Should I change my center channel from cs 350 to csi A6?

DMKertes
DMKertes Posts: 3
edited October 2014 in Speakers
I love my cs350, but I am now replacing my klisch 70 with RTI a9's. Do I really need to get a CSi A6? Will there be a big difference if I keep my CS 350? Thanks
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,779
    edited October 2014 Answer ✓
    The A6 is an exact timbre match to the 9's. Your 350 (while no slouch) is probably not going to match very well. If you can, try it before you get the A6. It may sound OK to you.

    I love my CS350 too, in fact I have 2 of them. Welcome to CP!!
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    edited October 2014
    Yes, its a no brainer.

    Oh and Welcome to the forum!
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  • DMKertes
    DMKertes Posts: 3
    Thanks. I was worried that they would not match as well, but I was crossing my fingers. Does this mean I should also change my rear FX500I? I hope not.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,779
    DMKertes wrote: »
    Thanks. I was worried that they would not match as well, but I was crossing my fingers. Does this mean I should also change my rear FX500I? I hope not.

    Rears aren't nearly as important to match as the front 3. Whatcha got back there? Also, how are you planning on powering the A9's? They need lots of juice to sound good.

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  • DMKertes
    DMKertes Posts: 3
    Hi Ken, I am using a pioneer elite SC-77. I have two Fx500i for rear and then two round gallo rear surround speakers. My room is fairly large with high ceilings. Really want to get the best sound for movies and xbox one. I am looking for ver clean sound and I am looking to spend up to $3000 for two new front speakers and a great center channel.
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    You'll need more power to make those 9's come alive.
    Anaheim Hills CA,
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    2 Channel: Rogue RP-5 / WireWorld Electra power cord / Marantz TT-15S1/ Ortofon - Quintet Black MC / Marantz NA8005 DAC / W4S mAmp's / Synology DS 216+ll-4TB / Polkaudio LSiM703
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    +1 on the A6 and giving those A9s more juice.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2014
    Welcome to Club Polk, You should listen to the system with the old center in place before you make the new purchase, it might sound just fine to you, If it does, then put that money towards a 200wpc 5 channel amp and kick the whole system up a notch.
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