Looking for a new center channel to match my Monitor Series II's

ravis217
ravis217 Posts: 1
edited August 2013 in Speakers
Hi guys, I did some googling and forum searching but couldn't really find a question that matched mine.

I need a new center channel because mine isn't cutting it.

First, my setup:

Onkyo TX-NR808
Front: Monitor 70 Series II
Rear: Monitor 40 Series II
Center: CS10

After some reading, I realize that the CS10 isn't a good match for the 70's up front.

Here is my problem. Newegg has the CS2 Series II listed as discontinued. Same for the CS20

I have up to a $300-350 budget for the center channel, I just want to make sure I get something that blends with the 70's.

Thanks!
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited August 2013
    The Monitor 25c is a timbre match for my Monitor 75t, same size drivers as yours. I would suspect it'd be a good match for you as well.

    And welcome to the club!
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,805
    edited August 2013
    I just checked Polk ebay, there a few CS2's and a CS20 and will bring you well under budget.
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