Need timber matching Center for this Polk R series set up

mekatoka

I have the following set up of speakers
2x Polk R50's for fronts
2x Polk R30's for back
2x Polk R20's for rear surrounds

I need to find a timber matching center for this set up. I have been told that CSi30 might be a good match but I haven't been able to find one.
Can you suggest me something that matches this setup or point me where to buy one.

Thanks

Mike682

I have the Csi3 which blends well with my R30's.

Ron Temple

Welcome,

What are you powering them with? CSi25, CS1, CSi3, CSi30 or 40 all will work. The 25 which is almost a secret is an R series speaker.

mekatoka

hey Ron, I joined here based on your reply a few hours ago on AVS

I am powering it with an older Pioneer model but intend to replace it with Pioneer 1015 TX.

Ron Temple

Keep in mind the CSi3 is brighter than the Rs if you go that route. Sounds good, just needs to be tamed a bit when configed.

Good luck.

Shizelbs

I use the timbre matched CSi20 with my R40s.

mekatoka

Yeah, I have see that Polk recommends CSi20 with R50 fronts but they are very ancient and I can't find anywhere.

I see that a lot of the people who bought the R50's in the recent times use the CS1,CSi30 etc.

Right now, I am thinking CSi25 or CSi3. The CSi25 is only available on (www.outpost.com). I got my speakers for a very low price and am very reluctant to spend double the amount on a center channel.

Ron Temple

Agree up to a point. The CSi25 is a good deal at $100, but not $180. If you're gonna spend $180 get a CS2. If you see a deal on the other models snap one up.

mekatoka

I live in Michigan and there are no Fry stores around here. Do you know if Fry carries the CSi25 for 100$ all the time?

I also remember reading somewhere that CSi20 is underpowered when paired with the R50's.

I am thinking if I know someone on the west coast who can go and pick one for me.

Ron Temple

Agree on the CSi20.

Frys puts the CSi25 on sale twice a month on Fridays for $99. No way to predict and not every store has them. I'll watch for you and send you a PM. But, if you know someone in Chicago, it'd save you $10-15 in shipping.

mekatoka

Are you saying that Outpost website has it on sale once every two weeks or so?

I thought you said Outpost never has them on sale and only some Fry stores have it at that price.

I know someone who lives in Lombard. Please let me know if you see something there.

Ron Temple

No I meant Frys. I don't go to Outpost much, there are 6 Frys stores within 30 miles of my house. The ads only run for the local stores, sorry to say. Sometimes the big sales are very similar.

I'll look out for one for you and let you know. Call you friend in IL and see if he'll help. In the meantime, keep trying ebay. I got a great deal, you will too.