Should I get the CS10 or CS20?

ddkalfa
ddkalfa Posts: 20
edited February 2011 in Speakers
Is it worth the price difference for the CS 20? I'm curently leaning for the CS10 for being a bit smaller and of course cheaper, but I'm wondering if I would be missing on a big leap of quality between these speakers? I would be willing to pay more CS20 if the quality is way superior, but I wouldn't if it's just a tiny difference.

The rest of my set:

- Pair of Monitor 70s
- Pair of Monitor 30s
- Sub PSW505
- Onkyo RC270

Also, what's the difference between CS 10/20 series and CS 1/2 series?

Thanks!
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  • ShadowTowel
    ShadowTowel Posts: 89
    edited February 2011
    Get the cs20 to keep up with those large m70's. Yes, big difference!
    Polk Audio RTi A3 (mains)
    Polk Audio CSi A4 (center)
    Polk Audio RC60i (rears)
    BIC Acoustech PL-200 (sub)
    Denon AVR-590 (receiver)
    Samsung LN46B550 (LCD)
    Sharp BD HP22U (Blu-ray player)
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  • ibewbrother
    ibewbrother Posts: 186
    edited February 2011
    +1 you go from 5 1/4 drivers to the 6 1/2s like the 70s have. I love mine.

    And.. welcome to Club Polk.....hide your wallet....lol
    "Making life enjoyable through expensive electronics." BillD

    Pioneer Elite SC-57
    M70 series 2 mains
    CS2 center
    M40 surround
    M30 front height
    SVS PB 12 NSD

    Carver TFM-45 (mains)
    Carver A753x (center, surround)

    320GB PS3, 42" Panasonic G10,

    M60's as a Zone 2 off of the Pioneer in the living room

    R.I.P. Onkyo TX-NR807
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  • djperez81
    djperez81 Posts: 388
    edited February 2011
    The cs2 is the proper timbre match for your setup and is pretty much the same as a cs20. The CS center is for the TSI line.
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  • Theheadsn
    Theheadsn Posts: 413
    edited February 2011
    With what your setup is look for the cs2 like DJ said. Its a better match for what you have AND its way cheaper. But if you have to pick between the cs10 and cs20, go with the 20. I have the 20 and its such a nice change over the old onkyo center I had before.
    Home Theater Setup
    • Receiver - Onkyo TX-RZ1100
    • Mains - Polk RTi A9's
    • External Amps - Outlaw 2200 Monoblocks for L/R/C
    • Center - Polk CSiA6
    • Side Surrounds - Polk FXiA6's
    • Atmos - 4 Polk 80F/X RT's
    • Sub - SVS PC-4000
    • T.V. - LG OLED65C7P

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  • ShadowTowel
    ShadowTowel Posts: 89
    edited February 2011
    True, the CS20 is not the correct one to get--get the cs2 over the cs1 though. Same difference in quality and performance. Always get the bigger center, especially if you have towers!
    Polk Audio RTi A3 (mains)
    Polk Audio CSi A4 (center)
    Polk Audio RC60i (rears)
    BIC Acoustech PL-200 (sub)
    Denon AVR-590 (receiver)
    Samsung LN46B550 (LCD)
    Sharp BD HP22U (Blu-ray player)
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  • slammin86
    slammin86 Posts: 238
    edited February 2011
    Having had both the cs1 and the cs2, the cs2 is a huge improvement.
    Receiver: ONKYO 709
    Amplifier: Acurus A200x3
    Front: EmpTek E55Ti
    Center: EmpTek E56Ci
    Surround: EmpTek E5Bi
    Sub: Elemental Designs A5-350
    TV: LG 55"
    Blu-Ray: PS3
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  • bwilbur2003
    bwilbur2003 Posts: 6
    edited February 2011
    I agree .... go with the CS2. I have the CS1 and plan on upgrading to the CS2. If you can be patient, you can find it for a price that is not too far above the CS1. One thing to consider is that the CS1 is quite big, but the CS2 is even a bit bigger. I plan to put a shelf above my TV when I get the CS2.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,805
    edited February 2011
    So, dja figer it out yet? get the CS2
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • ddkalfa
    ddkalfa Posts: 20
    edited February 2011
    Nice, thanks everyone for all the answers, CS2 it is then!

    Quick questions, will my Onkyo RC270 hold up well with this system?

    Timbre match was mentioned .. How is timbre match between Monitor 30 and 70? I know driver size is different, and I know obviously my surround won?t be as good as if it was a pair of 40s, but is "driver size" the same as "timbre match"?

    Sorry for the "noob" questions, but I'm very new to the quality sound world, and this is my first system.

    Thanks!!
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,805
    edited February 2011
    ddkalfa wrote: »
    Nice, thanks everyone for all the answers, CS2 it is then!

    Quick questions, will my Onkyo RC270 hold up well with this system?

    Timbre match was mentioned .. How is timbre match between Monitor 30 and 70? I know driver size is different, and I know obviously my surround won?t be as good as if it was a pair of 40s, but is "driver size" the same as "timbre match"?

    Sorry for the "noob" questions, but I'm very new to the quality sound world, and this is my first system.

    Thanks!!

    Your 270 should put out some decent power for these speakers, they'll sound better as you play them esp. as they get broken in.

    The 30's make great surround speakers to the 70's, I've been running mine in that position for several months now and just now added the 40's to the wide position. I think you'll be very surprised at just how much sound the 30's will put out in the surround position.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • slammin86
    slammin86 Posts: 238
    edited February 2011
    I too am running the 70 towers, cs2 center, monitor 30 surrounds, and a onkyo rc270. I have an ed a2-300 subwoofer though.

    Everything goes well together. Run audyssey and everything will blend together nicely.

    At some point (hopefully in the near future) I am planning to buy a 2 or 3 channel amp to take care of my front stage and leave all the receiver power for the rear channels.
    Receiver: ONKYO 709
    Amplifier: Acurus A200x3
    Front: EmpTek E55Ti
    Center: EmpTek E56Ci
    Surround: EmpTek E5Bi
    Sub: Elemental Designs A5-350
    TV: LG 55"
    Blu-Ray: PS3
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  • BtrSound
    BtrSound Posts: 123
    edited February 2011
    +1 on the CS2

    if you have room for it it is a must over the CS1
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