brand new to home theater.

partyboy53551

So i went out on black friday and found some great deals. I ended up with a pair of rti8's, a h/k 1600, and a psw 505 to boot. Im almost all home theater, but have to stay with the 2.1, maybe talk the wife into a center for 3.1. Im wondering if the cs20 would be a match or not? Also if anyone is familiar with the reciever do i set up the sub for present, or 12? I have the fronts set to small with 80 crossover. Anything else I should really be looking into in your opionion?? The ezet on th h/k wont work without a min. of 5.1 setup. Can i fool it with a bunch of my old speakers and then remove them?

ohskigod

the RTi center is actually called the CSi


CSi A6 bigger


CSi A4 smaller


this will timbre match. very important to have your center timbre match, that cs20 will not be. Take your time and save up. with a center not having one can be better than having the wrong one.

with those RTi8's, I would get the bigger center, thats my .02, but the smaller one will tibre match and be much better than none.

welcome to the club, home theater can be addicting.

Zeros

Lasareath wrote: »

You would want to get an Rti center as well.

As per the rest of your questions I'm sure some peeps will chime in.

And by Rti center, Las means a CSi5 preferably. If not , go with a CSi3.

Edit: or what Ohski said above.

Ricardo

Actually the right match for the RTi8's would be the CSi5. You should be able to find one for cheap and it's one of the best centers Polk has ever made.

Welcome!!

Knucklehead

I have that set-up as well, the CSi5 is a fantastic center., Its a monster, make sure you have room for it.

partyboy53551

Thanks for the input, ill be keeping an eye out for the csi5!!!!

Sherardp

CSiA6 if you can't find the CSi5. Same speaker slightly different design in the cabinets.