CS1000p
chefkungfu
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Hey guys, I just bought a CS1000p center channel for $260. Excellent condition, just has a few scratches on the bottom side. I was given a demo and everything sounded fantastic! Good highs, and low bass! I'll post pics later on.
Just want to know some of your opinions if I overpaid or got a fair deal!
Thank you guys!!
FT
Just want to know some of your opinions if I overpaid or got a fair deal!
Thank you guys!!
FT
SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
RT5000 x 2
RT2000p
CS400i
CS350-LS
LS F/X
PSW650
PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
Pioneer Elite SC-89
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
XBOX One
MIT Interconnects
BJC
RT5000 x 2
RT2000p
CS400i
CS350-LS
LS F/X
PSW650
PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
Pioneer Elite SC-89
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
XBOX One
MIT Interconnects
BJC
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That is a fantastic deal!
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Here is a pic. I just have to replace two of the inserts where the little pegs slide into from the grill. The scratches are facing the bottom so no worries! Thanks guys! I could not have pass this deal up! I hope I wasn't shafted!
FTSRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
RT5000 x 2
RT2000p
CS400i
CS350-LS
LS F/X
PSW650
PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
Pioneer Elite SC-89
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
XBOX One
MIT Interconnects
BJC -
Thank you Conradicles! I had a feeling about this one!Conradicles wrote: »That is a fantastic deal!SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
RT5000 x 2
RT2000p
CS400i
CS350-LS
LS F/X
PSW650
PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
Pioneer Elite SC-89
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
XBOX One
MIT Interconnects
BJC -
The only thing, all my other speakers are black and this is Rosewood! I'm willing to overlook it...SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
RT5000 x 2
RT2000p
CS400i
CS350-LS
LS F/X
PSW650
PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
Pioneer Elite SC-89
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
XBOX One
MIT Interconnects
BJC -
chefkungfu wrote: »The only thing, all my other speakers are black and this is Rosewood! I'm willing to overlook it...
As well you should. That is arguably the best center Polk ever made and I think you got an excellent deal on it!! -
Is that the one from Ebay that was listed for $290? $260 for that thing is a steal. Congrats!!!Display: Sony 42" LCD
Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
Fronts: NHT 2.5
Center: NHT VS-1.2A
Surrounds: NHT Super One
Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD -
Thanks ken, after watching movies all night last night and all morning today, I'm convinced this center is amazing!!
What a monster this thing is. I was so impressed, I've been popping in blu-ray after blue-ray in! Heck I'm so impressed by it, I forgot it was Rosewood!SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
RT5000 x 2
RT2000p
CS400i
CS350-LS
LS F/X
PSW650
PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
Pioneer Elite SC-89
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
XBOX One
MIT Interconnects
BJC -
So how better is it than CS350-LS?
Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze. -
Hello HTguru, Yes that was the one! Here I am just "looking" around the bay not wanting to buy anything..... then I came across that listing! I couldn't believe what I was reading! I thought it may have been a joke or a mistake! I must have re-read that posting 3-4 times, almost hit the buy it now, but took my chance with a best offer of said price. (was going to go even lower, but was afraid of him not accepting).
I felt like it fell on my lap, ie.. local p/u only, such a low price, & a CS1000 to boot!
I said to myself, I had to be crazy and not buy this thing! My wife didn't mind at all!! Submitted my offer (thought it was a fair price), within an hour in a half he accepted! Met him the next day, he gave me a demo on it, and I gave him the cash!! That was it, now it's in my home! I'm not sure what to do with my anemic CS350-LS now!Lol!HTguru1982 wrote: »Is that the one from Ebay that was listed for $290? $260 for that thing is a steal. Congrats!!!SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
RT5000 x 2
RT2000p
CS400i
CS350-LS
LS F/X
PSW650
PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
Pioneer Elite SC-89
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
XBOX One
MIT Interconnects
BJC -
WOW, that is a big boy. Give us your impressions after some time.Main Family Room: Sony 46 LCD, Sony Blue Ray, Sony DVD/VCR combo,Onkyo TXNR 708, Parasound 5250,
Polk SDS-SRS with mods, CSI 5 center + Klipsch SC2, Polk RT2000P rears, Klipsch KG 1.5's sides, Polk Micro Pro 1000, Polk Micro Pro 2000, Polk SW505, Belkin PF60, Signal Cable Classics,Monster IC's, 2 15 amp circuits & 1 20 amp circuit.
