Center channel question

newone
newone Posts: 6
edited November 2008 in Speakers
I currently own the Polk R50 tower speakers for the fronts. There is a great deal at Tweeter on the CSi A4 center channel. Is this too much center channel for the fronts I have. Thanks
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  • Chitown_Badger
    Chitown_Badger Posts: 66
    edited November 2008
    No...and it could always be dialed back if it was. But, the correct center for that setup is the CSR. Granted, if you are thinking of upgrading to the RTi line in the future it makes sense to get the A4 now.

    by the way, what's the deal on the A4? I'm in the market for one as well...been looking polk direct on ebay (for around $100 shipped).
    Fronts: Polk RTi10
    Center: Polk CSi A4
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Dayton 100
    AVR: Pioneer VSX-1018AH
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  • newone
    newone Posts: 6
    edited November 2008
    If we're both referring to the same center channel, Polk ebay direct has it for buy it now for $149 plus $20 shipping for Refurbished. The retail on the CSi A4 is $279 and Amazon has it for $249. Please double check that you have the correct model# center channel. Thanks
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  • Chitown_Badger
    Chitown_Badger Posts: 66
    edited November 2008
    newone wrote: »
    If we're both referring to the same center channel, Polk ebay direct has it for buy it now for $149 plus $20 shipping for Refurbished. The retail on the CSi A4 is $279 and Amazon has it for $249. Please double check that you have the correct model# center channel. Thanks

    I'm following the same auctions. Waiting out the bids to see if it can be had for less than the Buy It Now minus the 25 live search cashback.
    Fronts: Polk RTi10
    Center: Polk CSi A4
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Dayton 100
    AVR: Pioneer VSX-1018AH
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited November 2008
    When I had r50s in front, Polk recommended the CS2. I bought it and it matched extremely well because the drivers are the same size.
    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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  • newone
    newone Posts: 6
    edited November 2008
    Thanks, the cs2 is half the price and might be the right fit. Although if I can get the A4 for like $120 I'll spend and upgrade my fronts in the future if its too much. I'll see what the ebay bids are before deciding. Thanks again
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  • Chitown_Badger
    Chitown_Badger Posts: 66
    edited November 2008
    newone wrote: »
    Thanks, the cs2 is half the price and might be the right fit. Although if I can get the A4 for like $120 I'll spend and upgrade my fronts in the future if its too much. I'll see what the ebay bids are before deciding. Thanks again

    Actually, the CS2 is the bigger speaker. I believe the CS1 would be the more accurate comparison to the A4.
    Fronts: Polk RTi10
    Center: Polk CSi A4
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Dayton 100
    AVR: Pioneer VSX-1018AH
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  • newone
    newone Posts: 6
    edited November 2008
    I think your right. I was thrown off because Circuit City has the CS2 for like $85 right now.
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  • Chitown_Badger
    Chitown_Badger Posts: 66
    edited November 2008
    newone wrote: »
    I think your right. I was thrown off because Circuit City has the CS2 for like $85 right now.

    Dang...good deal.
    Fronts: Polk RTi10
    Center: Polk CSi A4
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Dayton 100
    AVR: Pioneer VSX-1018AH
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited November 2008
    The Cs2 is superior to the Cs1 and now is a good time to buy. Don't underestimate the importance of the Center Channel.

    Having said that, if there is a chance that you will upgrade your fronts, the A4 is a probably the safer bet because it is timbre matched to the Rti/RtiA line. So if you upgrade to Rti line you won't have to sell your center, which is what I had to do.:(
    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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  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited November 2008
    Which center would match my Monitor 7Cs? Thanks
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  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited November 2008
    found it to be the CSiA6....expensive
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  • Chitown_Badger
    Chitown_Badger Posts: 66
    edited November 2008
    Mike Kozak wrote: »
    found it to be the CSiA6....expensive

    CSi5 is essentially the the same speaker and would work just as well. You should be able to get one for around $200.
    Fronts: Polk RTi10
    Center: Polk CSi A4
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Dayton 100
    AVR: Pioneer VSX-1018AH
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  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited November 2008
    Is it much better than my Infinity Entra center? It sounds pretty good to me, plus I really do not need to spend the $$
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  • newone
    newone Posts: 6
    edited November 2008
    Great! Circuit City is out of stock for shipping of the CS2! Damn
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  • dpljr
    dpljr Posts: 32
    edited November 2008
    I've got a cherry cs2 that I used a couple of months before I upgraded. It's available, if you are interested.
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  • newone
    newone Posts: 6
    edited November 2008
    Probably just going to buy from Amazon for $130 new or see the best deal on Polk Direct on Ebay, thanks
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