CS20 and Lsi25s, how's the timbre matching?

NewHTguy
NewHTguy Posts: 584
edited June 2009 in Speakers
I know the LsiC is the ideal match for the my Lsi25s. However, I was wondering if the CS20 might be a decent and CHEAPER alternative. Has anyone ever tried this combo? My thinking is that both the TSi series and LSi series are more laid back than, say, the RTi series, so maybe they would be OK together. Right now I'm running a phantom center. At times the dialogue is clear, and at other times it is not. Any opinions?
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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited June 2009
    I'd go with the lsi C. Look around or call Polk you might find some good deals.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2009
    You could also use a single LSi7 or LSi9(preferred).
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • camel_89si
    camel_89si Posts: 43
    edited June 2009
    with my experience it is always best to have a matched front sound stage. and your center channel is the most important speaker in your HT. i wouldn't skimp on that one.
    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V863
    Center: PolkAudio CSi-A6
    Fronts: PolkAudio RTi-A1
    Surrounds: PolkAudio RTi-A1
    Subwoofer: Emotiva Ultra Sub 12
    TV: Toshiba 46" 1080p 120hz LCD
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited June 2009
    Thanks for your opinions. I guess if no one else has ever done it (used a CS20 with the Lsi fronts), it may not be the best idea. Oh well, the extra money may pay for itself if I ever sell, since some buyers will prefer buying the entire front.
    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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  • ky_polkie
    ky_polkie Posts: 48
    edited June 2009
    Face wrote: »
    You could also use a single LSi7 or LSi9(preferred).

    There are a few scratch and dent single LSi7/9 on ebay if you are interested.
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited June 2009
    ky_polkie wrote: »
    There are a few scratch and dent single LSi7/9 on ebay if you are interested.

    Thanks for the heads up.
    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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