Well ordered the CSi3 to go with my RTi8s

shimey013
shimey013 Posts: 79
edited February 2008 in Speakers
Ordered CSi3 today, i wanted to CSi5, but since no one had it, and i really didnt feel like looking deep for it and none of the local stores.....well you get the picture, and for $150 the CSi3 was a great deal....so anything i should know that may suprise me for good or bad with the CSi3, im sure its a MAJOR upgrade from my current Yamaha HTIB center, i know the RTi8s were....Anyway..any insight that i may want to know about this speaker....
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited February 2008
    Well, if you picked it up for less than $150, it's great....
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  • Parachoute
    Parachoute Posts: 88
    edited February 2008
    I just got the csi3 (I paid 100$, used) to go with my rti10 because did not find the csi5 at a descent price. I really like the csi3. The guy from who I bought it had also the csi5 and was able to do a side by side comparison. He told me that the difference was subtle. Of course, he wanted to sell his csi3! Anyway, I really enjoy my csi3 and it blends perfectly with my 10s.
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited February 2008
    CSi3 is already big....I don't think you will notice much difference....BTW i also love my CSi3....
    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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2008
    Welcome to Club Polk Shimey & Parachoute! Congrats & enjoy your systems.
    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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2008
    Also welcome to Devani!
    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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  • rockthunder
    rockthunder Posts: 3
    edited February 2008
    I have the Rti8 and CSi3 as well. Sounds like a perfect combination. Also bought the JBL L8400 sub.
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  • shimey013
    shimey013 Posts: 79
    edited February 2008
    Thanks and well i recieved it today....OMG it sounds great...im very pleased with it. Now i cant wait to finish this, so far im at the RTi8's, CSi3 and Onk 705...its a great combo
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  • Parachoute
    Parachoute Posts: 88
    edited February 2008
    Glad you like it!
    Enjoy!!!!!!
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  • J_Kennedy
    J_Kennedy Posts: 137
    edited February 2008
    Has anyone ever compared say, CSi A4 or A6 to their predecessors CSi3 and 5?

    I found a CSi A6 for $50 more than a CSi3 so I snatched it up. Delivered to my door for a hair over $200. Nothing else is here yet, but it'll have RTi8's up front with it with an Onkyo TX-SR805 pushing it.

    I'm almost worried it'll be overkill but if it's really functionally the same as a CSi5 I should be OK. I hope it's incredible so my wife won't start asking how much I'm spending on all of this. :D

    Oh ya, FXi3's will go in the rear and if I decide to go ahead and go 7.1 right off the bat, I'll likely use another set of FXi3's if I can get a set from Polk for cheap as they clear them out.
    - Onkyo TX-SR805
    - Polk RTi8's Main L/R's
    - Polk CSi A6 Center
    - Polk FXi3 Surrounds/Rear Surrounds
    - HSU VFT-2 MK3
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2008
    Welcome J. Kennedy! You are putting together a fine system. Congrats & enjoy.
    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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  • shimey013
    shimey013 Posts: 79
    edited February 2008
    OMG just put in Phantom of the Opera on HD DVD and with just my RTi8s and CSi3 with the surrounds and sub being from my old Yamaha HTIB that im replacing....aLL i have to say is the 1st 10 mins of Phantom of the Opera just blew me away...They handle bass and highs really really well
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  • hawgfan88
    hawgfan88 Posts: 12
    edited February 2008
    i'm ordering a csi3 along with rti12's and a dsw pro600
    Rti12's
    Csi3
    DSW Pro 600
    Onkyo M-282
    Pioneer VSX D811S
    Belkin Pure A/V PF60
    PS3
    Wii
    Philips 47" 1080p
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  • J_Kennedy
    J_Kennedy Posts: 137
    edited February 2008
    My CSi A6 came in today. Wow, that's a big sucker....
    - Onkyo TX-SR805
    - Polk RTi8's Main L/R's
    - Polk CSi A6 Center
    - Polk FXi3 Surrounds/Rear Surrounds
    - HSU VFT-2 MK3
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited February 2008
    Man I just love all the excitement in this thread. You guys enjoy!!!
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  • a5ehren
    a5ehren Posts: 23
    edited February 2008
    Are there any good alternatives to the CSi3 that are cheaper (aka no CSi 5 ;))? I need a black one to go with my RTi 6's, but they're either gone or way too expensive...
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  • Windwalker
    Windwalker Posts: 46
    edited February 2008
    a5ehren wrote: »
    Are there any good alternatives to the CSi3 that are cheaper (aka no CSi 5 ;))? I need a black one to go with my RTi 6's, but they're either gone or way too expensive...


    Keep an eye on CL, I picked mine up off there for 60
    Some of the worst wrongs get righted on three cords
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  • shimey013
    shimey013 Posts: 79
    edited February 2008
    daboyz wrote: »
    Man I just love all the excitement in this thread. You guys enjoy!!!

    Now if i didnt have to wait so long to finish it, id be more excited...but hey for now im happy
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  • ssp
    ssp Posts: 2
    edited February 2008
    a5ehren wrote: »
    Are there any good alternatives to the CSi3 that are cheaper (aka no CSi 5 ;))? I need a black one to go with my RTi 6's, but they're either gone or way too expensive...

    I got a CSi5 in a clearance at the local tweeter last week. You can check their website and find out if they have any at your local store.

    SSP
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  • Kchill
    Kchill Posts: 262
    edited February 2008
    I checked my local tweeter and they only have a cherry one..uggg...but they want 266.99 for it anyway...if it was black I would be tempted. Don't know if it would make a huge difference over my csi3??? I paid 142.00 for mine, twice the price for the 5 but do it mean twice the performance???
    Retired Onkyo 520 (returned broken HK 247)
    Now a Pioneer 1018
    CSi3
    2- RTI10's
    2- R50's
    2- Fxi3's
    Onkyo 250W Sub
    Polk psw-10

    "Inch by inch lifes a cinch, yard by yard life is hard"
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