RTi8- and center suggestion

gregp
gregp Posts: 4
edited June 2005 in Speakers
Hi to all

I am thinking about getting RTi8's. A lot of people here at this forum suggest getting a CSi5 as a center to match. However I am thinking about getting a CSi3. One reason would be that CSi3 is almost half of the price of the CSi5. Does anyone think this would be a good idea? I know that both of them are good match for RTi8. Have anybody heard both of them with RTi8? Also my rears are FX300i; I don't have that much money to replace them now. I know that FXi30 would be the match for RTi8. Should I replace my rears or can I use my FX300i.

Thanks for all your help.:)
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  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited June 2005
    You can never go wrong with a larger, better center. Dialogue is so important. The only thing I don't like about the CSi speakers is a little bit of sibilance in S sounds during dialogue, but other than that it is a stellar speaker.

    Doesn't much matter that you're using the CSi5 w/ the RTi8's. Just because they are a bit smaller than the 10's and 12's doesn't mean it will throw off your soundstage by having a large center. The drivers match and the 8's are only a few Hz less extension than the 10's. It will be a great system with the CSi5. The 3 isn't bad, but it's not the best choice for a medium to large sized room.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited June 2005
    I have thew 8's and a 3. I find no sibilance what so ever. All that being said, an upgrade for me down the line would be the 5. But if $$ is an issue I would opt for the 3, it's not the best but it certainly is not bad at all. I have a medium room 14W x 16L, I also have a dinning room attached to the living room so this makes my living/dinning 22ft Long.
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  • JWBurns
    JWBurns Posts: 38
    edited June 2005
    I have the RTi8's and CSI5 center. I must say the combo is truely impressive! Crystal clear sound and makes dialoge so much easier to follow! Dialoge is everything in movies.

    I always say - buy right, buy once. No need to ever upgrade. For now that is :D
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited June 2005
    RTi8's and CSi5 here also; love them. they are just perfect.
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  • Burnzy
    Burnzy Posts: 250
    edited June 2005
    Yeah, if you can swing the $$, go for the CSi5, you won't be disapointed. I have the same set up: RTi8's w/the 5 center and love the sound.

    :)
    SYSTEM
    HDTV ..........Sony KP-57WV600
    CD / DVD......Sony DVP-C675D
    AVR ............Denon 2801
    MAINS .........Polk RTi8
    CENTER .......Polk CSi5
    Surrounds ....Polk FXi3
    Sub ............Polk PSW-250
    Cables.........Zebra Cables
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited June 2005
    I don't own them but I do sell them daily and I feel the 3 can get washed out a bit with the 8's up front. Sure it'll work but just doesn't have the stance it needs to IMO.
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    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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