Should I swap out my center CS245i with a CS10? Running Tsi100's

drjoeshmoe
drjoeshmoe Posts: 6
edited March 2012 in Speakers
I have two pairs of TSi100 and currently and using a CS245i as the center,
my question is, would I benefit from going to a CS10 center since it is from the same line as my bookshelfs?
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited March 2012
    Most people here will tell you to timbre match your front 3, and I tend to agree. But...I was running a pair of rti4s with a cs1 (kind of the opposite scenario) for awhile back when I was just getting into this crazy hobby and it never bothered me at the time. Plus, the cs254i is a MUCH better center than the monitor or tsi counterparts. Heavier, better components, crossovers, etc. I think that you might be a little disappointed in the change in sound if you switch. If you like the sound now, I say stick with it. If you feel like there is a change in tone or timbre when voices or other sounds pan across your front stage and it bothers you, then it might be worth a shot. The best idea would be to compare in-home if possible.
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 909
    edited March 2012
    keep the CS245i, The cs1 isn't all that great anyway
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