CS400 or CSi3 center channel

kcarl
kcarl Posts: 20
edited February 2008 in Speakers
Does anyone have any experience with the CS400 center speaker? I was set to buy a CSi3 to go with my Monitor 7Cs, and found a used CS400 for what seems like a good price (~$125). I looked up the CS400 and found that the drivers were larger (6.5"), so thought it might provide a fuller sound. I plan to eventually upgrade the 7Cs (pass on to my daughter) as something better becomes available. Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Kcarl
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited February 2008
    I have the CS400i. Both versions are fabulous center channel speakers. Brand new, they were sold for $400 and that was a pretty good bargain. This center is one of the best bang-for-the-buck deals on the market. FABULOUS CENTER SPEAKER!!!
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  • john22614
    john22614 Posts: 214
    edited February 2008
    I agree completely....I had the CS400i for about 5 years. It is a very strong, full, clear speaker and excellent for dialogue, etc. Doesn't sound the least bit boxy. I replaced it with the LSic so I could have a perfect match with my LSi 9's and also take advantage of the smaller size. The 33lb weight of the 400 was actually causing my shelf to warp. I gave it to my daughter, and now I get to enjoy it when I visit her.
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  • kcarl
    kcarl Posts: 20
    edited February 2008
    So, can anyone explain the difference in a CS400 and a CS400i?

    Thanks
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  • cabolton13
    cabolton13 Posts: 72
    edited February 2008
    they just changed the woofer to a blue one
    MY SYSTEM

    RT3000P
    CS400 (2)
    FX1000
    Sony ST-SA50ES
    Sony TA-E9000ES
    Sony TA-N9000ES (2)
    Sony BDP-S570
    Sony LCD 46"
    Technics SL-QD2
    Monster HTPS7000
    Directv HDTIVO
    PS3
    Xbox360
    Wii
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  • begbie
    begbie Posts: 630
    edited February 2008
    tri-laminate tweeters (400i) <> silk tweeters (400)
    Polk Rt800i -Fronts
    Polk cs400i -Center
    Polk fx500i -side surrounds
    Polk rc60i -rear surrounds
    Onkyo TX-NR 1009 (9.2) receiver
    Velodyne cht12
    Polk psw111
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited February 2008
    begbie wrote: »
    tri-laminate tweeters (400i) <> silk tweeters (400)

    My CS400 has trilaminate tweeters...
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  • kcarl
    kcarl Posts: 20
    edited February 2008
    I picked up the CS400 for $120. It was in excellent condition. According to the manual, it has two 6.5" dynamic balance mid woofers (black) and a 1" dynamic balanced tri-laminate dome tweeter. 91 db @ (1M, 1W), 8 ohms, 40-26 kHz, weight 32 lbs., 8 5/8" H x 18 3/4"W x 12 1/8"D.

    I don't think I can go wrong with this. Thanks for the input from everyone.

    Kcarl
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited February 2008
    Nice grab.
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