Living Room: Belkin PF60, Parasound HCA2200, MIT ProlineEXP balanced IC's,Emotiva XDA-1 DAC/Pre,Emotiva ERC2 transport,MIT AVT2, Polk LSI 9's. -
Hello Mystery, That CS1000 is just insane! I don't think I've heard a center channel that makes a movie come alive like this thing!
My CS350, I'm sorry to say, seems anemic compared to the CS1000! At least that's what I think, others may have a different opinion, or my have heard even better ones! For me and my set up, I couldn't ask for anything more! I'm very happy with it!
Now if I can get my PSW1200 plate amp repaired, I'll be like a kid in a candy store! The inept goons at the P/O must have thrown the package out of the truck while it was still moving!! The plate itself is bent on the corners, and the PC board with the capaciters were completly destroyed! Along with a bit of damage to the transformer!So how better is it than CS350-LS?SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
RT5000 x 2
RT2000p
CS400i
CS350-LS
LS F/X
PSW650
PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
Pioneer Elite SC-89
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
XBOX One
MIT Interconnects
BJC -
Hello michael,
I've been watching movies all night, and all morning, I just took a break to read the forum... now I'm going to watch some more! My wife is at my in-laws, with my son... so I'm home all day goofing around between movies and the garage messing with my car!michael1947 wrote: »WOW, that is a big boy. Give us your impressions after some time.SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
RT5000 x 2
RT2000p
CS400i
CS350-LS
LS F/X
PSW650
PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
Pioneer Elite SC-89
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
XBOX One
MIT Interconnects
BJC -
Nice price chef, now you're cooking!
That baby is a beast! -
I'd hardly call a 350 anemic. Not a fair comparo of 4 4.5 drivers vs 4 6.5's, 2 of which are powered. Love my 350, just sayin....
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Hello ken,
By all means, please don't take that the wrong way! I've enjoyed my CS350 for 13 years and performed without any problems at very high and low volume loads! I'm still keeping my 350, I didn't mean any harm by saying "anemic". It was just a figure of speach! You're absolutly correct, it's a completely different animal... we're comparing powered vs. non-powered. Yea, big difference. I hope I didn't offend you or anyone else. I'll be careful on my choice of words next time.
I still love my 350 and absolutly will not part with it!
I feel bad now, so shame on me!
FT.ken brydson wrote: »I'd hardly call a 350 anemic. Not a fair comparo of 4 4.5 drivers vs 4 6.5's, 2 of which are powered. Love my 350, just sayin....SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
RT5000 x 2
RT2000p
CS400i
CS350-LS
LS F/X
PSW650
PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
Pioneer Elite SC-89
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
XBOX One
MIT Interconnects
BJC -
Thanks Polkie, this thing has been cooking all night and day with movies back to back! Only break it had, was when I went to bed Lol! It's been going all day today, and I'm getting ready to watch R.E. Retribution if I can stay awake.SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
RT5000 x 2
RT2000p
CS400i
CS350-LS
LS F/X
PSW650
PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
Pioneer Elite SC-89
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
XBOX One
MIT Interconnects
BJC -
Fantastic deal on an amazing center channel. There are days I wish I hadn't sold mine.____________________________________________________________
polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050 -
I paid over $900 more than 10 years ago for my 1st CS1000p and have no regrets. $260 is a bargain.
I have since bought two more CS1000p's and now have three of them (one is NOS unused in the factory box).
All are black.
I just bought another nice pair of RT3000 satellites today from rtart.
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Gatecrasher, thank you! I'm slowly piecing together something similar to yours, which I must say.... that's a wicked system you have! I've heard newer Polk's and other brands of speakers, but for whatever reason, I keep coming back to the RT's!!
That's how much I enjoy them, although I wouldn't mind scoring a pair of vintage SDS. You know, the big-boys!
You are very lucky to have one that's NOS! I'm still on a quest for a good condition RT5000 or separate speakers to that system! Even looking foe spare amps! They of course have to be all black!
FT.SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
RT5000 x 2
RT2000p
CS400i
CS350-LS
LS F/X
PSW650
PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
Pioneer Elite SC-89
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
XBOX One
MIT Interconnects
BJC -
dpowell, thank you!
