Center suggestions

natehack
natehack Posts: 35
edited September 2008 in Speakers
Been looking around for a decent center. Would be willing to spend around 200-300 for a speaker that will satisfy me for 5 years or so. I am not afraid of used or 10 year old equipment.
Any suggestions? Do most Polks match timbre with each other and does matching make a difference in sound quality?
I have researched the CSi3 and 5, CS350 and the A's. Previous poster was given the CSi5 as the go to center. Would this be a good match for my RTi10's? Would something older, like the CS350 blend as well as a CSi?
Thanks and please help as this is the last required part of the system (for awhile anyway:)!!
Denon AVR5700 doing work
Polk RTi10 pumped by Carver TFM-35
Polk CS1000p
Mission 760
B&W ASW750
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited September 2008
    CSi5 all the way!! You'll love it:D
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2008
    Csi 5 sounds great , but make sure you have enough room it's BIG
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited September 2008
    I just moved from a Cs2 to a Csi5 and I have no regrets. You can get one new from jr or onecall for about $280 shipped. However, I caught an open box deal on Amazon for $198. As leroy says, just make sure you have the room!
    MAIN: Polk Lsi9s; Polk PSW505; Lsic (in box); Onkyo SR-875; Parasound 2250; Cambridge Audio 740C; LG BD370
    OFFICE: Polk Lsi7; REL T3; HK 3490; CA 840W; Onkyo C-S5VL
    BENCHED: CS20; OWM3s
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2008
    It measures

    7 11/16" (h)
    24" (w)
    14 1/2" (d)
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  • OnlyPolk
    OnlyPolk Posts: 137
    edited September 2008
    Move soon, prices are lower than what I paid a year ago. I think they are discontinued to be replaced by the A6??
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  • natehack
    natehack Posts: 35
    edited September 2008
    Hopefully the AVR will pump enough power for any center I get as I can't afford a separate center amp now!!
    Placement: For any center, is below or above the screen better? Should I angle the speaker directly to our ears or slightly above or below?? Thanks again people. This newb appreciates your (seemingly;))wise input!
    Denon AVR5700 doing work
    Polk RTi10 pumped by Carver TFM-35
    Polk CS1000p
    Mission 760
    B&W ASW750
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  • natehack
    natehack Posts: 35
    edited September 2008
    What about that LSiC over in classifieds? Would that be a good deal or not? Would this be a match?!?! Thanks.
    Denon AVR5700 doing work
    Polk RTi10 pumped by Carver TFM-35
    Polk CS1000p
    Mission 760
    B&W ASW750
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2008
    The lsi c woulndn't be a perect match for your rti 10's. Also that speaker is a 4ohm speaker. Either csi5 or csi3 with the csi5 being my first choice
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited September 2008
    It doesn't matter if it's above or below. Just make sure it's pointing at your ears.

    Stick with the CSi5 if you can fit it, otherwise go with the CSi3.
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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