Polk Lsi's or Boston VR's with Denon

Well, the Polk LSi's are awesome speakers, but are rated at 4ohms. While the Denon might run them pretty well, they really benefit from an amp honestly rated to run 4ohms. If you think the Denon can handle it, I'd say go for it. You always have the option of adding an amp(s) later.

 

Hi Alan,

I have the VR-M60, VRMX, & VR10 for close to a year and the speakers are awesome. I currently have an Onkyo 700 powering them and the soundstage is vast. Two channel stereo (w/ sub) and direct (w/o sub) both sound great. I am in the midst of upgrading the receiver and have listened to the new Denon 3805 two weeks ago at Sound Advise in Miami. The speaker were glowing; of course you cannot completely trust these rooms as devised to sound good and much different than your at home theater room. However, this receiver is packed with features, many I am looking for, and I don't think you can go wrong.

Methuen huh?? Funny, before living in Bermuda I grew up in Tewksbury and lived in North Andover before graduating and moving to this island. Right before you get to Tweeter on 28 in Salem this is a store (don't remember the name) but they sell alot of high end gear including the Paradigm Studios. Speak with Don; I was torn between the BA VRM's and Paradigm Studios.

Bottom Line, demoing is key. You could also take both sets home with you and find the one you like the best in your own environment. I have heard tremendous raves about the LSis and the Vifa Tweeters so I wont downplay their quality but I would include the 'Digms in there as well.

If you don't have the receiver yet, the HK 7200 is still one of the best values out there right now. I need upconversion (svideo bug on Elite x20 series), Zone 3 capabilites to include kitchen and deck, and DLPIIx though Logic7 is supposed to be really good for 7 channel playback.

BTW - how is Metheun, Bermuda is sunny and 80.

 

great to her from some MA members learning a bunch reading the posts. thanks

 

Alan,

I'm running BA VR-M series speakers with a Denon 3802 and I absolutely love it, but that doesn't mean you will. As Mark mentioned, demoing is key (ideally in your home).

Odds are the 3805, and definitely the 5803, can drive the Polks.

-Robb

 

I actually know where Methuen is, despite never having been there...is that weird?

NAD with LSIs sounds like a great setup. NAD is definitely rated for 4 Ohm operation.

 

Alan,
I've got a room full of LSI's and couple more scattered around as well.

I agree with the comments made previously regarding the need for an amp rated to handle 4 ohm speakers. When I first got my Lsi's I was using a Pioneer Elite VSX-37tx (120wpc) and it ran extremely hot. I'm curently using an Outlaw 7100 (165wpc x 7 @ 4ohms) and am very happy with it's peformance.

I would suggest using a pair of 7's for the rear channels instead of the FX's. I think you'll get better performance and a more pleasing soundfield by doing so.

Best of luck with your upgrade!

 

I agree about the LSI-7s, I prefer monopoles for surrounds.