Center Channel Help

Nick001

I posted this same question in the speaker forum but no response. Anybody know what is a better center channel, the CS20 or the CSi A6. I'll be pairing this center up with a pair of RC85i's as fronts, 2 pair of RC80i's as surrounds, and a psw505. I looked on polk's website and they recommended the CSi5 or CSi3. I called customer care and they recommended the CS20 and Crutchfield said to go with the CSi A6. So I'm a little confused on what will be the better match. The room is approx. 33long by 16 wide. Receiver is a pioneer VSX-920-k.

Thanks for your help.

ViperZ

Nick001 wrote: »

I posted this same question in the speaker forum but no response. Anybody know what is a better center channel, the CS20 or the CSi A6. I'll be pairing this center up with a pair of RC85i's as fronts, 2 pair of RC80i's as surrounds, and a psw505. I looked on polk's website and they recommended the CSi5 or CSi3. I called customer care and they recommended the CS20 and Crutchfield said to go with the CSi A6. So I'm a little confused on what will be the better match. The room is approx. 33long by 16 wide. Receiver is a pioneer VSX-920-k.

Thanks for your help.

I do not have experience with the in-wall RC85i/80i speakers, but looking at the specs, CS20 looks to be a better match from these two. CSi A6 is a great center, but it may not sonically match your system. Why don't you look on craigslist or ebay for CSi5?

Nick001

Thanks for the help. After looking things over and once again speaking with the folks at Polk I'm gonna go with the CS20. Looks like that seems to be the best fit for what I have already.