Info on CS300?

GZ

I just scored a free:D CS300 from a colleague at work, said they just didn't want it anymore. I figure it's OK for my 12 year old son who is starting to build a system in his bedroom, more on that later. I currently own a CS245i and a CS400i. I tried to do a search here but couldn't find anything a on the CS300. Anybody got any info on it as to when it was sold, specs etc. TIA

Now on to my sons' system, he just purchased a Toshiba 26" LCD and a Sanus audio stand to put it on along with his Pio receiver and Sony DVD player. Right now the;

TV is on the top shelf,
DVD player on the 2nd shelf,
receiver on the 3rd shelf,
and DVD/CD's on the bottom shelf.

He plans to put the CS300 on the 2nd shelf below his DVD player. I don't know if the cabinet vibration of the 300 transmitted to the DVD player will cause any problems or if I should put something like DynoMat between the two. Any suggestions?

Marty913

TV is on the top shelf,
DVD player on the 2nd shelf, "He plans to put the CS300 on the 2nd shelf below his DVD player."
He plans to put the DVD player directly on top of the CS300 or next to it? Must be next to it, right?

Kex

I have a CS400, 300 and 245i (I'm thinking of starting a collection!). The specifications on the 300 are as follows (from the manual).

- 2 x 5.25" Dynamic Balance mid-woofers.
- 1 x 1" Dynamic Balance tri-laminate dome tweeter.
- Overall frequency response: 50-26kHz; -3dB limits = 53-23kHz.
- 2nd Order Low Pass Filter cascaded at 2kHz and 900Hz.
- 2nd Order High Pass Filter at 2kHz.
- Compatible with 8 ohm outputs.
- Recommended amplification: 10-200w.
- Efficiency: 90dB.
- Available colors: black.
- Dimensions: 7"H x 16.75"W x 9.25"D.
- Shipping weight: 23lbs.

I obviously prefer the 400 to this one. I think I also prefer the 245i, but it's a very good center IMO nonetheless. I also have some matching speakers, but I'm not using any of that setup at the moment.

GZ

Marty913 wrote: »

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He plans to put the DVD player directly on top of the CS300 or next to it? Must be next to it, right?

On top of the CS300, not next to it.
That's why I'm a little concerned about the vibration and wanted to use some sort of thin vibration dampening product between the two.

Kex, Thanks for the specs.

Marty913

GZ wrote: »

On top of the CS300, not next to it.
That's why I'm a little concerned about the vibration and wanted to use some sort of thin vibration dampening product between the two.

Kex, Thanks for the specs.

Wow, that definitely would call for some isolation solution. You might go here for some ideas: www.audioadvisor.com.

Any chance you could add a smaller rack next to it. The Sanus stuff is pretty affordable and you might be adding more equipment later. Adding a shelf to the existing rack would probably make the TV too high, right?

At a minimum, go to Lowe's, Home Depot, or similar and look for foam-backed indoor/outdoor carpeting (the type used in some doormats). You want something about a quarter to a half inch thick and firm but not solid. The material they used to make some mouse pads out of would work so try Officemax or Office Depot also.

GZ

Marty913 wrote: »

The material they used to make some mouse pads out of would work so try Officemax or Office Depot also.

Mouse pads, Gez what an great idea! I have a few around the house, think I'll try it. Putting the TV up higher isn't an option - too high.