Mmmm...the difference of price is justified. Take the LSi9 !!!!! ;)

(Anyway LSi7 sounds great)

[aaharvel]

if you're determined to limit yourself with a $1,500 ceiling then I say stick with a 2ch. setup.

Outlaw Audio rr2150 will drive any Lsi.
$600.

And I'd get the 7's.

[Frank Z]

if you're determined to limit yourself with a $1,500 ceiling then I say stick with a 2ch. setup.

Outlaw Audio rr2150 will drive any Lsi.
$600.

And I'd get the 7's.

7's are great, but too small for the room.

[Early B.]

Most definitely the 9's.

[Zero]

Buy the LSi-9’s. Here’s why;

First and foremost, while the Lsi-7 is a great compact monitor, it lacks any heft and bass response. I’ve found that even in smaller rooms, the 7 drops off sharply around 80hz. This means you will not get a full presentation by any stretch of the imagination. These speakers also are the most inefficient in the line-up, which means you will need a more powerful amp to run them with (which means, more $$$). Because of their physical design, they can only push so much air before reaching their limits. In short – these are not the speakers for you.

The performance you are looking for can be had in the LSi-9. It by contrast, will have good bass response down to the lower 50’s in most rooms. The speaker can handle more current, all the while needing less of it in order to get loud. For a ‘bookshelf’ speaker, it can move a surprising amount of air, which should keep you satisfied for most selections of music. Please bear to mind however, that you will be missing the bottom octaves of all music and theater so eventually, a high quality sub is highly recommended.

The only receivers I know of that can handle the LSi series that do not cost an arm and a leg come from the likes of Harman Kardon, or if you really wanna be different, the Panasonic saxrs chip amp receivers. Otherwise, you are going to be looking at separate amplifiers for your speakers or one hell of an expensive receiver. I’d recommend going the separate amplifier route – so you can build your system slowly and at a pace your budget allows.

Good luck, and welcome.

[aaharvel]

note to self: 18 x 23.

not 18 x13..

glad to see those english courses paid off..

[wirebill]

T-Bone,
You have a private message.
Thanks,
Bill

[cmy330go]

Just wanted to give another vote to the LSi9s. I have both the 7s and 9s and have found that the 7's are lacking in my 13x27 room. I am however very happy with the 9s in the same room. They just offer a much fuller sound. They are almost tower like in sound.

Just $0.02 worth
Dave

[Joey_V]

Either go for the LSi9 or the LSi15. I would definitely go with the 15s especially since you arent planning on adding a subwoofer. This will keep you from upgrading for a long time (if ever). As for an amp, outlaw or rotel are good choices. As are paradigm or anthem amps.

You can easily find a good 2 channel amp on audiogon for around the $300-400 mark.

Joey

[T-Bone]

Why do you need 2 receivers?

I see now you said 2 channel amp:o , Just really getting my feet wet on all this stuff

[jcaut]

You wanted to get your feet wet, but jump in around here and you get dunked :D

The LSi's are great speakers (I'd vote for the 9's over the 7's too, in your large room) but like most everyone has said, they're not meant to be run with a run-of-the-mill receiver. Trying to build a HT with LSi's and hefty amplification gets rather expensive. The LSi's would be worth the difference over the RTi line though, if you enjoy listening to music. You can stay closer to your budget if you look at used amps. Or Audiosource...

In fact, that's what I think I'd do, if I was in your situation: I'd get a lower-end Onkyo or Denon, or Pioneer receiver with pre-outs, and then start looking for deals on Audiosource amps. If you buy them right, you can have new equipment and still recover most of your money when your're ready to upgrade to something better.

Welcome to the forum

Jason

[unc2701]

Add another for the 9's

[madmax]

I think both the 7's and the 9's are too small for that room. I would personally go with the 7's because I like them better for music. Whichever ones you pick will sound like crap for the first 100 hours or so until they break in.
madmax

[T-Bone]

I'd get a lower-end Onkyo or Denon, or Pioneer receiver with pre-outs, and then start looking for deals on Audiosource amps. If you buy them right, you can have new equipment and still recover most of your money when your're ready to upgrade to something better.

Welcome to the forum

Jason

This is the one I originally was considering (based purely on this article, again I'm a greenback when it comes to this stuff)
http://www.audioholics.com/productre...verReview1.php
I'm anticipating this one needs to be discarded.

[T-Bone]

opinions on the Yamaha RX-V2500 to start and then if nec add an amp:o ???

[cmy330go]

opinions on the Yamaha RX-V2500 to start and then if nec add an amp:o ???

That would be a great choice. I have been very happy with my 2500, and have heard many say that it makes a good pre/pro. Plus since the 2500 is the previous model you should be able to pick one up cheap.

Dave