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... product or the Polk Audio Importer/Distributor in mind and always use your own good judgment when controlling volume: • You should limit prolonged exposure to operate, notify Polk Audio Customer Service immediately at 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, USA-Phone: +1 410-358-3600. Technical Assistance or Service If anything is missing or damaged, or if your speaker fails to volumes that exceed...
... product or the Polk Audio Importer/Distributor in mind and always use your own good judgment when controlling volume: • You should limit prolonged exposure to operate, notify Polk Audio Customer Service immediately at 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, USA-Phone: +1 410-358-3600. Technical Assistance or Service If anything is missing or damaged, or if your speaker fails to volumes that exceed...
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Table of Contents LSi Legacy 4 Performance Objectives of the LSi M Series 5 Take Inventory 6 Applications/Configurations 8 LSi M702f/x Surround Loudspeaker Placement 9 Hookups, Preparation & Options 10 Standard Hookup 11 Wire Recommendations 11 Rubber Feet & Adjustable Floor Spikes 12 Caring For Your LSi M Loudspeakers 13 Specifications 14 Warranty 16
Table of Contents LSi Legacy 4 Performance Objectives of the LSi M Series 5 Take Inventory 6 Applications/Configurations 8 LSi M702f/x Surround Loudspeaker Placement 9 Hookups, Preparation & Options 10 Standard Hookup 11 Wire Recommendations 11 Rubber Feet & Adjustable Floor Spikes 12 Caring For Your LSi M Loudspeakers 13 Specifications 14 Warranty 16
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Polk products are sold throughout the USA, Canada and in part to the quality of the tweeter and the wide dispersion of the small midbass drivers. LSi delivered a flatter frequency response with lower distortion and revealed more detail than comparably priced speakers. LSi was also touted in the press for its tonal accuracy. The series was created for almost a decade...
Polk products are sold throughout the USA, Canada and in part to the quality of the tweeter and the wide dispersion of the small midbass drivers. LSi delivered a flatter frequency response with lower distortion and revealed more detail than comparably priced speakers. LSi was also touted in the press for its tonal accuracy. The series was created for almost a decade...
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.... 2011 LSiM Series For more information visit our website at performance levels. 2. Pleasing tonality, even during development of its original Monitor loudspeakers. Reproduce concert/theater levels while maintaining linearity and accuracy. 6. Performance Objectives of the LSi M Series The performance objectives for the new LSi M Series predate the original LSi design and are, in fact, design principles Polk Audio first set down during...
.... 2011 LSiM Series For more information visit our website at performance levels. 2. Pleasing tonality, even during development of its original Monitor loudspeakers. Reproduce concert/theater levels while maintaining linearity and accuracy. 6. Performance Objectives of the LSi M Series The performance objectives for the new LSi M Series predate the original LSi design and are, in fact, design principles Polk Audio first set down during...
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... Bookshelf Speakers or 4 for Center Channel Speaker or 8 for F/S Surround Speakers). 6. Floor Spike 5 mm Hex Key (floorstanding speakers only). 5. Take Inventory Inside each loudspeaker carton: 1. Literature Packet (Quick Start Guide, Letter and Owner's Manual on CD). 4. Wall Mount Template (F/X surround speakers only). Either one LSi M Floorstanding Speaker or one Bookshelf Speaker or two F/X Surround Speakers or one per speaker, packed separately except F/X Surround). 3. Zero Diffraction Magnetic Grille (one Center Channel Speaker. 2. LSiM703 LSiM705 For more information visit...
... Bookshelf Speakers or 4 for Center Channel Speaker or 8 for F/S Surround Speakers). 6. Floor Spike 5 mm Hex Key (floorstanding speakers only). 5. Take Inventory Inside each loudspeaker carton: 1. Literature Packet (Quick Start Guide, Letter and Owner's Manual on CD). 4. Wall Mount Template (F/X surround speakers only). Either one LSi M Floorstanding Speaker or one Bookshelf Speaker or two F/X Surround Speakers or one per speaker, packed separately except F/X Surround). 3. Zero Diffraction Magnetic Grille (one Center Channel Speaker. 2. LSiM703 LSiM705 For more information visit...
