Klipsch C-3 with Polk LSi? Looking for a cheaper alternative to the LSiC

jack_mcdowell
jack_mcdowell Posts: 2
edited October 2009 in Speakers
Hello, I have a pair of LSI 25 as my front speakers and LSI 9s as my surround back speakers, as well as 2 RTI8 for the side surrounds. Now I need to get a center channel speaker and I was considering going for a Klipsch since I can't find the LSiC for under $550 at the moment. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how this may sound? Or of any other speaker which might go well with my setup?
Thanks
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited September 2009
    Have you checked out audiogon? There was one listed for 360 i think just the other day.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2009
    Don't buy Klipsch. The LSI C's pop up from time to time. Call Polk they should be able to help you.

    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=polk+lsic&x=12&y=30
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,484
    edited September 2009
    you can get an LSIc from Polk Direct for less I believe... Call them on Monday
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2009
    The Klipsch will sound way too forward and not match very well at all.

    There's a LSiC for $450 @ Amazon.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • jack_mcdowell
    jack_mcdowell Posts: 2
    edited September 2009
    Thanks for the tips. I didn't know I could call polk direct and get one from them, I actually got my LSi's from their ebay store at quite a bargain so if they can get me a refurbished one then that would be great. And thanks for the audiogone tip, I've never used that site but there do seem to be some decent prices.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited September 2009
    Just wait for a used one. They pop up from time to time and are usually around $300-$350 or so.

    Until then, just run with a phantom center. (i.e. - set center to "none" in your pre/pro.)

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • gtu2004
    gtu2004 Posts: 620
    edited September 2009
    check videogon and craigslist as well. I've seen it go for $200 but I just didn't have a need for it. Besides, I do not think it's a great center at all from my experience of owning it. I think the Csi5 might be equal or even better. But then if timbre matching is your thing then you'd have no choice.
    Onkyo 805, RtiA5s, Csi5, Rti6s
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited September 2009
    As mentioned above, one on Audiogon now for low price.
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    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited September 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    The Klipsch will sound way too forward and not match very well at all.

    There's a LSiC for $450 @ Amazon.

    Agreed,the Klipsch wont match at all!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
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  • j.k.livin
    j.k.livin Posts: 7
    edited October 2009
    I have one I can sell you for 360. I like the overall sound with the phantom center. It is in great shape, no scratches or chips. It sits on a micro-fiber cloth.
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