center for system with lsi15's as fronts

mjg
mjg Posts: 86
edited January 2010 in Speakers
I know that the LSI C is the obvious choice. I am however monitarily challanged at the moment due to recent purchases(Most of them here). So I am looking at the following centers and hope to get some input from the folks here who have been a great help to me so far. Here is what I have come up with so far and am watching in various places. In no specific order.
Polk CS 350
Polk CS 400
B&W CDM CNT
B&W LCR6 S2
Onix Rocket Bigfoot

Any and all input or suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks, Maurice
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  • mjg
    mjg Posts: 86
    edited January 2010
    xcapri79,

    Nice looking center, but still $350-$450 and hard to find used. But thanks for the input.

    Maurice
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  • mjg
    mjg Posts: 86
    edited January 2010
    I checked ebay, and polk direct. Nothing. I am using a carver tfm 24 amp for the mains, and an adcom gfa 6000 for the rest. Am in the process of purchasing a Carver Pre also. I will check out the CSi5.

    Thanks, Maurice
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,476
    edited January 2010
    I would think the cs-350 would be the best match from what is listed... I have not heard one so this would be more of a reasoned guess.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2010
    If you're going to do it, may as well do it right the first time instead of wasting money.

    I would wait and save up for the LSiC. They come up used here and on Ebay once in a while too.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,142
    edited January 2010
    Doro just said he may have one LSiC for sale I think.
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  • mjg
    mjg Posts: 86
    edited January 2010
    Do you guys really think that anything else would be a waste of money? The only reason that I wanted to do something now is that my current center is really low end, and with the upgrades I have made, it is a glaring weak spot. All of those on the short list are very well rated, with one of them actually compared to, and supposed to be better than the LSI C. That being said, If the people with the knowledge think that it would be best to hold out for the LSI, than thats what I will probably do.

    Thanks again, Maurice
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2010
    You can run a phantom center for the time being. Set your receiver to no center, and the information will be sent to your main towers. Some actually prefer this over an actual center, and it will probably sound better than what you have now.

    IMO, buying a non timbre matched center would be a waste of money.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,205
    edited January 2010
    mjg wrote: »
    Do you guys really think that anything else would be a waste of money? The only reason that I wanted to do something now is that my current center is really low end, and with the upgrades I have made, it is a glaring weak spot. All of those on the short list are very well rated, with one of them actually compared to, and supposed to be better than the LSI C. That being said, If the people with the knowledge think that it would be best to hold out for the LSI, than thats what I will probably do.

    Thanks again, Maurice

    Yes I do , why spend all that money on the Lsi 15's and not get the matching center? As suggested run NO center for now until you can afford the LSIC. Used ones pop up here all the time. You'll get one.
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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited January 2010
    I used a CSI-a4 as a center with LSI-15's for awhile and it sounded pretty good for HT, but really fell apart when listening to music in surround, (which I almost never do ).
    I'm thinking about selling it, if your interested let me know.

    Jimmy
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited January 2010
    I'm in the same boat as Maurice. I just picked up some LS15's and need a center channel. I decided to save up for the LSIC than buying something that won't match the towers... I figured if I 'm going to do something...do it right the FIRST time....
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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited January 2010
    I just got my LSic and waiting for my LSi15's getting here on Monday. It is worth waiting for... Even centering for my current Monitor 70's, it is a remarkable speaker and I'm glad I got it.
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  • mjg
    mjg Posts: 86
    edited January 2010
    Thanks to everyone who took the time to help me out. I am going to take the advice of the more experienced members, and wait to buy the correct center.

    Thanks again, Maurice
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,235
    edited January 2010
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93878

    Although it looks like concealer may be interested and Mazeroth hasn't replied, I think this would be an option.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2010
    I wouldn't buy anything from him.
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited January 2010
    I've found that the CS20 matches pretty well with my 25s. I can't say it is "as good" as a Lsic, but there is no obvious mismatch. Contrary to some other suggestions I suspect the Csi5/6 will be too bright for the 15s. Just my 2 cents.
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  • iskandam
    iskandam Posts: 704
    edited January 2010
    When I first had my LSi15s I didn't have the LSiC. I used CSi5. Not a good idea. The LSi15s sounded so much better and the timbre mismatch was obvious. I'll second what Face mentioned and recommend running a phantom center until you can pick up a used LSiC in the marketplace. They come up every now and then. Just be patient.

    I've also heard the Onix Rocket Bigfoot with their matching mains Rocket RS850. I think it's better than the LSiC. It's more balanced from top to bottom and has MUCH better bass.
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