Center to go with rti8s

tbone1
tbone1 Posts: 6
edited January 2008 in Speakers
I just ordered the rti8s from Frys. Now I need a center, and surrounds and will get a free sub from crutchfield. As I have stated, I want to buy right the first time and hate to "upgrade". I have an Onkyo 703 100wpc reciever.

What center would you guys recommend csiA4 or csiA6. Will there there be any noticable difference in the sound. If not I would prefer the A4 because it's smaller.

I don't know much about subs. I want very responsive, tight, punchy bass. I will use the $200 credit to upgrade to at least the PSW110. Do I need go for the PSW125 or even better. I wish I could hear them myself.

Rears. Rti4, Rti6, RtiA1, RtiA3, Fxi4. Which would sound better. Any help is very appreciated.
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  • vivarey
    vivarey Posts: 24
    edited January 2008
    I just picked up 2 RTi8's at Fry's myself! I also ordered the CSi3 center channel from Crutchfield for $150. Use coupon code PA145 for free shipping :)
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2008
    The best center match for your RTi8's is a CSi5...exact same drivers in both speakers.
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  • dephinistr8
    dephinistr8 Posts: 61
    edited January 2008
    I have the CSi5 center, so I would suggest that one from personal experience. It is an awesome compliment the my system. It is probably one of the most important speakers, so make sure you get the right one.
    The Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Polk RTi6
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surrounds: Polk FXi3
    Rears: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Polk PSW125
    AVR: Denon 3808CI
    TV: Mitsubishi 65" Diamond DLP (WD-65833)
    Game Console: Xbox360
    Game Console/Blu-Ray: PS3
    Satellite: DirecTV HD-DVR (HR21)
    HD-DVD: Toshiba HD-A35
    Remote: Logitech Harmony 890 Pro

    2 Channel Setup

    AVR: Pioneer VSA-910
    Speakers: Klipsch KG4 (from 1985)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2008
    Welcome TBone, Viva & Dephin!

    The CSI 5/CSIA6 is the favorite center channel around here. I would get one of the new Polk subs since from what I have heard are finally a great option from Polk for subs.
    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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  • vivarey
    vivarey Posts: 24
    edited January 2008
    I wanted to go with the CSi5 too, but I just couldn't find them anywhere and the money I saved going with the CSi3 will help me get a better sub.
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