I'm sorry you sold yours, I truly hope you have a suitable replacement! I would sell some of my body parts before I would part with any of mine! LOL!SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
RT5000 x 2
RT2000p
CS400i
CS350-LS
LS F/X
PSW650
PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
Pioneer Elite SC-89
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
XBOX One
MIT Interconnects
BJC -
Ya I have already told dpowell (in person) that I hate him for the speakers he has sold (especially the SRT's):razz:
He's still a great guy though.
The speaker kicks but and really shows when something isn't mixed quite right. Type O-, and Crash Test Dummies sound amazing.________________
2 Channel-Denon AVR-4520/SDA 2.3TL's
5.1-Denon AVR-4500h/RT3000P's/CS1000P/RT2000P's/ -
Gatecrasher wrote: »I just bought another nice pair of RT3000 satellites today from rtart.
Were those ones listed on ebay?Too many good quotes to list..waiting for some fresh ammo.
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The PARADIGM http://www.paradigm.com/products-current/type=center/model=signature-c5/page=overview is maybe the best center, but the POLK CS1000 is no far behind him (2nd place????) and POWERED! yes!
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Were those ones listed on ebay?
I don't think so. He had them for sale on here but that was a year ago.
This thread is a year old!
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Wow, that Paradigm would be interesting to listen to....but at about a $6K retail price...would consider something custom like this Acoustic Elegance TD10S's (10") along with a TD6M (6") and RAAL ribbon tweeter for less.ALSATIAN in USA wrote: »The PARADIGM http://www.paradigm.com/products-current/type=center/model=signature-c5/page=overview is maybe the best center, but the POLK CS1000 is no far behind him (2nd place????) and POWERED! yes!
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Would be cool to listen to all these big bad centers. Never got to hear the CS1000p back when Circuit City was around...and have not found one yet I'm willing to buy. Will see...2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2 -
What about the SRT center speaker?
It's rated at 1,000 watts
No powered subs though
I'm going to have to compare the SRT to the CS1000p here when I get a chance. -
Check on Ebay for the plate amp repair (located in Chicago)....I have used it for my RT1000i's and they also repair plate amps for the rest of the RT series towers. Search RT3000p on ebay-and Yes you got a great deal!Polk audio RT3000p's
Velodyne CHT15's x2 subwoofers! one for each tower
RT2000i's as surrounds
CS1000p
FX500i's
Looking for RT2000i's or RT3000p's...PM me...or click on profile and respond to my WTB ads...thanks!!! -
chefkungfu wrote: »dpowell, thank you!
I'm sorry you sold yours, I truly hope you have a suitable replacement! I would sell some of my body parts before I would part with any of mine! LOL!
I did. It took awhile to find one that was affordable but the LSiM706c is a perfect center with my SDA's. Glad you are enjoying the CS1000!____________________________________________________________
polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050 -
Gatecrasher wrote: »What about the SRT center speaker?
It's rated at 1,000 watts
No powered subs though
I'm going to have to compare the SRT to the CS1000p here when I get a chance.
I wouldn't worry about the powered subs too much in the comparison. The SRT center channel can handle much higher volume levels. The CS1000 is matched perfectly to the RT3000's. When you get into the SRT arena, it's a whole different ballgame and you need a center speaker that isn't limited by the internal 100wpc amp that the CS1000 has. It's not knocking the 1000 but just that the SRT's can be driven at levels that the CS1000 cannot keep up with. That is the reason I did not return to the CS1000 for my SDA 2.3TLs. I believe the same holds true with them. The LSim706c can handle loads of power and has no problem keeping up with the SDA's. It also has a very similar vocal bass signature to the CS1000 which is the one thing I really wanted.____________________________________________________________
polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050 -
I wouldn't worry about the powered subs too much in the comparison. The SRT center channel can handle much higher volume levels. The CS1000 is matched perfectly to the RT3000's. When you get into the SRT arena, it's a whole different ballgame and you need a center speaker that isn't limited by the internal 100wpc amp that the CS1000 has. It's not knocking the 1000 but just that the SRT's can be driven at levels that the CS1000 cannot keep up with. That is the reason I did not return to the CS1000 for my SDA 2.3TLs. I believe the same holds true with them. The LSim706c can handle loads of power and has no problem keeping up with the SDA's. It also has a very similar vocal bass signature to the CS1000 which is the one thing I really wanted.
Awesome post. I love finding out which speakers pair well with which other ones across multiple series! I love breaking tradition! LOLToo many good quotes to list..waiting for some fresh ammo.
