CSi5 VS CSi3

acsubie
acsubie Posts: 773
edited November 2007 in Speakers
just wondering if theres really much difference, only asked because i just purchased a pair of RTi10s for my fronts upgraded from Monitor 50s, i currently have a CS2 for the center, but i heard its important to have the front sound stage voice matched

i will be powering them with an Emotiva amp(125 w per channel) for now until i save for something bigger, but my living room is pretty small, my question is there really much difference between the CSi3 and Csi5 besides the $150 price differnce, i want my system to sound good, just wanna save money where i can also

any opinions would be appreciated..thanks
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited November 2007
    Don't skimp here-Csi5 all the way
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  • stangjason
    stangjason Posts: 341
    edited November 2007
    From what I've been reading on this sight with those RTi10's you need the CSi5 but from my post if you had RTi4's then the CSi3 would suffice.
    Pioneer vsx-1120k, B&K Sonata series video-5 amplifier, Polk Rti8, Fxi3, Csi5, and HSU VTF-1
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited November 2007
    The CSi5 is much better than the 3. It is a very big center and needs free air behind it. Don't stick it inside a cabinet.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited November 2007
    daboyz wrote: »
    Don't skimp here-Csi5 all the way

    +1 Csi5. The main speaker in a HT is the center. Why would you want to skimp on the number 1 speaker in HT. Same idea when getting a Sub, it is the second most important speaker in HT.

    engtz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • john22614
    john22614 Posts: 214
    edited November 2007
    I agree completely.....much fuller and richer sound from the 5......don't skimp on this one.
    B&W 804s mains
    B&W HTM4 center
    Polk PSW 1000 sub
    Outlaw 990 Pre Amp
    Anthem MCA 30 Amp
    Monitor Radius 180 surrounds
    Audiosource Stereo Amp for surrounds
    Denon 2910 Universal DVD/SACD Player
    Comcast DVR
    Pioneer Elite 42" Plasma 940 HD
    Harmony Universal Remote
    Blue Jeans interconnects and biwires
    Itunes Air Express
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  • Onac
    Onac Posts: 36
    edited November 2007
    I have heard both and the CSi5 was cleary better but sadly for me my stand will not allow the CSi5 to fit and I had to go with the CSi3 :(
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  • Berty
    Berty Posts: 23
    edited November 2007
    Can somebody tell me if there is a place in Canada where I can buy a Csi5?
    I made extensive search and found nothing.
    Is the new Csi A6 a good match with my Rti10?

    Thank you
    Bert
    ________________

    Pioneer Elite VSX-01TXH
    Mains: Polk Rti10
    Center: Polk Csi-5
    Surround: Rc-65i
    Back surr.: Rc-85i
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
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  • stangjason
    stangjason Posts: 341
    edited November 2007
    Do the RTi4 match the Csi5? Oh yeah I'd also like to to know how the Csi A4 stands up to the CSi5 or any Csi A models for that matter.
    Pioneer vsx-1120k, B&K Sonata series video-5 amplifier, Polk Rti8, Fxi3, Csi5, and HSU VTF-1
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2007
    Yes the CSI is matched to the RTI series.
    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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  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited November 2007
    ended up with the CS15..thanks for the help guys
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,064
    edited November 2007
    Onac wrote: »
    I have heard both and the CSi5 was cleary better but sadly for me my stand will not allow the CSi5 to fit and I had to go with the CSi3 :(


    Same here, I really want the 5...but the only one that fit was the 3.
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  • Paul in Canada
    Paul in Canada Posts: 178
    edited November 2007
    Berty wrote: »
    Can somebody tell me if there is a place in Canada where I can buy a Csi5?
    I made extensive search and found nothing.
    Is the new Csi A6 a good match with my Rti10?

    Thank you
    Bert

    Future Shop. Maybe
    Polk RTi 8's
    Polk CSi 5
    FXIA4"s
    Outlaw Audio M200 x2
    Denon AVR 2805
    Sony CDP C345
    Paradigm PW2200 Sub
    Panasonic 50"

    "It's futile to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person." demaples July 29/08
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  • Berty
    Berty Posts: 23
    edited November 2007
    Hi Paul,
    I looked there first and I called several stores and they don't have theme anymore.:(
    I will probably go with a Csi A6 instead.
    ________________

    Pioneer Elite VSX-01TXH
    Mains: Polk Rti10
    Center: Polk Csi-5
    Surround: Rc-65i
    Back surr.: Rc-85i
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
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  • stangjason
    stangjason Posts: 341
    edited November 2007
    I just ordered the CSi5 after figuring out it is too big to fit below the TV but what I didn't realize is that it comes with a built in kickstand that allows it to sit atop my TV. I'm just now hoping it will work ok. :)
    Pioneer vsx-1120k, B&K Sonata series video-5 amplifier, Polk Rti8, Fxi3, Csi5, and HSU VTF-1
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  • Onac
    Onac Posts: 36
    edited November 2007
    stangjason wrote: »
    I just ordered the CSi5 after figuring out it is too big to fit below the TV but what I didn't realize is that it comes with a built in kickstand that allows it to sit atop my TV. I'm just now hoping it will work ok. :)

    I tried doing that with my Sony SXRD and it worked but I didn't like the look of it at all. Mainly because my TV is against a side wall of a room and from teh hallway you can see behidn the TV and it just looked really funny. I wish my TV was against a back wall.

    Let us know how it works out!
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  • stangjason
    stangjason Posts: 341
    edited November 2007
    Onac wrote: »
    I tried doing that with my Sony SXRD and it worked but I didn't like the look of it at all. Mainly because my TV is against a side wall of a room and from teh hallway you can see behidn the TV and it just looked really funny. I wish my TV was against a back wall.

    Let us know how it works out!

    I really hope it doesn't look bad but I guess I'll have to figure something else out but if not I'll be returning it for the CSi3..oh well
    Pioneer vsx-1120k, B&K Sonata series video-5 amplifier, Polk Rti8, Fxi3, Csi5, and HSU VTF-1
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