Buy Polk Audio LSi15 Right Channel Tower Speaker (Single, Ebony)Polk Audio LSi15 Right Channel Tower Speaker (Single, Ebony) Product Description:
- A single tower speaker with mirror imaged speaker pairs for true three-dimensional sound imaging
- Equipped with two 5.25-inch dynamic balance aerated polypropylene composite drivers
- Contains a built-in 8-inch subwoofer for true full-range performance
- Equipped with one 1-inch high performance ring radiator tweeter
- 1.5-Inch side panels provide a totally inert enclosure
Product Description
New high definition audio formats such as Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio demand a new level of performance from today's loudspeakers. The Polk Audio LSi15 Tower Speaker is the ultimate expression of Polk Audio's mission to provide the highest quality audio products at a reasonable price. The LSi15 is a floorstanding speaker that delivers superior linearity, definition and imaging, as well as bass response that is rich, deep and satisfying. Like the whole LSi Series, this floorstanding speaker is highly accurate and intensely musical. The mirrored image driver arrays and Ring Radiator Tweeter present a large soundstage without sacrificing pinpoint localization. Listen to the LSi loudspeakers with SACD and DVD-Audio sources to reveal their higher accuracy and resolution, with more dynamic response and superb focus. The LSi Series delivers three-dimensional imaging and remarkable reproduction of even the finest details. The LSi Series from Polk Audio is the new standard in affordable loudspeakers for serious listening.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Wow... I guess I didn't know good sounding speakers
By KD
Count me in to the group that believe the differences between high and low end speakers to be minimal. Boy am I wrong. I moved up from a set of Energy C-5 speakers that I thought were good but was very harsh sounding when I turn up the volume. Those were supposed to be efficient 8 ohm speakers. I was also told that these speakers are inefficient power hungry speakers that may not sound very good without an external amplifier.Well, like they say, seeing, or in this case hearing is believing. At least for myself, I broke one myth but reinforced another.1. Myth one: You will need external amplifiers to drive 4 ohm speakers. False. I pushed these with an Onkyo 808 135 watts at 8ohms, 180 at 4 ohms? There was absolutely no clipping at ear blistering level. No harshness whatsoever from these speakers that I heard from the C-5. At high volume, the C-5 gave me a headache. However, these were still extremely smooth. These speakers are 89db efficiency at 1 watt, so if I push it to 110db, it would require only 128 watts to push. 110db is far louder than comfortable for most living rooms. I guess if you like listen to it louder, then external amplification would be needed. Most normal people wouldn't. Tip: Don't set the receiver to 4 ohm mode. Leave it at 8 ohms. The 4 ohm mode only serve to cut the power output to protect the receiver. My receiver has two fans that I never noticed turning on. Onkyo got smart by inserting fans. Previously, they were hot enough to cook eggs.2. Myth two: Better speakers is the best place to put your money if you want superior sound. True. However, the caveat is that there is an absolute diminishing rate of return the more you spend. These are amazing sounding speakers with extreme clarity. Even at lower volume, I could make out the instruments. That is not true with all speakers. Since I am not an audiophile, I can't tell you how much better a pair of speakers that cost five times as much would sound. However, I don't care to find out. These speakers are so amazing sounding, that I don't want to fall into the upgradeitis trap that would force me to buy better speakers, receiver, amps, etc. for ever more diminishing levels of return (I guess it's too late, I already bought these to replace C-5). When you hit this price level, you'd have to spend 200% more just to gain perhaps 5-10% in clarity. Even at that point, the improvements are pretty subjective.If you can get these speakers and have enough power to drive them (135 is enough for me), I suggest you do so. If you love to listen to music or watch movies, you'll wonder why you listen to them with low end speakers at all.Polk makes absolutely great speakers that sound good and look good. Some of the best sounding speakers are ugly which does not do any favor for the wife factor. Some audiophiles look down on Polk for their mass market appeal and made in China manufacturing. However, the mass market aspect and the fact that they're made in China means that you are getting value for your speakers. Speakers that sell to a limited group of people and made in North America (or Europe, B&W anyone?) will cost 2 to 3 times as much. The Polk LSI15 are a real steal, even at this price.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
superb speaker
By David I. rono
i got this speaker last week and i was really amazed from the sound,especially jazz,classical and latin music,the main strength of this speaker is the midrange and tweeters,cabinets are well made,it really looks expensive,i used this speaker as my 2 front main for my HT and stereo music,really worth the money.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
Best Speaker Under $2000 ???
By Robert Goodrich
I'm not a true audiophile but have a brother who is. Just wanted the bestspeakers I could get for under $2000 and he came up with these. I boughtthem primarily for music but do have the matching center channel and usethem for home theater also. Be forewarned, you need a kick-butt receiveror amp to drive these - low impedance. I use an RX series Yamaha with aclaimed 140 watts per channel and it's marginal at high volume. If a receiver doesn't have a low impedance setting, I wouldn't consider usingit. My receiver, set at nominal 8 ohms, sounded crappy; no bass. At lowimpedance / high current / the speakers came alive to the point where I don't even use my subwoofer anymore. Speaker placement is not as criticalas with some speakers as long as you don't stuff them into a corner. Mygreatroom is 30 ft wide X 38 ft deep and I have them 4 ft from the sidesand 2.5 ft speaker front to rear wall; dispersion and stereo effect areboth fantastic. For most music I use the "pure direct" mode on my receiver that eliminates all equalization - these speakers make music, asit was actually recorded, sound true to life. Surround sound movies seemto like one of the various "movie" modes that enhance nuances particularto it. My godson, who doesn't have to work on a budget like most of us,was impressed enough to buy these speakers for his new home and lovesthem; also uses a high end Yamaha RX series receiver. IMHO.
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