Differences between the CSI A6 and CSI 40?

brasil
brasil Posts: 267
edited March 2012 in Speakers
Hi to all. As I pointed out in a prevous thread, I am replacing my front mains from the RTI 70 to either the A7 or A9. Should I also replace my CSI 40 with the CSI A6? Is there enough improvement to warrant the replacement to match the new mains, or will the CSI 40 integrate seamlessly with the new A7 or A9?
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited March 2012
    I'm using A7's in my HT rig with a CSi40 and I can say it's totally seamless. Save your money.
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited March 2012
    another option is sell your current center, then get a csi5 for like 225 on ebay from Polk. csi5 is like csia6 in different box; same drivers and crossover
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  • brasil
    brasil Posts: 267
    edited March 2012
    So the driver's and crossovers are different from the CSI40 to the CSI A6? I know that the box and such is all new.
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited March 2012
    yes, way different. they don't share anything.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2012
    Don't change it out until you have listened to it with your new speakers. You might not be able to detect a difference, thereby saving some money. You can always change it out later.
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  • brasil
    brasil Posts: 267
    edited March 2012
    Decided to get the A6 for a perfect match to the A9's. Thanks for the input.
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited March 2012
    Best way to go!
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    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
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    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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