CSi5 vs CSi3

bob1964
bob1964 Posts: 5
edited March 2006 in Speakers
Hello Everyone
Just stumbled onto this site and what a wealth of information . Ive been a polk fan after recently aquiring a set of RTi-10s what a fabulous speaker blows away my Bose
Currently i have a Denon AVR2801 with my RTi-10s as fronts and Dalquist QX-8s as rears my question is will i be able to tell the difference between the center channels ? also what is the best way to amp my system or should i go for a better reciever ?
Thanks in advance
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  • kingsqueak
    kingsqueak Posts: 116
    edited March 2006
    The CSi5 will be the 'perfect' match for the driver size in the RTi10's.

    I run a CSi3 with RTi6's as mains and find it blends in just fine. I had a size/placement issue so the 5 wasn't ideal for me.

    The 3 is a bit more efficient so people say, though you'll need a beefy amp for the 10's anyway so going with the 5 might make sense.

    I don't know the 2801, but if it has current processing options and pre-outs, you could always ponder something like the Outlaw 5 or 7 channel amps like the 7500. It would be a massive power and quality upgrade and surely get the most out of your speakers. You could update the pre later on and that amp will still be good to go. It's all up to your budget.
    Harman Kardon AVR-435 Receiver
    Polk RTi6 (L/R) CSi3 (Center) RM3000 (SL/SR)
    SVS 25-31 PCi (Sub)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2006
    +1 on what Kingsqueak said! Get yourself a 5 or 7 channel Outlaw amp and & enjoy! You will have all the power you need regardless of what other upgrades you do to your system.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • RichterCAG
    RichterCAG Posts: 70
    edited March 2006
    CSi5 for rti10's.
    Don't give it a second thought.
    It's incredible. CSi5 is more powerful then my dated r50 towers.

    the trio, with promper amperage, run down most 5.1/7.1 entire setups.
    JVC 61FN97
    Harman Kardon avr330
    RTi10 l/r front
    CSi5 center
    Atrium 45 (four for the surrounds.)
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  • bob1964
    bob1964 Posts: 5
    edited March 2006
    Great thanks for the feedback.....whats one of those amps run ?
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2006
    WWW.Outlawaudio.com

    Have a look!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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