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... a home theater system, they have an older model television, you 're setting up a 7.1 system, mount the Surround Back Left and Surround Back Right loudspeakers at the same height as rear channels in your favorite listening position. If you plan to provide excellent performance on a bookshelf or placed on side walls or rear walls; F/X Surround Loudspeakers The LSiM Series surround loudspeakers must be placed on a rear wall. 8 Polk Audio Customer Service: 1-800...
... a home theater system, they have an older model television, you 're setting up a 7.1 system, mount the Surround Back Left and Surround Back Right loudspeakers at the same height as rear channels in your favorite listening position. If you plan to provide excellent performance on a bookshelf or placed on side walls or rear walls; F/X Surround Loudspeakers The LSiM Series surround loudspeakers must be placed on a rear wall. 8 Polk Audio Customer Service: 1-800...
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... deep bass response for more lifelike sound. Right Surround Dynamic Sonic Engine Left Surround Dynamic Sonic Engine LSi M702f/x Surround Loudspeaker Placement Wall Distance Switch (located on baffle underneath the grille) If position limitations demand that your LSi M702f/x loudspeakers be mounted closer than 2' (60cm) from side walls or ceiling, the proximity of the surface can cause the loudspeakers to sound "boomy." Set the switch accordingly...
... deep bass response for more lifelike sound. Right Surround Dynamic Sonic Engine Left Surround Dynamic Sonic Engine LSi M702f/x Surround Loudspeaker Placement Wall Distance Switch (located on baffle underneath the grille) If position limitations demand that your LSi M702f/x loudspeakers be mounted closer than 2' (60cm) from side walls or ceiling, the proximity of the surface can cause the loudspeakers to sound "boomy." Set the switch accordingly...
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.... Connectors You have openings in the ends of the individual conductors into contact. Banana Plugs LSiM binding posts have several options when choosing connectors for your receiver/ amplifier. Hookups, Preparation & Options Wire Preparation Follow the hookup directions included with the wire, but do not over tighten. Most wire has some indicator (such as this will work fine. If you know where you a good connection...
.... Connectors You have openings in the ends of the individual conductors into contact. Banana Plugs LSiM binding posts have several options when choosing connectors for your receiver/ amplifier. Hookups, Preparation & Options Wire Preparation Follow the hookup directions included with the wire, but do not over tighten. Most wire has some indicator (such as this will work fine. If you know where you a good connection...
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... use separate amplifiers for the low frequency drivers): after you can provide noticeable improvements in all connections from the high frequency amplifier outputs to the upper set of both wire sets to each speaker. Remember to maintain correct wiring polarity (+ to your loudspeakers. Bi-Wiring (see Figure 2) Bi-amping allows you must be completely removed to remove the jumpers, which is (+) or (-) after removing the jumpers, connect one set of speaker wires...
... use separate amplifiers for the low frequency drivers): after you can provide noticeable improvements in all connections from the high frequency amplifier outputs to the upper set of both wire sets to each speaker. Remember to maintain correct wiring polarity (+ to your loudspeakers. Bi-Wiring (see Figure 2) Bi-amping allows you must be completely removed to remove the jumpers, which is (+) or (-) after removing the jumpers, connect one set of speaker wires...
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... lower 12 Polk Audio Customer Service: 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US & Canada: +1 410-358-3600) Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM EST, [email protected] This is necessary. The LSi M floor spikes are adjustable only from above. Use the supplied hex wrench and turn it clockwise to lower the spike or counterclockwise to turn it . 4. Removing Rubber Feet Adjusting Floor...
... lower 12 Polk Audio Customer Service: 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US & Canada: +1 410-358-3600) Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM EST, [email protected] This is necessary. The LSi M floor spikes are adjustable only from above. Use the supplied hex wrench and turn it clockwise to lower the spike or counterclockwise to turn it . 4. Removing Rubber Feet Adjusting Floor...
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...a recommended cleaner, not one that is not lint-free. Use a "computer keyboard" vacuum but only on black gloss lacquer. • Clean black lacquer veneer with a damp cloth. For more information visit our website at www.polkaudio.com 13 Baffle ...panels periodically with water.) We recommend you use a lint-free cloth; Important Note: Do not use any petroleum based cleaners or solvents on the loudspeaker cabinets. • Clean wood panels with furniture polish and a soft cloth. • Do not use harsh detergents and cleaning fluids. Never use furniture polish on the grille...
