Cs400 Vs Cs300 Vs Cs350

gacole2000
gacole2000 Posts: 255
edited August 2005 in Speakers
Hello all-

I'm seeking opinions on the 3 listed centers speakers. I have a CS400, but we have moved and before I mount another shelf to put that beast on, I was thinking that a CS350 would sit on top of my big-screen much better. Granted it is much wider, but it does not have the same girth as the 400. Then I thought about maybe the 300? If anyone has owned all, or a couple of these speakers, I would appreciate the pros and cons of each. In a nutshell, will I lose anything going from my 400 to the 350 (1st choice) or 300? Please chime in!

Thanks- Greg
AVR: Yamaha RX-V661
DVD: Yamaha DV-C6480
BR: Samsung 1600
Mains: Polk RT55 (bi-amped)
Center: CS300
Sides: FX1000
Rears: RT/FX
Subs: SVS 20-39 PC+ 12.3 & DIY SVS 12.2
Projector: Optoma HD70 w/ 106" Elite Screen
Power: Panamax MAX 5100
Remote: Harmony One
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  • gacole2000
    gacole2000 Posts: 255
    edited August 2005
    Any opinions on the differences on switching from a CS 400 to a CS 350? Give me your $.02 please.

    Thanks- Greg
    AVR: Yamaha RX-V661
    DVD: Yamaha DV-C6480
    BR: Samsung 1600
    Mains: Polk RT55 (bi-amped)
    Center: CS300
    Sides: FX1000
    Rears: RT/FX
    Subs: SVS 20-39 PC+ 12.3 & DIY SVS 12.2
    Projector: Optoma HD70 w/ 106" Elite Screen
    Power: Panamax MAX 5100
    Remote: Harmony One
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited August 2005
    good question..!

    I have the 400, and have been oogling a 350 myself..

    mainly because the size fit`s over the tv better...

    wish I could help...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • gacole2000
    gacole2000 Posts: 255
    edited August 2005
    Same exact reason here. We moved into a new house and when you turn the corner from coming down the stairs there sits this beast. The 350 looks like it would fit much better and not seem so out of place.
    AVR: Yamaha RX-V661
    DVD: Yamaha DV-C6480
    BR: Samsung 1600
    Mains: Polk RT55 (bi-amped)
    Center: CS300
    Sides: FX1000
    Rears: RT/FX
    Subs: SVS 20-39 PC+ 12.3 & DIY SVS 12.2
    Projector: Optoma HD70 w/ 106" Elite Screen
    Power: Panamax MAX 5100
    Remote: Harmony One
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited August 2005
    The 400 is a beast isn`t it..!!?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • trubluluc
    trubluluc Posts: 2,067
    edited August 2005
    I own the cs350 and cs400 and cs400i center channel speakers.

    I can't tell any difference between the 400 and 400i in sound.
    The 350 is a completely different story. They are deeper and wider but not as tall.
    They don't match particularily well with the RT series speakers, but match up reasonably well with older sda speakers.
    I found they need more juice to get the same amount of sound out of them, maybe they are Less efficient, I'm not sure.


    -Luc
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