Csi-a6 takes Center Stage

Retro152
Retro152 Posts: 985
edited January 2009 in Speakers
WOW! Just picked up the A6. I had planned on grabbing it when my Rti-a7's arrived, but couldnt wait, i had to have one of the new toys right away! But you guys were right, the clarity of vocals and dialogue coming through this thing is unbelievable! I was running a Csi3 with my current Rti'6s for fronts and it has brought every speaker to life , cant wait for the 7's. Thanks!
Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
Center:POLK Csi-a6
Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
PS3
Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2009
    Polks big center is one of the best. I have my A6 working with my SDA-1Cs and they blend excellently
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    Hardest part is waiting but it'll be well worth it
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  • RJaco
    RJaco Posts: 113
    edited January 2009
    How much better is the A6 than the A3. I need a center and not sure what to get. My room isn't too big and trying not to break the bank.
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  • trinidesignz
    trinidesignz Posts: 97
    edited January 2009
    Wow Fed-Ex just dropped off mine this morning BEAUTIFUL! Been breaking it in all day.
    Samsung-55 LED
    Denon 3808ci
    RTi A5 (Fronts)
    CSi A6 (Center)
    FXi 5 (Rears)
    Velodyne DPS-12 (Sub)
    EMOTIVA XPA-5 :D:cool::p;):)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2009
    RJaco wrote: »
    How much better is the A6 than the A3. I need a center and not sure what to get. My room isn't too big and trying not to break the bank.

    What is your room size and which sub do you have? When I was searching for that answer the Polk chart seemed to recommend the bigger center with the bigger sub. I assume because a bigger sub would be for a bigger room.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Menasor
    Menasor Posts: 283
    edited January 2009
    RJaco wrote: »
    How much better is the A6 than the A3. I need a center and not sure what to get. My room isn't too big and trying not to break the bank.

    My recommendation is not to skimp on the center speaker. The A6 will give you bigger sound and clearer dialogue than the A4

    Fronts: Energy RC-70
    Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Surrounds: Energy Veritas 1.0CM
    Subwoofer: SVS PC12-NSD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
    Amplifier: Denon POA-2200 w/ Ben's ICs


    Pics of my setup (click me)
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  • RJaco
    RJaco Posts: 113
    edited January 2009
    My room is approx. 15'x15' with 10' ceiling.
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  • Menasor
    Menasor Posts: 283
    edited January 2009
    RJaco wrote: »
    My room is approx. 15'x15' with 10' ceiling.

    Yeah with that room size, I would go with the A6

    Fronts: Energy RC-70
    Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Surrounds: Energy Veritas 1.0CM
    Subwoofer: SVS PC12-NSD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
    Amplifier: Denon POA-2200 w/ Ben's ICs


    Pics of my setup (click me)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2009
    +1 What Menasor said
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2009
    A6 is the only way to go:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited January 2009
    RJaco wrote: »
    How much better is the A6 than the A3. I need a center and not sure what to get. My room isn't too big and trying not to break the bank.

    whats an a3?
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • RJaco
    RJaco Posts: 113
    edited January 2009
    My bad. CSi 3 is what I was refering to.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    sandworms wrote: »
    whats an a3?

    The A3's are what you just bought. Lol
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  • RJaco
    RJaco Posts: 113
    edited January 2009
    No, I got the Rti 6 for fronts. I am going to start a new thread. Feel like I am hijacking this one.
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    The A3's are what you just bought. Lol

    and cant wait ta get em
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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