LOoking for cs245i - csi5

Donplayer813
Donplayer813 Posts: 39
edited July 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Hey guys i have Two rt800i's that i need a center for i would like a 400i however those are pretty hard to find

im willing to get any of the others that run in the line starting from the cs245 up to the new csi5

my budget is $150 what can you guess help me with
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  • dekuda
    dekuda Posts: 756
    edited July 2009
    For $179.00 you can get a CSI5 and free shipping at Polk Direct with warranty. I paid alot more for mine 2 years ago and I love it!!!!!! It is very nice quality....
    http://cgi.ebay.com/CSi5-Black-Channel-Speaker-from-Polk-Audio_W0QQitemZ390065558984QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item5ad1b815c8&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A30
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  • Donplayer813
    Donplayer813 Posts: 39
    edited July 2009
    nice so u think the csi5 will go well with the rt800i
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  • dekuda
    dekuda Posts: 756
    edited July 2009
    Do not know, I own the RTI12's. But this is a good price for a nice center. Maybe someone that haves the rt800i's can reply. I know one thing,Polk direct had a bunch of these for this buy it now price and they went pertty fast. This one will to with free shipping.:)
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  • dekuda
    dekuda Posts: 756
    edited July 2009
    They are also running out of stock on this line. I received a email from Jennifer at Polk Direct saying they will be putting up some RTIA series speakers. So this fine center may not be available for long in their store.:rolleyes:
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    CS245/350/400/1000 are timbre matches to your towers if that helps. Did you PM the person I told you to earlier?
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    Nvm wrong guy, lol you guys both were asking about the same center and have a name that starts with a "d" my bust:rolleyes:
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  • Donplayer813
    Donplayer813 Posts: 39
    edited July 2009
    I contacted him but i can get the csi5 for a little less what would you recommend?
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    Id go with the cs400 if youve got an ear like I do, but if you can hear them both somewhere/somehow Id say go with what you like best, after all whats important is if youre happy with your system.
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  • Donplayer813
    Donplayer813 Posts: 39
    edited July 2009
    looked at the 400 its just too big anything smaller ??like cs2?
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    Theres the CS245/i. Uses the same trilaminate tweeter but instead of 6 1/2"s it uses 5 1/4"s
    Truck setup
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    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

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  • Donplayer813
    Donplayer813 Posts: 39
    edited July 2009
    i found one for 99 bucks should i jump on that , besides im just gonna use rm8's in the rear , the lady likes those better , would you know of any stands that work with the rm8
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    I'd have to look at the RM8 itself online or something before I start recommending stands, I just mounted mine on the wall. As far as the cs245i, that seems reasonable especially if its in great condition. Ive seen some 400's go from 160-220, and the 245's on ebay for like 80-120.
    Truck setup
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    Polk SR104


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  • Donplayer813
    Donplayer813 Posts: 39
    edited July 2009
    i bid on it i hope i win ///////but im having a tough time with the stands
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    Hey don, so I looked at Polk site itself just to see if I can get an image of the satellites and get a good idea of what to recommend. I see all they did was remove the "feet" which looks to be held by a single screw, and mounted a..what they say is a "supplied" bracket to the bottom of the speaker. I had a pair of stands that mount to keyhole mount-type speakers and if I wanted to use those stands for your speakers, Id just have to turn the mounting bracket itself like 90 degrees or so to mount them with. Id let you have them if they were in my posession but I gave them to a neighbor while back. Hope this just gives you an idea to think outside the box with a normal pair of stands
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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited July 2009
    I have those **** little satellite speaker stands laying around

    I use them only to wrap around the face of people who try steal my beloved rti's

    you can get them from wal-mart for the same price of 2 18 packs of bud light
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  • Donplayer813
    Donplayer813 Posts: 39
    edited July 2009
    slow would you know what model number they are , you said they will work right

    and Kaw thanks for looking i found these which still arent clear enough on wther they work or not
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000289DC6/ref=cm_rdp_product
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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited July 2009
    just look them up ,its easy
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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited July 2009
    find the cheapest pair if they are out of sight
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    Quick question, why not wall mount them? You can reach desirable height and not worry about them getting knocked over for any reason and the wall mount brackets are included. Is it the wire itself youre worried about thats exposed?
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

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    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited July 2009
    what are you going to be hooking the speakers up too
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    Btw didnt notice but Welcome to Club Polk Donplayer813, was in the midst of doing things
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited July 2009
    If you are still looking for a 245 there is one for sale "near" me in Washington. It is only $45 so I don't know what kind of shape it is in, and the listing is from June 20th so I don't know if it is even still available.

    http://pullman.craigslist.org/ele/1231520339.html

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  • Donplayer813
    Donplayer813 Posts: 39
    edited July 2009
    THANKS GUYS AND ITS A PLEASURE TO BE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY

    Kaw when it comes to the mounting what im concerned about is the wires, how can i hide them? they are going to be placed in my new apartment , what advice can you give me ?

    Slow my set will be hk avr 254 , with rt800i towers , ??? on the center , ??? on the subs , and im gonna do rm8's in the rear because monitor 30's will be to mch of a straght line speaker , display will be panny 50G10

    Wut - thanks on the search iffy at $45 but i will def look at it thnkx

    and btw the room is pretty small only 10x13
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    Well if youve got carpet flooring that helps with hiding speaker wire, run it along under the baseboards where carpet meets board. Also if you were to run it under an area rug or the sort (like I do) just purchase some "flat" speaker wire so it doesnt stick up. I went ahead and went with wall mounting mainly because i have a husky (whom LOVES TO RUN around everywhere) with my pit. One day one ofem ran behind the couch and dropped a speaker, yes I was dam pissed, and as far as putting a hole in ur wall, spackle takes care of that easily and quickly when its time to move out. I know how you feel, I live in an apartment too. Btw where are you located?
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  • Donplayer813
    Donplayer813 Posts: 39
    edited July 2009
    I stay in tampa fl , and the flooring on the living room is wood , however one good thing is that wifey has an L shaped couch so i can sneak it behind that , what mounts do you have?
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    Some b-tech mounts a friend gave me, he gets random **** from BB (hes part of the geek squad) so hes hooked me up from time to time. I just nailed these wire holders along the top edge of my baseboard to keep the wire taut against the wall.
    Truck setup
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    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • Donplayer813
    Donplayer813 Posts: 39
    edited July 2009
    **** so try the mounts??
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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited July 2009
    I just fitted my stepfather's 5.1 and put rhe speaker under the base boards because he had wood floors. Try that for a more professional feel to it
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    You know, if I were you and you really wanted to get a pair of stands, find yourself some type of metal L shaped bracket. Mount the bottom of the "L" underneath the speaker where the wall mount would normally go, then the back side of the "L" to a normal key-hole mount type speaker stand (vertical piece is up behind the speaker if you know what I mean)
    Truck setup
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    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

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    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • Donplayer813
    Donplayer813 Posts: 39
    edited July 2009
    I have my eyes closed , but nahhh dont get it lol , i think this guy talks about that in this link : check it out

    http://www.amazon.com/Atlantic-Satellite-77305018-Speaker-Stands/dp/B000289DC6/ref=cm_srch_res_rtr_1
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