CSi3 vs CSiA6 worth the upgrade?

militiadropo
militiadropo Posts: 6
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Can anyone help me here if it's worth the upgrade to CSiA6 from CSi3?
since I am getting A6 for a cheaper price I thought of upgrading my center channel?
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,306
    Short answer
    Yes it's definitely an upgrade
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,465
    YES!

    110% YES
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
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  • militiadropo
    militiadropo Posts: 6
    what would be the main difference?
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,306
    Fuller better projected dialog which is key in an HT
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • militiadropo
    militiadropo Posts: 6
    edited April 2018
    Also, would Klipsch Reference RC-62 II would be better than CSiA6
    with RTi12 Towers?
    and what would be the main difference between them?
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,306
    Google timber matching
    The Klipsch will sound way off in your system
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,272
    militiadropo wrote: »
    what would be the main difference?
    I own both the CSi3 and CSi5 (older version of CSiA6). What a difference when I upgraded to the CSi5. The CSi5 went much deeper which is awesome when someone with a gravelly voice speaks (Sam Elliot). Just be aware of how large the CSiA6 is! Make sure you have the room to place it. I took a picture of both the CSi3 and CSi5 together, to give you an idea of the size difference, I'll dig it up here in a couple minutes.

    Upgrading my center and my sub was some of the best money I've spent.

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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,272
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Yes absolutely the best hem theater upgrade you can make besides the sub. Well worth is especially if you can get a good deal!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
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  • militiadropo
    militiadropo Posts: 6
    got RTi12 as my front towers and SVS SB-2000 as my sub.
    I use Pioneer SC-LX as my receiver and Rotel RMB-1585 as amplifier.
    is Polk gonna be better or Klipsch for this setup and what else would you suggest?
    Damn that's huge

    Thank You
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,121
    Hermitism wrote: »
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    ^^^ THIS ^^^

    If your rig can accommodate the extra real estate, I highly doubt you'll be disappointed
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  • dolbyd
    dolbyd Posts: 430
    Go the A6. Its a great center.

    If you think the A6 is huge try a CS1000P.
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    Main room- RTiA9 x4, CSiA6, in ceiling Atmos RT-70 x4, SVS PC 4000 x2, Marantz 8805A, OPPO 203, Emotiva DR3 G3, Emotiva XPA-2 G3, Emotiva XPA-5 G3, Emotiva X300, Sony 75" 940E, Panasonic Plasma VT50, PS Audio Power Port X2, PS Audio AC-5 x8, AQ Rocket 33 Biwire speaker cables, AQ King Cobra XLR IC, Furman PFi20 W/Cullen cable, SoildSteel S4-4 rack, Gik room treatments

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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,272
    militiadropo wrote: »
    got RTi12 as my front towers and SVS SB-2000 as my sub.
    I use Pioneer SC-LX as my receiver and Rotel RMB-1585 as amplifier.
    is Polk gonna be better or Klipsch for this setup and what else would you suggest?
    Damn that's huge

    Thank You
    The CSi3 and CSi5 are that matching centers to your RTi12 towers. The newer version would be the CSiA4 and CSiA6 which are basically the same speakers with updated curved cabinets, but the dimensions are almost exactly the same as the predecessors. I think they also updated the crossovers, but they would still be timbre matched (same tonal quality) to your RTi12. I'd highly recommend the larger centers, either the CSi5 or CSiA6.

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  • militiadropo
    militiadropo Posts: 6
    dolbyd wrote: »
    Go the A6. Its a great center.

    If you think the A6 is huge try a CS1000P.
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    WOAHHH
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  • militiadropo
    militiadropo Posts: 6
    Hermitism wrote: »
    militiadropo wrote: »
    got RTi12 as my front towers and SVS SB-2000 as my sub.
    I use Pioneer SC-LX as my receiver and Rotel RMB-1585 as amplifier.
    is Polk gonna be better or Klipsch for this setup and what else would you suggest?
    Damn that's huge

    Thank You
    The CSi3 and CSi5 are that matching centers to your RTi12 towers. The newer version would be the CSiA4 and CSiA6 which are basically the same speakers with updated curved cabinets, but the dimensions are almost exactly the same as the predecessors. I think they also updated the crossovers, but they would still be timbre matched (same tonal quality) to your RTi12. I'd highly recommend the larger centers, either the CSi5 or CSiA6.

    Alright, I'll look for those.
    Thank You guys
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,046
    Another vote for the 6 if you can fit it in. Like others I went from the 3 to the 5. Huge difference not just in size. The 5 was more full and deep.
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,465
    I grabbed my CSiA6 of CL for $70 in near mint. If you can look for either the CSi5 or CSiA6. Both are very good speakers. I have a CSi3 in the garage I'll let go for cheap. I just wont ship it
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
    Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
    Working Warehouse; Yamaha A-S301, Sony DVP-NS3100ES for disc Plok TSX550T SVS PB2000 Mini tower PC with 400GB of music
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    mrloren wrote: »
    I grabbed my CSiA6 of CL for $70 in near mint. If you can look for either the CSi5 or CSiA6. Both are very good speakers. I have a CSi3 in the garage I'll let go for cheap. I just wont ship it

    Why not? I shipped one to @PSOVLSK years ago and used a throw pillow for extra reinforcements. It arrived unscathed!!!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,272
    I think the guy wants to upgrade from a CSi3.
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,465
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    mrloren wrote: »
    I grabbed my CSiA6 of CL for $70 in near mint. If you can look for either the CSi5 or CSiA6. Both are very good speakers. I have a CSi3 in the garage I'll let go for cheap. I just wont ship it

    Why not? I shipped one to @PSOVLSK years ago and used a throw pillow for extra reinforcements. It arrived unscathed!!!

    I'll let it got for $30 so it will cost close to that to ship it.
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
    Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
    Working Warehouse; Yamaha A-S301, Sony DVP-NS3100ES for disc Plok TSX550T SVS PB2000 Mini tower PC with 400GB of music
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