Center Channel for polk rta 8tl's

KairosZenith
KairosZenith Posts: 1
edited August 2009 in Speakers
Looking for a center channel that would go with the old polk rta 8tl. Or would i have to take the drivers and crossovers and make my own, and if so, what would the dimensions have to be for the box/cabinet?
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited August 2009
    The CSi5 or CSi A6 would probably be your best bet as far as the newer center channels go.

    The ideal solution would be to build a matching center using the same drivers as the RTA 8TL though.

    If you decide to go that route, you might want to post a thread in the DIY section of the forum.


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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,243
    edited August 2009
    Get another RTA 8TL and lay it on its side. ;)

    Seriously, tho, I don't know if Polk made a center with the SL2500 or RDO198 tweeter.

    Good luck.
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited August 2009
    I have a CSi5 I am using with my RTA-8TL's and I think they blend very well.
    It's 6.5" MW's carry much better bass than the 5.25" MW in the CS1 I had before. As far as I know the 8TL's are the only speakers with the MW6516, so i you wanted matching MW's you would have to build one.

    I do find that I typically 'tune it down' 3-4db with HDtv HT (comcast) but that maybe just me. (I don't think they are broadcasting alot of channels in true 5.1) I don't usually need to for movies or music.

    FYI: there is one in the FS right now for a great deal. Half what I paid a couple of months ago.
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