CSi5 or RTi A6 ? (to match RTi8's)

kosaic
kosaic Posts: 10
edited February 2008 in Speakers
Are these really the same speaker?

I have a CSi3 new in a box (unopened at this point), and am thinking I should just sell it and buy a CSi5 (if I can find one) or the RTi A6 if it is comparable. I bought RTI8's for my fronts, and everyone has me a tad concerned that the CSi5 is THAT much better ... and if so, I have to have it :)

Opinions?

Anyone seen 5's (black) anywhere? (would even consider mint, used.)

Or, RTi A6 for a good deal? (I found a black one for 349.99 which I think is a good deal.


I'm in Canada if anyone wants a good deal on a CSi3 ! (email me at java@nbnet.nb.ca - located in Quispamsis, N.B.)

Thanks everyone as always !
David
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited January 2008
    IMHO the 5 is just soooooo much better. If you can find one then get it.
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  • Acadian
    Acadian Posts: 60
    edited January 2008
    kosaic wrote: »

    Or, RTi A6 for a good deal? (I found a black one for 349.99 which I think is a good deal.

    David

    Where?
    Rti8
    CsiA6
    Rti4
    PSW505
    Yamaha 6050
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  • kosaic
    kosaic Posts: 10
    edited January 2008
    I have the opportunity to buy the CSi A6 today for a great price.

    Should I hold out for a CSi5, or is the A6 just as good? (is it the replacement for the 5 ? )

    This is to go with a pair of RTi8's...

    Please let me know your thoughts before I pull the trigger.

    Thanks
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  • kosaic
    kosaic Posts: 10
    edited January 2008
    Anyone?

    I dont want to waste money on a CSI A6 if it isnt the same speaker as a CSi5 (more or less)

    Thanks again,
    David
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  • andrew_mac
    andrew_mac Posts: 95
    edited January 2008
    kosaic wrote: »
    Anyone?

    I dont want to waste money on a CSI A6 if it isnt the same speaker as a CSi5 (more or less)

    Thanks again,
    David

    It is basically the same speaker. Drivers and tweeter are the same as the Csi5. Only difference is the cabinet. There doesn't seem to be a lot of reviews yet on the a6 but I'm sure it will sound very similar.
    Front - RtiA5's
    Surround - RtiA1's
    Center - CsiA6
    Sub - Velodyne DPS12
    B&K Ref 50 Pre
    Amp - B&K AV5000 II
    Ben's Silver IC's
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited February 2008
    andrew_mac wrote: »
    It is basically the same speaker. Drivers and tweeter are the same as the Csi5. Only difference is the cabinet. There doesn't seem to be a lot of reviews yet on the a6 but I'm sure it will sound very similar.

    That's what I thought...just a minor facelift..
    Video: LG 55LN5100/Samsung LNT4065F
    Receiver: HK AVR445
    Source: OPPO BDP-93
    HT: POLK SPEAKERS RTi6, FXi3, CSi5, VTF-3 MK2
    2Ch system: MC2105, AR-XA, AR-2A, AR9, BX-300, OPPO BDP-83
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