CS350-LS pairing with 2.3's

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PFL89
PFL89 Posts: 22
in Vintage Speakers
I have been searching the web for info on the CS350-LS Center channel speaker and can find almost nothing. I have also searched the archives here at CP and found old threads discussing this, but, is anyone here currently using this center with a pair of 2.3's? And if so, what is your opinion of the pairing? Is there anything I should be aware of regarding this pairing?

Tell me what you think!!

FYI, I am replacing a CS10, which IMO, was a pretty good match with the 2.3's....
Also, running S60's for the rear & have 2 HT12's in opposite corners for a simple 5.2 system.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,559
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    Personally I do have 2.3tl's but do not use them for a theater. That being said I do have two CS350 centers and find them a very capable center channel I would not be afraid to use with 2.3's. Another which is a solid center is the CS400. The 6.5" drivers may be able to keep up better with the 2.3 6.5" speakers

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-CS400-Center-Channel-Speaker-TESTED-WORKS-GREAT/174419150207?hash=item289c31057f:g:5rAAAOSw0F9fT8XP

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-CS400-400W-Center-Chanel-Speaker-TESTED-Working/274448581966?hash=item3fe669054e:g:OCQAAOSwyKJfKGxl


    as you can see prices are very in range.
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  • PFL89
    PFL89 Posts: 22
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    I have looked at the 400 and you are correct about pricing being all over the map. The issue for me on the 400 is height. It's too tall for the stand.....another reason for the CS350 choice. Timbre matching is my main concern. My 2.3's have the SL2000 Silk Dome tweeters and I'm nervous about mixing them with the Tri-Lam's on the 350.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,559
    edited September 2020
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    Get yourself some rd-0194's in the 2.3's. you'll thank me later. I was not in a hurry to replace my sl3000 tweeters in the 2.3tl's, I couldn't of been more wrong. They (RD-0198's) were a huge improvement.

    Where's your location? If you're close enough to Illinois maybe we could meet up and you can try the one I'm not using.
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  • PFL89
    PFL89 Posts: 22
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    Thanks for the offer! But, I'm just south of Detroit....halfway between Detroit & Toledo. Long way to Illinois, unfortunately. Picking up the 350 right after work today. Looking forward to testing it this weekend. Should be quite an upgrade from the CS10...

    If I make the change to the RD-194's, will the XO need to be modified or are they bolt-in replacements?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,559
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    direct replacements, 4 screws out 4 screws back in.
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  • PFL89
    PFL89 Posts: 22
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    That might just be my next upgrade. Been upgrading the system heavy since March...
    New Yamaha AVR, the Signature S60's, the 2 HT12's and now the CS350. Have kinda "shot my wad" for upgrades this year....LOL
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  • RandyCroissant
    RandyCroissant Posts: 475
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    I have the CS350 as well, paired with either of my SDAs it is a good match. One other good thing is the size is Easy to work with. Easy to upgrade as well with a single capacitor and possibly one resistor, I went with a Sonicap 5.8 uf and a mills resistor. Not all CS 350s have the resistor.
    Yamaha RXA1030, Yamaha CD-S2100, Yamaha AS-2200, Bluesound node 2i
    Polk SDA2btl highly modded
    Polk SDA 1C modded
    Polk CS350 LS x2
    Kimber 8TC
    Sony 55" Bravia
    Wish list SVS sub

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  • PFL89
    PFL89 Posts: 22
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    RandyCroissant, Do you have any documentation on the 350? I can't even find out when it was manufactured. I've seen ads in old newspapers and stereo mags from the early 90's, but not much else.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,973
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    I don't have documentation, but it was the center for the LS series that was released in the mid 90's I believe...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
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  • RandyCroissant
    RandyCroissant Posts: 475
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    Yes mid 90s do a search here there is plenty of info on it.
    Yamaha RXA1030, Yamaha CD-S2100, Yamaha AS-2200, Bluesound node 2i
    Polk SDA2btl highly modded
    Polk SDA 1C modded
    Polk CS350 LS x2
    Kimber 8TC
    Sony 55" Bravia
    Wish list SVS sub

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,559
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    6/93 approved for manufacture
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,649
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    I bought mine new in '95...
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  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 2,076
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    I've got one too. Nice match with SDAs.
    "Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"


    Harry / Marietta GA
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,528
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    Running one (CS400) with my SDA-2As myself
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,054
    edited September 2020
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    I run a LSiM 706C with my 2.3TLs and find it to be a fantastic fit. Very natural vocals. Much more natural to my ears than the CS series tweeter.
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