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CATKILLER
09-21-2008, 05:34 PM
My current system consists of :
Front-RTi 10
Center- CSi-25
Surrounds-R15
Sub- PSW-10
I have enough saved up to do one of two things

a) upgrade the center to a CSi-5
b) upgrade the center to a CSi-3 and the R15 surrounds to RTi 4

I currently am running everything off of a H/K AVR 235 and the room size is 12X 15.

SangYuP
09-21-2008, 05:45 PM
My current system consists of :
Front-RTi 10
Center- CSi-25
Surrounds-R15
Sub- PSW-10
I have enough saved up to do one of two things

a) upgrade the center to a CSi-5
b) upgrade the center to a CSi-3 and the R15 surrounds to RTi 4

I currently am running everything off of a H/K AVR 235 and the room size is 12X 15.

I'm not that experienced, but if it were me I would do the following:

a) upgrade to CSi5 (I got these after using the CS2 and it's much much better). If you watch a lot of movies, I would highly recommend upgrading the center.

b) upgrade the sub. I would upgrade the sub to something better before I upgraded the surrounds. That's just me though and it all depends on what your preferences are between MUSIC and MOVIES.

This is all just my opinion. I'm sure there are many people here that will help you out.

CATKILLER
09-21-2008, 06:17 PM
Listening preference is mostly movies.

SangYuP
09-21-2008, 06:30 PM
Listening preference is mostly movies.

If it's mostly movies, you will definitely want to upgrade the center (CSi3 or CSi5 (preferred)) and the sub. Do you notice or does it bother you that your fronts and center are not timbre matched? Some people can't tell or don't mind that they are not matched. Also, do you feel that the CSi25 is lacking? If not, then I would recommend upgrading your subwoofer first. You will notice a BIG IMPROVEMENT (more so than the center as long as the mismatch doesn't bother you) to the enjoyment of watching movies with a better subwoofer. If you are constantly bothered by the mismatched fronts and center, then upgrade the center first, but if that doesn't bother you, go with the better sub. I know you didn't mention upgrading the sub in your original post, but I'm just giving you my opinion.

xandra
09-21-2008, 06:54 PM
I'm not that experienced, but if it were me I would do the following:

a) upgrade to CSi5 (I got these after using the CS2 and it's much much better).

ditto

cfrizz
09-21-2008, 09:41 PM
Upgrade to the CSi5. Welcome to Club Polk.