RTi A5 for center instead of CSi A5?
Been wanting to get a third A9 to use for my center to switch out my CSI A5 so I’d have 3 matching A9’s for the front but they’re hard to find at the moment. I do however, have a chance to get an RTi A5 and thought it would be a good center upgrade in the meantime. Do you think there’s enough between the two A5’s to notice a difference in center performance to switch to the RTi A5? Or hold out till an A7 or A9 pops up?
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The CSiA6 is a big step up from the CSiA5 and what you should have bought to go with the A9's.Political Correctness'.........defined
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OP: What is a CSiA5? Do you mean CSi5, CSiA4 or CSiA6? Are you planning on turning the floor stander on it's side or is your TV mounted really high? I'm confused.
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Good catch on the model, I missed that
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The CSiA6 is a big step up from the CSiA5 and what you should have bought to go with the A9's.OP: What is a CSiA5? Do you mean CSi5, CSiA4 or CSiA6? Are you planning on turning the floor stander on it's side or is your TV mounted really high? I'm confused.
Sorry, I meant CSi5. I didn't get the A6 because it hadn't been released yet as my original Left/Right speakers were RT2000p's. One of my RT2000p's was damaged during a move a few years ago so I got the A9's to replace.
My TV is mounted about 48" from the floor so there is room to place an A5 (40" tall) underneath. I think an A7 would fit underneath too. I'd have to remount the TV higher to get an A9 under it. Plan is to one day get a projector and place the front 3 speakers behind the screen.
I thought the CSi5 and A6 were similar which is why I was looking to switch to the A5. If there is a big difference between the two centers though, I could look for an A6 first and try that. -
The CSiA6 is a big step up from the CSiA5 and what you should have bought to go with the A9's.OP: What is a CSiA5? Do you mean CSi5, CSiA4 or CSiA6? Are you planning on turning the floor stander on it's side or is your TV mounted really high? I'm confused.
Sorry, I meant CSi5. I didn't get the A6 because it hadn't been released yet as my original Left/Right speakers were RT2000p's. One of my RT2000p's was damaged during a move a few years ago so I got the A9's to replace.
My TV is mounted about 48" from the floor so there is room to place an A5 (40" tall) underneath. I think an A7 would fit underneath too. I'd have to remount the TV higher to get an A9 under it. Plan is to one day get a projector and place the front 3 speakers behind the screen.
I thought the CSi5 and A6 were similar which is why I was looking to switch to the A5. If there is a big difference between the two centers though, I could look for an A6 first and try that. -
The CSiA6 is a big step up from the CSiA5 and what you should have bought to go with the A9's.OP: What is a CSiA5? Do you mean CSi5, CSiA4 or CSiA6? Are you planning on turning the floor stander on it's side or is your TV mounted really high? I'm confused.
Sorry, I meant CSi5. I didn't get the A6 because it hadn't been released yet as my original Left/Right speakers were RT2000p's. One of my RT2000p's was damaged during a move a few years ago so I got the A9's to replace.
My TV is mounted about 48" from the floor so there is room to place an A5 (40" tall) underneath. I think an A7 would fit underneath too. I'd have to remount the TV higher to get an A9 under it. Plan is to one day get a projector and place the front 3 speakers behind the screen.
I thought the CSi5 and A6 were similar which is why I was looking to switch to the A5. If there is a big difference between the two centers though, I could look for an A6 first and try that. -
Sorry, I meant CSi5. I didn't get the A6 because it hadn't been released yet as my original Left/Right speakers were RT2000p's. One of my RT2000p's was damaged during a move a few years ago so I got the A9's to replace.
My TV is mounted about 48" from the floor so there is room to place an A5 (40" tall) underneath. I think an A7 would fit underneath too. I'd have to remount the TV higher to get an A9 under it. Plan is to one day get a projector and place the front 3 speakers behind the screen.
I thought the CSi5 and A6 were similar which is why I was looking to switch to the A5. If there is a big difference between the two centers though, I could look for an A6 first and try that. -
I meant CSi5. I didn't get the A6 because it hadn't been released yet as my original Left/Right speakers were RT2000p's. One of my RT2000p's was damaged during a move a few years ago so I got the A9's to replace.
My TV is mounted about 48" from the floor so there is room to place an A5 (40" tall) underneath. I think an A7 would fit underneath too. I'd have to remount the TV higher to get an A9 under it. Plan is to one day get a projector and place the front 3 speakers behind the screen.
I thought the CSi5 and A6 were similar which is why I was looking to switch to the A5. If there is a big difference between the two centers though, I could look for an A6 first and try that. -
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Holy Hindenburg!!
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CSi5 and CSiA6 are basically the same. Same drivers, I think updated crossovers in the A6. CSi5 has a boxy cabinet, where the CSiA6 has a more modern curved cabinet. Not worth upgrading a CSi5 to a CSiA6 unless you want the more modern cabinet and possibly better constructed cabinet . If anyone disagrees with me, they'll chime in soon.
edit:The CSiA6 is a big step up from the CSiA5 and what you should have bought to go with the A9's.
I think Jesse thought you were comparing a CSiA6 with a CSiA4. Big difference. -
The CSiA6 should have no problem being the center channel. I know nothing about the CSi5 and for whatever reason thought you were talking about the smaller CSiA4.
Maybe you need to adjust the calibration program in your AVR.Political Correctness'.........defined
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IMHO the best centers Polk has produced are the CS1000P, CSIA6, and the Legend 4002-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
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sorry for all the repeats. I clicked Post Comment and my message was still in the text input block like it wasn't submitted so I clicked Post Comment a few times thinking it would disappear at some point. My apologies.
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Reminds me of a girl I used to date. I'd wake up in the morning and she'd be laying next to me. I kept hitting the snooze button thinking she'd go away. Never worked.
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I have CSiA6 compared to CSiA5 it's just a masterpiece! Good solution with great technology!
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sorry for all the repeats. I clicked Post Comment and my message was still in the text input block like it wasn't submitted so I clicked Post Comment a few times thinking it would disappear at some point. My apologies.
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I'm thinking two rtia9 center channels one on top of the other- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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I hardly ever get to use my HT but when I do for sports or the occasional movie....stunned by the CsiA6 clarity and depth vs. my weenie RM system I get banished to every weekend lol.
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TV on the ceiling right where the A9s top out for best image accuracy.I'm thinking two rtia9 center channels one on top of the other
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Cant think of a better match than the CSIA6 center with the A9s, that's what I got for the front stage A9s and a CSIA6.Home Theater
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The CSi A6 works well w/the RTi A7s too😊Cant think of a better match than the CSIA6 center with the A9s, that's what I got for the front stage A9s and a CSIA6.
Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga: LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
*soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop) LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - 981, connected w/Monoprice Premiere ICs
Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s -
+1 on the CSi A6 with RTi A7s. A decent AVR drives them satisfactorily. I have a Marantz SR-7011, 125W @ 8ohms (yes, I know, current versus watts, so I count on their efficiency and don't push it too hard, letting the subs do their thing). I have not (yet) bought an Amp to properly power the A7s, much less a pair of A9s. -
FWIW: they don’t need a beast of an amp to shine. Something on par w/a P’sound HCA-1000 or say a Rotel RB-980/1 series would drive them fairly well though like the A9s, they like power. If a good sub PU the bottom octave*…I have not (yet) bought an Amp to properly power the A7s, much less a pair of A9s.
*in my space, the in-room is solid to the low 30s.
Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga: LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
*soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop) LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - 981, connected w/Monoprice Premiere ICs
Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s -
Thanks for the Amp suggestions.
