New Center Speaker

omiorc
omiorc Posts: 2
edited August 2008 in Speakers
Hi All:

Im trying to decide for a center speaker. I already got the CS1 that I love but I am selling it to my dad. I am trying to decide between the new model CS10 which allegedly is the same as my old CS1, the CSI3 or the new CSI A4. They all have the 5 1/4 drivers and the main difference is the wood cabinet and the front vent port. I dont know if paying $100 for the CSI A4 is worth since the center channel is mostly for voices and dialog and I used my system for 60% music / 40% movies. Also is there any difference between CSI3 and the A4 beside the new look?
I already have JBL double 8' front speakers, Velodyne DLS-5000R sub and polk's monitor 30 as surrounds.
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  • Imperitor
    Imperitor Posts: 235
    edited August 2008
    A good center channel can make a big difference in movies. I would do what Keiko said and look for a matching JBL speaker. If you’re sticking with Polk I'd get the CSI3. The CSI A4 is very similar besides the look.
    7.1 HOME THEATER:
    Center: CSi3
    Front: RTi10
    Surround: RTi A3
    Rear Surround: RTi4
    Subwoofer: Mirage Omni S10
    TV: Sharp Aquos 42" 1080p LCD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
    Blu-Ray Player / CD Player / DVD Player / Media Server / Game Console / Best money I've ever spent: 60GB PS3
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  • omiorc
    omiorc Posts: 2
    edited August 2008
    I used to have the monitor 50. I sold those to my dad too. How much better is the CSI3 compare to the CS10?
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  • Kchill
    Kchill Posts: 262
    edited August 2008
    omiorc wrote: »
    I used to have the monitor 50. I sold those to my dad too. How much better is the CSI3 compare to the CS10?

    Lightyears......its crisp and clear. Just make sure the rest of your fronts is in the RTi line.
    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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  • mcs2000si
    mcs2000si Posts: 57
    edited August 2008
    I just picked up the A4 and love it! Very crisp and clear. I paired it with RTi 10's and the sound is amazing. I paid $700 at Tweeter in IL for all 3 speakers. A4 was $250 of that. I have tried it out with about 20 movies and each and every time it delivers the power and clarity i was looking for and this is in a room with 17ft ceilings!
    Samsung 58" 650 Plasma
    Panamax M5300-PM
    Pioneer Elite VSX94 Receiver
    PS3 Blu-ray
    Comcast DVR
    Polk 2 RTi 10 fronts (Bi-wired)
    Polk CSi 5 Center
    Polk FXi3 rears
    Polk DSW Pro 600
    Harmony one remote
    Monster cable speaker wire and HDMI's
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