New to Forum - Center ?? CS10 vs CSi3

FD Jeremy
FD Jeremy Posts: 6
edited December 2010 in Speakers
Hello Club Polk,

I'm a newb to higher end stereos and I know that what I'm building isn't top of the line, at this point I'm shooting for a middle tier system.

I've got a Sony STR-DN1000 Receiver
Fischer Towers (not sure model, they're old school but big)
JVC Surrounds (Came with my first all in one Surround sound system)
JVC Center (same as above)
Kenwood Sub(not sure model either)

I'm incrementally upgrading my setup and the weakest link I have right now is the wimpy center channel. I'm constantly turning the volume up for dialog and down for action non stop.

I'm looking at two options now and wanted to know what you guys think as to which center I should go with. I'll be upgrading the 4 rears and next then the towers. I'm not exactly sure which would be the better route, the CS10 or the CSi3. They both seem to have similar specs and are at about the same price point.

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jeremy
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited November 2010
    CSi3.
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • FD Jeremy
    FD Jeremy Posts: 6
    edited November 2010
    Thanks for the response. Which fronts would pair well with that center?
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited November 2010
    RTi8's for your fronts. RTi4's or FXi3's would well as your surrounds.
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • FD Jeremy
    FD Jeremy Posts: 6
    edited November 2010
    I'm confused on what to put together to take full advantage of the 7.1 surround capabilities of my receiver. Are you recommending that I purchase two sets of FXi3's?

    I was thinking about getting two sets of the RM8's to spread out the sound.

    What do you guys think about that? Would I be making a mistake?
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  • FD Jeremy
    FD Jeremy Posts: 6
    edited November 2010
    tttp
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  • FD Jeremy
    FD Jeremy Posts: 6
    edited December 2010
    With the FXi3, does the dipole setup / bi-directional orientation take the place of two surround speakers with a normal 7.1 setup? If not, would you buy 4 FXi3s?

    I'm somewhat confused as to how to set those particular speakers up in the room.

    Thanks,
    Jeremy
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  • Zeros
    Zeros Posts: 940
    edited December 2010
    FXi3's would be used as a pair, either side surround or rear surround or both if you bought two pair. You would need two pair if you want to do 7.1 with them. You do not have to use dipoles though, you can get away with using bookshelves or floor standing speakers for surround duty too.
    My Basement / Home Theater Room
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