CSi25 going with RTi8 as center channel?
Will it be a good match?
It's hard to find CSi3 nowadays. Thanks.
It's hard to find CSi3 nowadays. Thanks.
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Crutchfield's still has the CSi 3 for about 150.00. I have the RTi 10 's with the CSi 25. It works alright, but I am looking to upgrade.
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Do you mean RTi8's for fronts and going with the CSi25 as the center channel?
If so, I can't comment directly from experience ... but I would guess that it wouldn't be too horrible until you can find a CSi5 to replace it as the center channel.My HT
HDTV: Panasonic PT-61LCX65 61" Rear Proj. LCD
AVR: Harman Kardon AVR 235
Video: 80GB PS3, Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD
Fronts: Polk Audio RTi8
Center: Polk Audio CSi3
Amp: Emotiva LPA-1
Surrounds: Polk Audio R150
Sub: HSU STF-3
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Csi5-do not get anything else.
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Correct, RTi8 as front and looking for center channel to replace my old one.
Csi5 is too big and expensive. CSi3 is about the right size. -
TCWONG do you like the rti8's i have them coming in the mail and i hope they sound good.Audio:
Onkyo :tx-sr805
Polk: rti8's
Polk: rti4's
Polk: fxi3's
Polk: csi'3
Velodyne: VRP 1200
Epik: Caliber
Video:
Panasonic:TH-42PX60U 42"Plasma
Power Conditioner:
Monster Power: HTS 3600 MKII Home Theater
Dvd:
Sony: BDP-350
Game Systems
WII
PS3 -
Yes, I love them especially after hooking up with a marantz. It will be better with a sub. Mine sub is a old one, so it's not that powerful, but i'm doing it step by step.jaysonbarnett wrote: »TCWONG do you like the rti8's i have them coming in the mail and i hope they sound good.
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If it's a matter of size,that's fine. I've owned both and the 3 will not give you the performance of the 5. Just trying to save you a case of upgraditis.
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I liked the CSI5 when it was hooked up, much better than the CSI3 in my opinionReceiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
Amp: Emotiva XPA-5
Front: LSI15
Center: LSIC
Sourround: FxiA4
Rear: Fxi3
Sub: Bic H100
TV: Sony 52' XBR4
"The more time you spend researching here, the less money you will have"
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TCWONG I just got a velodyne vrp 1200 and i love it frys has them for 299.00. I am not sure about other subs but i know this one is great.Audio:
Onkyo :tx-sr805
Polk: rti8's
Polk: rti4's
Polk: fxi3's
Polk: csi'3
Velodyne: VRP 1200
Epik: Caliber
Video:
Panasonic:TH-42PX60U 42"Plasma
Power Conditioner:
Monster Power: HTS 3600 MKII Home Theater
Dvd:
Sony: BDP-350
Game Systems
WII
PS3 -
OO yeah does the rti8's sound to bright like others have mentioned?Audio:
Onkyo :tx-sr805
Polk: rti8's
Polk: rti4's
Polk: fxi3's
Polk: csi'3
Velodyne: VRP 1200
Epik: Caliber
Video:
Panasonic:TH-42PX60U 42"Plasma
Power Conditioner:
Monster Power: HTS 3600 MKII Home Theater
Dvd:
Sony: BDP-350
Game Systems
WII
PS3 -
What do you mainly listen to?
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Yes, I love them especially after hooking up with a marantz. It will be better with a sub. Mine sub is a old one, so it's not that powerful, but i'm doing it step by step.
Which Marantz?Rti8
CsiA6
Rti4
PSW505
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I have the csi25 with a set of old r50's and I think that it sounds good as a center. Definately get the csi3 or csi5 if you can afford it tho.
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CSi 25 on ebay polkdirect store for $89 shipped. FWIW
http://cgi.ebay.com/CSi25-Black-Center-Channel-Speaker_W0QQitemZ320203195794QQihZ011QQcategoryZ14992QQcmdZViewItem"Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason." -
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CSi 25 on ebay polkdirect store for $89 shipped. FWIW
http://cgi.ebay.com/CSi25-Black-Center-Channel-Speaker_W0QQitemZ320203195794QQihZ011QQcategoryZ14992QQcmdZViewItem
This is exactly the reason why i asked about csi25 vs. csi3. The price is very good and affordable
