CS245, CS300, CS400 wanted

misterwhisker
misterwhisker Posts: 49
edited September 2010 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Looking for a center channel to match my vintage monitors.

Specifically a cs245 , cs300 or cs 400

Thanks!
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    edited August 2010
    I have some extra centers.

    But where do you live? A local person close to you might have one too. Heck, I might be local.;)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • misterwhisker
    misterwhisker Posts: 49
    edited August 2010
    Sorry Tony.
    I just updated my profile.

    I'm in Central New Jersey.

    I would love to find a local speaker as shipping can be a deal killer.

    Thanks,
    Brian
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited August 2010
    A bit of advise, if you don't mind. Just stick with trying to find the CS400(i). Trust me when I say that you will be happy you did.
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited August 2010
    messiah wrote: »
    A bit of advise, if you don't mind. Just stick with trying to find the CS400(i). Trust me when I say that you will be happy you did.

    Used to have one of those (CS 400i). That was indeed a great sounding center speaker. didn't care for the finish, but the sound was outstanding.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • misterwhisker
    misterwhisker Posts: 49
    edited August 2010
    Yeah, the 400 (or 400i) is definately my top choice.
    I've been looking on my local CL for a few weeks for one.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited August 2010
    MisterWhisker -

    About a month ago, someone in Edison NJ had one for sale. I'm not sure if it sold or not, but I do see the CS400 around NJ more often than the others, and it is a very good speaker. I will keep my eyes open in South Jersey and let you know if I find one.

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • misterwhisker
    misterwhisker Posts: 49
    edited August 2010
    Someone has a 400i on CL and they want $250 for it.
    That seems a little high.
    I offered him $125 and never heard back.

    What should I expect to pay for a nice example?

    I just saw one sell on ebay for about $150(shipped)
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  • misterwhisker
    misterwhisker Posts: 49
    edited September 2010
    Found a CS400i on Craigslist.
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  • fafner
    fafner Posts: 115
    edited September 2010
    How does the CS 400 differ from the CS 350?

    fafner
    Fronts - Polk SDA2B's
    Center - Polk 350CS
    Surrounds #A - Another pair of SDA2B's
    Surrounds #B - Another pair of SDA2B's
    Rears - Yet another pair of SDA2B's
    Subwoofers - 2 M&K's
    AVR - Denon 3808CI
    Display - Sony 52KDL4100
    Blu-ray Player - JVC BP-1
    HTPC - Self built - Intel Quad Core I7 920@4.0ghz
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  • skidrumr
    skidrumr Posts: 1
    edited September 2010
    I am just entering this forum, hoping to find a Polk enthusiast interested in a CS400- I have one in fantastic condition, but I am mounting a flatscreen above my fireplace mantle and the cabinet is far too big. I hate to part with it and its amazing sound, but I would rather sell it to someone who knows what they are getting than an idiot who won't appreciate it. You can't find these on Ebay. I live in Colorado, looking for $200- don't know what shipping would be, this monster is pretty heavy.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited September 2010
    Wow, I used to see CS400's all the time on Ebay last year. These babies must be getting harder to find, they really are an awesome center speaker. Good luck with the sale.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,762
    edited September 2010
    fafner wrote: »
    How does the CS 400 differ from the CS 350?

    fafner

    The 400 has 2- 6 1/2" drivers and the 350 has 4- 4 1/2" drivers. Similar tweeters.
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  • fafner
    fafner Posts: 115
    edited September 2010
    ken brydson wrote: »
    The 400 has 2- 6 1/2" drivers and the 350 has 4- 4 1/2" drivers. Similar tweeters.

    Thanks.

    fafner
    Fronts - Polk SDA2B's
    Center - Polk 350CS
    Surrounds #A - Another pair of SDA2B's
    Surrounds #B - Another pair of SDA2B's
    Rears - Yet another pair of SDA2B's
    Subwoofers - 2 M&K's
    AVR - Denon 3808CI
    Display - Sony 52KDL4100
    Blu-ray Player - JVC BP-1
    HTPC - Self built - Intel Quad Core I7 920@4.0ghz
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  • cheif pontiac
    cheif pontiac Posts: 138
    edited September 2010
    5 CS400's have sold on E-bay in the past 90 days with an average sale price of $91.80 plus shipping. There was a low of $55 and a high of $124.50. The $55 one was a BIN that was listed last Monday. Amazingly the same seller also listed a CS245 at a BIN of $65. The pic of the CS400 was one of the logo on the box, not much info of condition was stated. Typical garage sale reseller. It was probably pretty poor condition.
    Before I place a bid on anything now I ask if they are a garage sale reseller. Pawn stars and American pickers has inspired so many people that don't know what they are doing to make a buck. 1 line descriptions and blurry pics, they think they have a rare high end piece. Most of them have a poor concept of what good condition is.
    System:
    Samsung LN46C630
    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1
    DVD/Blu: Denon 2910/Playstation 3
    Front mains: RT16
    Front presence: F/X 500i
    Center: CS400
    Rear surrounds: RT1000p
    Rear center: RT7
    Subwoofer: PSW505 X 2

    2 Channel
    Marantz 2252B
    Technics SL-Q2 turntable
    Kef Q50
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  • cheif pontiac
    cheif pontiac Posts: 138
    edited September 2010
    Opps, I made a mistake in my comment, the seller of the $55 CS400 has a CS300 for $75 BIN. Why they priced the 400 lower I can only guess was because of condition.
    System:
    Samsung LN46C630
    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1
    DVD/Blu: Denon 2910/Playstation 3
    Front mains: RT16
    Front presence: F/X 500i
    Center: CS400
    Rear surrounds: RT1000p
    Rear center: RT7
    Subwoofer: PSW505 X 2

    2 Channel
    Marantz 2252B
    Technics SL-Q2 turntable
    Kef Q50
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  • cheif pontiac
    cheif pontiac Posts: 138
    edited September 2010
    Opps again, I should have searched 400i too, there was 6 more centers $94.25 average sale from $56 to $119.98.

    $250 is way out of line.
    System:
    Samsung LN46C630
    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1
    DVD/Blu: Denon 2910/Playstation 3
    Front mains: RT16
    Front presence: F/X 500i
    Center: CS400
    Rear surrounds: RT1000p
    Rear center: RT7
    Subwoofer: PSW505 X 2

    2 Channel
    Marantz 2252B
    Technics SL-Q2 turntable
    Kef Q50
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  • zippty2001
    zippty2001 Posts: 232
    edited September 2010
    i have a cs400 that i might sell if you want pictures let me know i would like 100 + shipping
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited September 2010
    zippty2001 wrote: »
    i have a cs400 that i might sell if you want pictures let me know i would like 100 + shipping

    PM sent
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
    Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
    DVD Player: Sony PS4
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  • classic carl
    classic carl Posts: 648
    edited September 2010
    cheif pontiac wrote: »
    $250 is way out of line.

    I have to agree. I paid $270 for mine, brand new in 2001.
    Main System:
    Proton AA-1150 ~ Yamaha C-4 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Sennheiser HD600 ~ Monitor Audio Silver RS8 & FB210 ~ Martin Logan Dynamo ~ Teac R-919X ~ Marantz CD5003 ~ Squeezebox Classic ~ Music Hall dac25.2 ~ Dual 1229/Acutex M312 III STR ~ Music Hall mmf-5.1/Goldring 1012GX ~ Music Hall Cruise Control 2.0

    Home Theater:
    Vizio V585-H11 ~ Yamaha RX-V800 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Marantz DV6001 ~ EPI M90 ~ Polk Audio RT35i ~ CS400i ~ (2) Polk Audio PSW450

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