should i upgrade CS245i to Tsi CS20

Digitel303
Digitel303 Posts: 3
edited March 2009 in Speakers
I just bought the Tsi 500's and was wondering if it worth the upgrade to a new center. I have a CS245i and its in good shape. Should i upgrade to the Tsi CS20?
Onkyo TX-SR805
Sony KDL-52XBR4
Polk Tsi 500 front
Polk cs245i Center
Wharfedale WH 2 Surround
Acoustic Research S112PS
Custom quad core HTPC 2.7TB
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited March 2009
    Not horribly familiar with the CS245i, but I know the CS20 would be a good match for your TSi series. The TSi 500's are the equivilant of the "old" Monitor 70's (which I have) and I run a CS2, which is the "old" version of the CS20. Looks like the CS20 has bigger woofers, but the CS245i can handle more juice. I would say an "upgrade" to the CS20 wouldn't be a bad idea, but hopefully one of the real experts will have more definative advice. Oh and welcome to Club Polk.
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  • Digitel303
    Digitel303 Posts: 3
    edited March 2009
    i'm going to play with it this weekend and make a decision. its on sale and i may just order it. I was just wondering if it will mess up the sound stage staying with the older center channel. They seem to be very close in speakers and construction.
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Sony KDL-52XBR4
    Polk Tsi 500 front
    Polk cs245i Center
    Wharfedale WH 2 Surround
    Acoustic Research S112PS
    Custom quad core HTPC 2.7TB
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2009
    The CSi20 is the right timbre match, but the CS245i is likely the nicer sounding center matching an earlier RTi rev. You might not find any downside in keeping it, since the RTs are/were more articulate with dialog.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Digitel303
    Digitel303 Posts: 3
    edited March 2009
    Yeah i just got done with audyssey and i think i will stay with my center channel for now.
    the Tsi500 sound pretty good but my gun fire seems to have lost all of its thump. Bass is still strong but something is missing. i was using some Cerwin Vega LS-10's for my front... Ill get more time to play with it tomorrow. They look really nice and i think these Polks should out perform my Cerwin Vegas.
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Sony KDL-52XBR4
    Polk Tsi 500 front
    Polk cs245i Center
    Wharfedale WH 2 Surround
    Acoustic Research S112PS
    Custom quad core HTPC 2.7TB
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2009
    I have a set of M70s (TSI-500s) and they sound great on the Onkyo-805. They can handle a lot more power.

    As for the CS245i vs. the CS2/20 they handle about the same amount of power. The 245 has the superior tweeter but the larger woofers on the 2/20s put out more sound. Staying with the 245s for now is fine!

    I love my CS2 it's pretty incredible for the price I paid for it (open box for 100). At that price there's no contest (one of the best centers around). CSi-A6 a notch above it. But that Monitor center is pretty damn good.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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