center channel for RT800 with silk tweeter replacements??

sross17
sross17 Posts: 14
edited January 2007 in Speakers
I just had my tweeters replaced on my RT800's and I was told the replacements are silk. With this being the case, I want to match a new center channel to my RT800's that now have silk tweeters. What would be the best center channel to buy as a match?
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  • jcaut
    jcaut Posts: 1,849
    edited January 2007
    A CS400 is the best matching center.

    Most folks report not hearing much difference in the sound of the Tri-lam versus the silk replacement. I wouldn't worry about having the Tri-lam in the center, but if it bothers you, you could always replace it with the silk.

    Jason
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  • sross17
    sross17 Posts: 14
    edited January 2007
    Jason,

    Thanks for the reply. Is there anything newer that is comparible to the CS400i? It seems very difficult to find one for sale. Looking to spend no more than $300.00
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  • jcaut
    jcaut Posts: 1,849
    edited January 2007
    Well, I don't know my newer Polk products as well, but the CSi5 would be comparable, I guess. Certainly not as good a match as a CS400(i) (are your 800's i's?). More expensive, too. You should be able to find a 400 for less than $300 if you're patient enough watch and wait.
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  • cambir
    cambir Posts: 1,046
    edited January 2007
    CS400 and 400i centers are typically going for around $200 on ebay. Within the budget and would be a great match.

    I just picked up a CS300 (next smallest center from the same time period, but not as common) on ebay for around $100 to pair with some RT600s (hope to replace with 800s soon, just need to find some).
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