Polk LSI-15 Owners manual

Owner’s

Manual

LSi7

Bookshelf Loudspeaker

LSi9

Bookshelf Loudspeaker

LSi15

Floorstanding Loudspeaker

LSi SERIES

LSi SERIES FROM POLK AUDIO

The LSiSeries from Polk Audio is the ultimate expression of the performance principles that have made Polk Audio a
world leader in loudspeaker technology. The LSi Series features patented Polk Audio technologies reengineered for the
new millennium. From reformulated Dynamic Balance cones, to ring radiator tweeters, the LSi Series is for serious
listening. Advancements in sound technology, including SACD and DVD Audio, come to life with higher accuracy and
resolution, more dynamic response and superb focus; the LSi Series delivers three-dimensional imaging and remarkable
reproduction of even the finest details. Hear what you’ve been missing: the Polk Audio LSi Series.

PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR LSi7 & LSi9 BOOKSHELF LOUDSPEAKERS

The LSi Series Bookshelf Loudspeakers were designed to provide excellent performance on a
bookshelf, in a wall unit or placed on a floor stand (available from your Polk Audio retailer, or
http://polkaudio.tranguard.com/). One LSi Bookshelf speaker is the “left” channel speaker, and the
other is the “right” channel speaker. The serial number label identifies which speaker is which
[figure 1]. The “left” speaker should be placed on the left side of the room as you face the front of
the room [figure 2]. To get the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound, place the speakers
so that an equilateral triangle is created between the speakers and your favorite listening position
[figure 3]. If you must place the speakers farther apart than the distance from which you are
listening, angle the speakers toward the middle in order to support a more solid center image. If
you are using your LSi Series Bookshelf Loudspeakers as rear channels in a home theater system,
they should be placed on the rear or side walls, slightly above (and, on the side walls behind) the
listening position [figures 4a & 4b]. In this case, the speaker marked “left” should be placed on
the left side of the room as you face the back of the room [figure 2] (it becomes the right rear
surround when you face the front of the room).

PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR LSi15 FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKER

One LSi Floorstanding speaker is the “left” channel speaker, and the other is the “right” channel
speaker. The serial number label identifies which speaker is which [figure 1]. The “left” speaker
should be placed on the left side of the room as you face the front of the room. Note that the
tweeters face “in” [figure 2]. T o get the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound, place
the speakers so that an equilateral triangle is created between the speakers and your favorite
listening position [figure 3]. If your room arrangement forces you to place the speakers farther
apart than the distance from which you are listening, angle the speakers toward the middle in
order to support a more solid center image. Rubber feet and adjustable carpet spikes are included
to provide stability on any type of floor. To install them, lay the speaker carefully on its side and
screw in the spikes as far as they will go into the threaded inserts in the base of the speaker. For
wood or tile floors, slip a rubber foot over each spike. For carpeted floors, use bare spikes [figure

5]. You will achieve optimum performance when the speaker is level and stable in all directions.
Your LSi Series Loudspeakers are magnetically shielded for safe placement

near your TV or video monitor. If you notice video distortion or discoloration,
immediately move the speakers away from the TV and call Polk Audio Customer
Service 800-377-7655 (US and Canada) or [e-mail].

Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US: 410-358-3600), [e-mail]

FIGURE 1

Consult serial number label for correct speaker orientation.

Consulte la etiqueta del número de serie para establecer la orientación correcta del altavoz.

Pour orienter vos enceintes correctement, consultez l’étiquette du numéro de série.

Angaben zur ordnungsgemäßen Ausrichtung der Lautsprecher finden Sie auf dem Typenschild
mit der Seriennummer.

FIGURE 2

Front & Rear speaker placement. Note tweeters face “in” for optimum imaging. LSi Loudspeakers are magneti­cally shielded for safe placement near TV or video monitors. If you notice video distortion or discoloration,
immediately move the speakers away from the video source and call Polk Audio Customer Service.

Colocación de los altavoces de adelante y de atrás. Nota: Oriente los tweeters “hacia adentro” para obtener
una imagen óptima. Los altavoces LSi tienen blindaje magnético para poder ubicarlos con seguridad cerca de
monitores de televisión o de video. Si nota que hay distorsión o descoloración de la imagen, aleje inmediata­mente los altavoces de la fuente de video y comuníquese con el servicio al cliente de Polk Audio.

Disposition des enceintes avant et arrière. Notez que pour une image optimale, les tweeters sont dirigés vers
le centre. Les enceintes LSi sont blindées magnétiquement et peuvent être disposées à proximité d’une télé ou
d’un moniteur vidéo. Si vous percevez de la distorsion ou de la décoloration vidéo, éloignez immédiatement
les enceintes de l’écran et communiquez avec le service à la clientèle de Polk.

Platzierung der vorderen und hinteren Lautsprecher. Achten Sie darauf, dass die Hochtonkegel bei der
optimalen Platzierung nach innen zeigen. LSi-Lautsprecher sind für eine Platzierung in der Nähe von
Fernsehgeräten oder Videomonitoren magnetisch abgeschirmt. Wenn Sie eine Verzerrung oder Ver färbung
des Videobildes bemerken, sind die Lautsprecher umgehend von der Videoquelle zu entfernen. Setzen Sie
sich in diesem Fall mit dem Kundendienst von Polk Audio in Verbindung.

FIGURE 3

Create an equilateral triangle between the speakers and the listening position. Face tweeters “in.” LSi Series Loud­speakers are magnetically shielded for safe placement near TV or video monitors. If you notice video distortion or
discoloration, immediately move the speakers away from the video source and call Polk Audio Customer Service

800.377.7655 (US and Canada) or [e-mail].
Haga un triángulo equilátero con los altavoces y la posición de audición.

Créez un triangle équilatéral entre les enceintes et la position d’écoute.

Bilden Sie ein Dreieck zwischen den Lautsprechern und Ihrer Hörposition.

Left Speaker

Right Speaker

FIGURE 4a & 4b

Placement options for rear/surround Bookshelf speaker use.
Tweeters always face “in” for optimum imaging.

Opciones de colocación para el uso de altavoces de atrás o surround.

Options de disposition des enceintes arrière-ambiophoniques.

Platzierungsoptionen für die Verwendung von Lautsprechern hinten bzw.
Surround-Lautsprechern.

[b][a]

FIGURE 5

For stability on carpet, use spikes. For stability on hard floors, use rubber feet over spikes.

Use púas para estabilizar los altavoces sobre una alfombra.
Use patas de goma sobre las púas para estabilizarlos sobre pisos duros.

Pour plus de stabilité sur tapis, utilisez les picots.
Sur planchers, recouvrez les picots des pieds de caoutchouc.

Die Verwendung von Befestigungsstutzen gewährleistet die Stabilität der Lautsprecher bei Platzierung
auf Teppichböden. Auf hartem Untergrund sollten die Stutzen mit Gummifüßen überzogen werden.

Left Right

Left

Right

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LEFT

LEFT