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  1. 11-16-2005 10:46 PM #1
    polka
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    Default Center Channel Choices for Polk Monitors

    Howdy,

    I am new to the forum and to Polk Speakers.

    I am putting together a midrange quality 7.1 HT system in
    my basement, 10'x18'.
    I just got an Onkyo 603 (new 7.1, 90 watts per channel)
    and new Monitor speakers from Tweeter, 2 Monitor 60's for fronts
    and 4 Monitor 30's for the surrounds and rears as well as the PSW10 sub.
    For me this puchase was a no-brainer
    choice because Tweeter had a half-priced special (European versions)
    of these Polks making them affordable for me and the sub was free.
    I am very happy with the set.

    What is less obvious is the choice of center channel.
    I could go with the CS1 (best value, best match), CS2 (bigger)
    or the CSi3 (RTi line, expected to be brighter and maybe
    sharper relative to the CS1 and CS2?).
    Can I get some recommendations and reasoning from the
    experts and experienced out there and an opinion as to the choice
    they would or have made in such a situation? I would really appreciate it.


    Chris
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  2. 11-16-2005 10:54 PM #2
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    go with the best match
    cs1 or 2
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  3. 11-17-2005 09:46 AM #3
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    Anyone else?

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  4. 11-17-2005 09:58 AM #4
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    i personally like to stay inside the same family of speakers. i'd go with either the cs1 or cs2. prolly cs2.

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    MAINS: RTI8'S
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  5. 11-17-2005 10:21 AM #5
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    Stay with the same family especially for your front stage. CS1 or CS2.
    Main theater: Paradigm Studio 100's v4 L/R, CC690 Center, ADP 590 x4 Surrounds. Dual Outlaw LFM-EX-1's, Yamaha Aventage RX-A1010 as Processor, Anthem PVA-7 Amp

    Secondary System: Polk RTi 6 L/R, CSi3, Center, FXi3 x4 Surrounds, Def-Tech Supercube II, Pioneer Elite VSX-23 Receiver
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  6. 11-17-2005 10:25 AM #6
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    Pick up another pair of the Monitor 30 Euros on sale, and use one of them.
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  7. 11-17-2005 11:02 AM #7
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    i personally like to stay inside the same family
    Please note this may cause gene pool problems down the road.

    Sorry just could not help it. :)

    RT1
    REEL TIME THEATRE
    Onkyo-TX-NR5007
    B&K 7270 amplifier
    Polk SWA-500 Subwoofer amplifier
    OppO BDP-83
    Pioneer Elite 50"
    Polk LCi-RTS-105;LCi-RTS-C;LCi-RTSFx;LCi80Fx
    Subs-Twin Polk CSW200
    HTS5000

    RABBIT HOLE RIG
    BAT VK-31SE
    VTL MB-450 Signature monoblock
    Wolcott Presence monoblock
    Musical Fidelity kW SACD
    Rega P25/RB600/Clearaudio Aurum Beta
    Acoustech Phono-Pre
    Sound Lab Millenium ELS
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  8. 11-17-2005 01:32 PM #8
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    cs2...............don't mix timber...............Csi3 is a nice centre for your room area, but the transition across your front soundstage wouldn't be as smooth.
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  9. 11-17-2005 01:47 PM #9
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    The CS 1&2s will be the match. If you have dialog issues the CSi3 will cure it.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  10. 11-17-2005 03:01 PM #10
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    I like RuSs' idea. But if you just got to have one that says its a center the other fellows are steering you correctly.

    RT1
    REEL TIME THEATRE
    Onkyo-TX-NR5007
    B&K 7270 amplifier
    Polk SWA-500 Subwoofer amplifier
    OppO BDP-83
    Pioneer Elite 50"
    Polk LCi-RTS-105;LCi-RTS-C;LCi-RTSFx;LCi80Fx
    Subs-Twin Polk CSW200
    HTS5000

    RABBIT HOLE RIG
    BAT VK-31SE
    VTL MB-450 Signature monoblock
    Wolcott Presence monoblock
    Musical Fidelity kW SACD
    Rega P25/RB600/Clearaudio Aurum Beta
    Acoustech Phono-Pre
    Sound Lab Millenium ELS
    BillyBags Rack
    MIT S1/3 cables
    Shunyata/PS Audio/Virtual Dynamics Power Cords

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  11. 11-17-2005 05:03 PM #11
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    Hi and welcome to Club Polk Polka.

    Two Monitor 30's. Same price as one cs1, basically the same speaker. Use the 2nd for spare parts or sell it.
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