csi3 to csi5 should I even bother?

jojomgee
jojomgee Posts: 198
edited July 2011 in Speakers
I just upgraded the monitors to the rti series
I wanted the 5 but the little package deal i got was with the 3

on the spec page it doesnt seem like much of a difference between the two speakers.....
should i bother upgrading to the 5?
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  • SRTer
    SRTer Posts: 372
    edited July 2011
    jojomgee wrote: »
    I just upgraded the monitors to the rti series
    I wanted the 5 but the little package deal i got was with the 3

    on the spec page it doesnt seem like much of a difference between the two speakers.....
    should i bother upgrading to the 5?

    What RTi front speakers did you buy?
    Fronts: Polk RTi A9
    Center: Polk CSI A6
    Rears: Polk RTi A7
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-35 (140 watts x 7)
    Amplifier: Adcom GFA-555 Mk.II (200 watt @ 8 ohms)
    Sub: Polk DSW PRO 500 (10 inch, 200 Watt)
    TV: Samsung 59 inch 3D Plasma 600 Hz PN59D7000
    Sources: Samsung BD-D6700 3D Blu-ray Player, DirecTV, PS3, iPhone 4 and IPod Classic with Apple Lossless Tracks
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  • jojomgee
    jojomgee Posts: 198
    edited July 2011
    The 8's
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited July 2011
    In short, unless u got rti4s yes it will make a pretty big difference. Voices will be clearer with more depth, and effects will be better anchored to the screen. Having said that( the upgrade.from the cs1 to the csi3 is pretty big, so u may find that ur happy. Try out the csi3 first before you decide.
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  • jojomgee
    jojomgee Posts: 198
    edited July 2011
    It wont cost much for the 5 so ill probably do it then
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  • SRTer
    SRTer Posts: 372
    edited July 2011
    jojomgee wrote: »
    It wont cost much for the 5 so ill probably do it then

    In this case, bigger is better.
    Fronts: Polk RTi A9
    Center: Polk CSI A6
    Rears: Polk RTi A7
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-35 (140 watts x 7)
    Amplifier: Adcom GFA-555 Mk.II (200 watt @ 8 ohms)
    Sub: Polk DSW PRO 500 (10 inch, 200 Watt)
    TV: Samsung 59 inch 3D Plasma 600 Hz PN59D7000
    Sources: Samsung BD-D6700 3D Blu-ray Player, DirecTV, PS3, iPhone 4 and IPod Classic with Apple Lossless Tracks
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  • chadam44
    chadam44 Posts: 68
    edited July 2011
    CSI5 would be better, but good luck finding one. They only pop up here every once in a while. CSi3 can be found pretty easy online new or used though. Sound with the CSi3 will be provide less of a sound stage but it is still a solid speaker and will mate well with your setup.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2011
    I upgraded from a CSi3 to a Csi5 and was very impressed with the difference.. well worth it to me.. I couldn't get rid of the CSi3 fast enough.. it is quite a bit larger though.. so make sure you have room for it

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • matchan
    matchan Posts: 73
    edited July 2011
    punk-roc wrote: »
    I upgraded from a CSi3 to a Csi5 and was very impressed with the difference.. well worth it to me.. I couldn't get rid of the CSi3 fast enough.. it is quite a bit larger though.. so make sure you have room for it

    Jason

    Can you please elaborate a bit more on what the perceived difference was ? What amp , source etc ?
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2011
    everything was better; soundstage, clarity, etc - its a better speaker.

    RTi8 fronts, R15 surrounds, and CSi5 powered with a Pio SC-27, PSW505. Main source is comcast HD cable.. PS3 for games and bluray
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited July 2011
    chadam44 wrote: »
    CSI5 would be better, but good luck finding one. They only pop up here every once in a while.

    There are 3 listed in Polk's ebay store, so if your going to jump then I would suggest you go for it ASAP. Available in both colors also. You should notice the difference as others have. Bigger center as mentioned but it does sound very good on all sources especially gaming. I power mine with a Sunfire TGA 5200 with no issue; excellent clarity.
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