Voice/timbre matching

boomerfss
boomerfss Posts: 125
edited October 2010 in Speakers
Just wondering how important this is. I have Monitor 70 series 2 for my fronts and came across a great deal for a CSI A6 center channel last night. I know the CS2 is the matching center, but the CSI A6 was on sale cheaper and is a step up.

SO does the voice/timbre matching really matter if I am staying within the same company? Also, if it matters, I have a PSW505 sub.
Onkyo HTRC 180
Polk Monitor 70 Series 2 Fronts
Polk CSi A6 Center
Polk PSW505 Sub Woofer
Polk Monitor 60 Series 2 Surrounds.
Harman Kardon HTSK18 Back Ceiling Mounted
PS3 Xbox
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited October 2010
    Timbre matching is important mainly for your front stage (L/C/R).

    Think you meant Monitor 70's right?

    Btw, that CSiA6 is one hell of a center channel. Step it up and add some RTiA towers with that bad boy ;)

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  • boomerfss
    boomerfss Posts: 125
    edited October 2010
    Oops, I did mean Monitor (tks).

    I just upgraded most of my system and can't turn around and get new fronts. It was just such a good deal for the A6. Would I be better off with the CS2?
    Onkyo HTRC 180
    Polk Monitor 70 Series 2 Fronts
    Polk CSi A6 Center
    Polk PSW505 Sub Woofer
    Polk Monitor 60 Series 2 Surrounds.
    Harman Kardon HTSK18 Back Ceiling Mounted
    PS3 Xbox
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited October 2010
    timbre matching is very important in the front soundstage, but a deal like that center should be taken...with eyes to go RTi up front to match it down the road at your pace.....timbre matching is important, but not as important as food ;)
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited October 2010
    boomerfss wrote: »
    Oops, I did mean Monitor (tks).

    I just upgraded most of my system and can't turn around and get new fronts. It was just such a good deal for the A6. Would I be better off with the CS2?

    For timbre matching, yes. But if you can't hear a difference then stick with the iA6+Monitor 70's up front.

    I've always heard a difference between my center channel and front speakers if they weren't timbre matched. It created a sort of echo, and really stood out.

    Not everyone hears the same, and not everyone likes their sound the same way either ;)
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited October 2010
    i had Monitor 70/50/40 and they matched great with the CS2 and my RTi10s match great with the CSia6. swapped the centers and it did not sound that good IMO

    if your gonna keep the Monitor 70s, go with a CS2 IMO


    but the CSia6 is a nice center
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  • boomerfss
    boomerfss Posts: 125
    edited October 2010
    Well, the CSI A6 was only 299 (Canadian). Maybe I will hold out and upgrade the 70's when I get the chance. I picked up the pair of Monitor 70's for 350 (canadian), so I don't feel bad about replacing them sooner rather then later.

    What does match up with the A6?
    Onkyo HTRC 180
    Polk Monitor 70 Series 2 Fronts
    Polk CSi A6 Center
    Polk PSW505 Sub Woofer
    Polk Monitor 60 Series 2 Surrounds.
    Harman Kardon HTSK18 Back Ceiling Mounted
    PS3 Xbox
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  • cnoat
    cnoat Posts: 315
    edited October 2010
    5's,7's,and 9's are all matched with the A6
    Parasound Avc-1800
    Mains-Rti 12 -Parasound 1500a
    Center-Csi5-Parasound 1000a
    Rears-Rti 8-Parasound 750a
    Sub SVS Ultra Tv 12
    Diamondback and King Cobra IC's
    AQ T4 SC
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