...a recommended cleaner, not one that is not lint-free. Use a "computer keyboard" vacuum but only on black gloss lacquer. • Clean black lacquer veneer with a damp cloth. For more information visit our website at www.polkaudio.com 13 Baffle ...panels periodically with water.) We recommend you use a lint-free cloth; Important Note: Do not use any petroleum based cleaners or solvents on the loudspeaker cabinets. • Clean wood panels with furniture polish and a soft cloth. • Do not use harsh detergents and cleaning fluids. Never use furniture polish on the grille...
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Specifications Type Tweeter Midrange Midbass Woofers Frequency Response (-3dB limits) Overall Frequency Response Steady State Recommended Amp Power 2.83V Sensitivity Impedance LSi M707 tower 1" (25mm) enhanced Ring Radiator 3 1/4" super cell aerated polypropylene 6 1/2" super cell aerated polypropylene 6" x 9" Cassini oval, super cell aerated polypropylene 38 Hz - 30 kHz 20 Hz - 40 kHz 20 W - 300 W 88 dB compatible w/ 8 Ohm outputs LSi M705 tower 1" (25mm) enhanced Ring Radiator 3 1/4" super...
Specifications Type Tweeter Midrange Midbass Woofers Frequency Response (-3dB limits) Overall Frequency Response Steady State Recommended Amp Power 2.83V Sensitivity Impedance LSi M707 tower 1" (25mm) enhanced Ring Radiator 3 1/4" super cell aerated polypropylene 6 1/2" super cell aerated polypropylene 6" x 9" Cassini oval, super cell aerated polypropylene 38 Hz - 30 kHz 20 Hz - 40 kHz 20 W - 300 W 88 dB compatible w/ 8 Ohm outputs LSi M705 tower 1" (25mm) enhanced Ring Radiator 3 1/4" super...
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... For more information visit our website at 1-800-377-7655 (USA and Canada). Specifications Type Tweeter Midrange Woofer Frequency Response (-3dB limits) Overall Frequency Response Steady State Recommended Amp Power 2.83V Sensitivity Impedance LSi M706c center channel 1" (25mm) enhanced Ring Radiator 3 1/4" super cell aerated polypropylene 6 1/2" super cell aerated polypropylene 50 Hz - 30 kHz 30 Hz - 40 kHz 20 W - 250 W 88 dB compatible w/ 8 Ohm outputs LSi M704c center channel 1" (25mm...
... For more information visit our website at 1-800-377-7655 (USA and Canada). Specifications Type Tweeter Midrange Woofer Frequency Response (-3dB limits) Overall Frequency Response Steady State Recommended Amp Power 2.83V Sensitivity Impedance LSi M706c center channel 1" (25mm) enhanced Ring Radiator 3 1/4" super cell aerated polypropylene 6 1/2" super cell aerated polypropylene 50 Hz - 30 kHz 30 Hz - 40 kHz 20 W - 250 W 88 dB compatible w/ 8 Ohm outputs LSi M704c center channel 1" (25mm...
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...of the use or inability to use , voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship, or service, repair, or modification of the Product which vary from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors...free from defects in lieu of purchase. This warranty does not include service or parts to you . This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . This warranty shall terminate if the Serial number on the Product Cards(s) within a reasonable time, freight prepaid. or a Polk Audio...
...of the use or inability to use , voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship, or service, repair, or modification of the Product which vary from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors...free from defects in lieu of purchase. This warranty does not include service or parts to you . This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . This warranty shall terminate if the Serial number on the Product Cards(s) within a reasonable time, freight prepaid. or a Polk Audio...
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For more information visit our website at www.polkaudio.com 17
For more information visit our website at www.polkaudio.com 17
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POLK AUDIO, INC. • 5601 METRO DRIVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215 USA • 800.377.7655 FAX: 410.764.5266 • WWW.POLKAUDIO.COM LSiM series manual For recommended accessories (speaker stands, brackets and exclusive Polk Audio logowear), visit our webstore: http://shop.polkaudio.com/ HBP2356
POLK AUDIO, INC. • 5601 METRO DRIVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215 USA • 800.377.7655 FAX: 410.764.5266 • WWW.POLKAUDIO.COM LSiM series manual For recommended accessories (speaker stands, brackets and exclusive Polk Audio logowear), visit our webstore: http://shop.polkaudio.com/ HBP2356