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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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
    edited August 2013
    Tornado Red wrote: »
    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!

    This. The only differences between the CS2 and the 25C is purely cosmetic. It uses the same drivers and crossover as the older center.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    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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