csi40

stpjcp1
stpjcp1 Posts: 9
edited November 2003 in Speakers
i have csi30 along with my rti38's as my mains. i would like to upgrade to a csi40 (especially after reading all the rave reviews) but don't know if the 40 will overpower my 38's. any recommendations? thanks.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited November 2003
    Do it! The center channel handles approx. 70% of the sound track during a typical movie so having a good center channel is almost manditory.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited November 2003
    Absolutely not! The CSi40 will blend in better in your system. You should get a good deal on that center right now because the new models are out.

    Maurice
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  • scornful
    scornful Posts: 272
    edited November 2003
    I agree. As far as the 40 overpowering the 38's.... I seriously doubt it. If nothing else, it will more closely match the 38's in range (the 6.5" rather than the 5.25" mid of the 30). The 40 is slightly more efficient than the 30, 91dB as opposed to 90dB, but not enough you will likely notice. If you plan on doing it, I'd do it soon as these are getting scarce.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2003
    CSi40, hands down. The CSi30 is a very capable center channel, but the CSi40 is much more robust. I wouldn't quite go to the 70% mark, but the center does get the most channel information.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited November 2003
    If you plan on doing it, I'd do it soon as these are getting scarce.

    i agree with everyone else, the 40 will do better and you should get one quick because the old line is getting tough to find. i had to go to a store 3+ hours away to get the FXi30's i wanted. the CSi40 is probably a bit easier to find but don't wait too long.
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  • stpjcp1
    stpjcp1 Posts: 9
    edited November 2003
    thanks everyone. making the call to cructhfield right now! i'm pretty damn excited about getting the 40.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2003
    Good to see you've taken everyone's advice. I purchased the 40 a couple of weeks ago to go with my 38's. As others have mentioned, the 40 blends in much better for a seamless sound. I'm sure you'll be glad you upgraded.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2003
    I have a referral code for $20 off your purchase if you would like to have it? It also helps me :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • stpjcp1
    stpjcp1 Posts: 9
    edited November 2003
    thank you for the offer dorokusai. i already ordered the unit with my wife's discount.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2003
    Cool, glad to hear that money was saved....mission accomplished either way :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • jaj
    jaj Posts: 5
    edited November 2003
    I just purchased the csi40 to go with my rti100 and it sounds great
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited November 2003
    At first I was going to get a CSi30 for my center channel to go with my RTi70's, but then I came to my senses and went with the CSi40, w/ the CSi30 taking the back seat (meaning a rear center channel, and a damn good one, too!).
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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