CSi A4 or CSi A6?

JohnnyG83

Hello everyone, brand new member here. I just recently purchased a pair of RTI A1's (black) from Amazon.com; it was through one of their suppliers called Electronic Expo. Both Amazon and Electronic Expo are authorized Polk online retailers.

Anyway, I am slowly upgrading my HT system. I just recently replaced my Sony receiver with the Denon AVR789. After that, I knew I had to get rid of my Bose Acoustimass 10 system. I have always been interested in Polk Audio and have heard great feedback about the RTi A line; loved the build quality. I am going with the RTi A1's for my front mains in the mean time. A couple years from now I would be interested in buying the A7's and moving the A1's in the rear.

My next step in the next month is to buy my center. Being that my A1's will be main fronts for a while, which center would be better suited for my system? Should I get the CSi A4 or the CSi A6? Would the A6 over power my mains?

Also, should I take advantage of the bi-wire capabilities of the A1? Also what are some good quality speaker stands at a decent price? I am looking for stands at about 30"-35".

Sorry for all the questions in this one thread. Thank you in advance to everyone for their time and input.

leroyjr1

I'd say go with the CSI A6 if you have the space because its a monster. You will be able to calibrate your system so your a1's and csi a6 center is volume matched. When you decide to upgrade to the RTI A7's you'll already have the most desired center for those speakers.

That'll be a sweat sounding system

RTI A7's
CSI A6
RTI A1's



Welcome to the forum!!!!!!!!!!!

daboyz

You could try these,great stand at a great price. I hev these with my Rti6's.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=240-740

I would also say go with the larger speaker and thank me later.

seeclear

+1 to leroyjr

If you've got the $ and the space.

JohnnyG83

That's the thing, the CSi A6 would stretch my budget. After my center, I would still need to buy rear surrounds, subwoofer (thinking of going with the DSW Pro500 or the Micropro 1000 a saw for $399 at J&R.com). Then comes speaker wire which can get somewhat costly. My room isn't huge; I am in a condo; which is why I went with the A1's for my mains. The A5's or A7's would be a possible future upgrade 2 years from now ; but I am still not 100% positive. Even though the A4 is smaller and is not powerported, is it still a good center given my set up? I know either way it will be better than my Bose

Igo

daboyz wrote: »

You could try these,great stand at a great price. I hev these with my Rti6's.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=240-740

I would also say go with the larger speaker and thank me later.

I've had these exact same stands for 10 years. They are great. Click on my sig and look at the last picture. Polks on stands.

seeclear

There is a black CSi5 in the flea market right now that is much cheaper than buying a CSiA6 new, unless the ebay store has another rippin' deal. None on there right now.