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Is polk Lsi15 too big for my 20x13x8 room?

I am considering Polk Lsi15 for my set up. I listen to mostly classical music at a easy listening level. I sit about 11 feet from the speakers. I am wondering if there is such a thing as speakers being too big for the size of the room. I understand the voulume control button, however the amp needs to push enough power for the music to really open up, doesn't it? I understand the best music for the push and pull amp comes out between 5-10w. As for the amp and cd player I am still considering several options. MFA3.2 or A3.5, Bryston B100, Krell 300i, classe cap-160, something around $1200 used. Can someone help? Michi
odnok123
odnok123 OP
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This forum is so full of information. Reading all these threads can be a full time job. I like to hear from someone who actually owns Polk Lsi15 and listens to classical music at moderate level. Anyone?
newbee
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Odnok, Start a new thread - as it is only folks with experience with room set up are likely to note your present post and respond.
vinylvin
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I have the Lsi15s in a room just about your size (19x12x8). They are not to big for the room, I love the sound. Right now I'm using a Rotel RA-1062 integrated to power them, the
Rotel does 95-100 into 4 ohms & these really sound great together. I really don't listen to alot of classical but I did last weekend, Living Stereo SACD Pictures at Exhibition & The Film Music of Gerry Goldsmith SACD. Sound was really great, nice smooth highs with great detail & nice deep bass, I listened at moderate levels, nothing loud. Loud was next with Buckethead! I use a Sony 222ES SACD/CD player. I've only had them about a month but so far I think they are great speakers.

With CDs I use a Behringer Ultracurve Pro DEQ 24/96 digital EQ. With this I can really dial in the sound I want, I couldn't live without it. CDs I used to think sounded bad I can now get to sound great.
odnok123 OP
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I appreciate your response. now I know 90-100w will do just fine.

Newbee, if you can get this can you tell me if 35w tube will be able to drive 88db sensitiviy, 4 ohms nominal inpedence, and I think the spread is 3 ohms - 6 ohms.
newbee
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Odnok, I assume you asking about the Tyler Linbrook Monitors.....

Based on your comments regarding sound level you would listen at I would think a tube amp of 35 wts such as the Primaluna would work well. But it won't 'rock out'.

A better person to ask is Ty - he will give you the best advise in this area. The secret is in the impedence curve and Ty knows exactly what that is. I don't.

FWIW, there are several other threads on 'low level listening' you should read which may give you more help in making your decision. I'm in the camp whech believes that low level listening pleasure is derived from speakers which have very high resolution, you can hear all of the detail in the recording without the need to have high volume. At least that has been my experience.
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