CSI A6 or A4??

Dunham_3654
Dunham_3654 Posts: 29
edited January 2009 in Speakers
I just hooked up my RTi A9s with my avr788 and it sounds unreal, couldn't have asked for more, im ordering my center tonight, is it worth going up to the A6? And what am I going to gain? Input is greatly appreciated!
Panasonic TH50PZ85U
Omnimount Lowprofile Tilt
Sony Playstation 3
Denon AVR-788
Polk RTi A9s
(FXi A6s and CSI A6 coming soon, trying to figure out the sub)
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  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited January 2009
    Yes. The CSiA6 is much more robust sounding and has a more advanced crossover network than the A4.
    -Eric
    -Polk Audio
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited January 2009
    Csi-a6 all the way.
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    Definately the csi a6. Make sure you have enough space it's huge.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited January 2009
    If you went with the largest (presumably best) RTi floorstanders, why wouldn't you go with the largest (presumably best) center? You didn't skimp on your mains, so why cut costs on the center?

    If you had the A5s, then the A4 is probably the appropriate center. I'm thinking that with the A7s, one could go either way, but the larger center would probably be preferred.
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  • Dunham_3654
    Dunham_3654 Posts: 29
    edited January 2009
    Thanks, sounds like the a6 is the best fit
    Panasonic TH50PZ85U
    Omnimount Lowprofile Tilt
    Sony Playstation 3
    Denon AVR-788
    Polk RTi A9s
    (FXi A6s and CSI A6 coming soon, trying to figure out the sub)
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,145
    edited January 2009
    Well, whether or not it's a best "fit" depends on your setup. The thing is rather large. However, as everyone has said, the A6 will sound better than the A4. The center speaker is the most important speaker in a HT setup. Get the best that you can.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited January 2009
    Physical "fit" is an issue for some, especially with the A6, and I agree with getting the best you can. However, I've seen several recommendations of the A6 over the A4, regardless of the makeup of the rest of the system. IMHO, the A4 is the best bit with the RTi bookshelves, as well as with the smaller towers. Obviously, this is not the case with the OP, and the A6 is definitely the better fit for the larger towers.

    It's kind of crazy when people respond to questions about which center is "better," when the answer is obvious. The real question is usually about which center is best while taking into consideration the speakers to be matched with it.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2009
    The A6 is the way to go!
    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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