CSi A6

mu1166
mu1166 Posts: 172
edited January 2011 in Speakers
I just received my FXi A4's from Polk Direct (perfect condition). They are a substantial improvement over the OWM3's (who did a fine job in themselves) that I was using.

I see that Polk Direct is starting to have a few CSi A6's in cherry color again. Is the the best place to purchase one? I rarely see any used ones for sale and have not seen any 'deals' online anywhere. I think this will make an improvement in my system until I decide to pull the trigger on an amp...
AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
Mains: Polk LSiM707
Center: Polk LSiM706c
Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
DVD: Xbox 360
NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited January 2011
    mu1166 wrote: »
    I just received my FXi A4's from Polk Direct (perfect condition). They are a substantial improvement over the OWM3's (who did a fine job in themselves) that I was using.

    I see that Polk Direct is starting to have a few CSi A6's in cherry color again. Is the the best place to purchase one? I rarely see any used ones for sale and have not seen any 'deals' online anywhere. I think this will make an improvement in my system until I decide to pull the trigger on an amp...

    If you can bid on a CSiA6 from Polk eBay - you may be able to get it for a decent price.

    But, if you are patient, I'd wait for CSiA6 to show up used, or get a used CSi5 for even cheaper.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2011
    The CsiA6 is a very good center.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • mu1166
    mu1166 Posts: 172
    edited January 2011
    I'll prolly stay with the CSi A6 if I can find it for a decent price. The Polk Direct auctions seem to be going for around $300....

    Might jump on that unless I find a cherry one used.

    Should be a good improvement over my CSi A4
    AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Mains: Polk LSiM707
    Center: Polk LSiM706c
    Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
    Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
    TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
    DVD: Xbox 360
    NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • BtrSound
    BtrSound Posts: 123
    edited January 2011
    I just got one from newegg for $299.
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  • mu1166
    mu1166 Posts: 172
    edited January 2011
    Do you have a link to the newegg deal? Or is it an old deal?
    I can't even find the cherry CSiA6 on the newegg site.
    AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Mains: Polk LSiM707
    Center: Polk LSiM706c
    Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
    Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
    TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
    DVD: Xbox 360
    NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited January 2011
    A Cherry CSiA6 just got listed on Canuck Audio Mart today. Also Cherry RTiA7's and RTiA3's....All Cherry.
    Home Theatre.............

    Pioneer SC-35
    Polk RTi10's Fronts
    Polk CSiA6 Center
    RTi4 Surrounds
    SVS PB-12 Sub


    2 Channel.............................

    Yaqin MC-100B
    Energy RC-70 Speakers
    Arcam CD-192 Disc Player
    Van Den Hul Interconnects
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  • Gulfstrings
    Gulfstrings Posts: 313
    edited January 2011
    mu1166 wrote: »
    I just received my FXi A4's from Polk Direct (perfect condition). They are a substantial improvement over the OWM3's (who did a fine job in themselves) that I was using.

    I see that Polk Direct is starting to have a few CSi A6's in cherry color again. Is the the best place to purchase one? I rarely see any used ones for sale and have not seen any 'deals' online anywhere. I think this will make an improvement in my system until I decide to pull the trigger on an amp...

    From what I'm seeing in your signature you have a pretty darn nice speaker system right now including that CSi4. Have you thought about possibly bumping up your fronts or just adding some nice clean power to what you have?
    Marantz AV7005
    Marantz MM7055
    Onkyo DX-755 CdP
    Oppo BDP-93
    Technics SL-1301/Shure M97xE
    Polk RTi A7s
    Polk CSi A6
    Polk FXi A6s
    Velodyne VDR10-BV
    Panamax M5100-PM
    Antec VERIS A/V Cooler x 2
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  • mu1166
    mu1166 Posts: 172
    edited January 2011
    Yes, I have thought about changing my fronts (even though I'm extremly happy with my RTi-A3's) and adding an amp. I had some WAF factor in getting them in the first place, but I don't have to worry about that anymore. I guess I'm just looking for a good deal at the right time. I'm sure the upgrade bug will bite again.

    Since I did win an A6 from the Polk Direct site this weekend, the next upgrade will most likely be some sort of amp. I'm always looking on the used sites, flea markets, etc... to see what's all out there. If there's a good deal, I'll jump on it.

    Now I just have to wait for the A6 to be delivered. Getting kind of excited for it. Can't wait to hear the difference in the 2.
    AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Mains: Polk LSiM707
    Center: Polk LSiM706c
    Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
    Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
    TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
    DVD: Xbox 360
    NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • Gulfstrings
    Gulfstrings Posts: 313
    edited January 2011
    I've never heard the CSi4 (went from a CS2 to the CSi6), but can promise you the CSi6 is gonna make you happy! Looking forward to reading your comparo of the two.
    Marantz AV7005
    Marantz MM7055
    Onkyo DX-755 CdP
    Oppo BDP-93
    Technics SL-1301/Shure M97xE
    Polk RTi A7s
    Polk CSi A6
    Polk FXi A6s
    Velodyne VDR10-BV
    Panamax M5100-PM
    Antec VERIS A/V Cooler x 2
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