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    Default Looking to Upgrade My Center Speaker

    Hi there - I had my HT system for about 7-8 years now and although I am satisfied with it I may be looking to upgrade a few things. First off is the centre speaker. I'm not looking for any used speakers, therefore can you please suggest a good solid center speaker that would match with the front and back speakers below - likely Polk?

    Front surround - RT35i
    Centre - CS245i
    Back surround - RT25i

    The other speakers I use as well as the receiver and sub are below (which shouldn't be too relevant to my purchase).

    Floor speakers (for music) - RTi70
    Sub - PSW250
    Receiver - Yamaha HTR-5450

    Thanks for any suggestions.

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    To add:

    I want something that is far superior than the CS245i, although not overkill compared to the RT25i's and RT35i's.

    With price not being an issue should I be looking at LSi's, VM's, RTiA's or TSi's?

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    CSi5 or CSi3 would match well and sound good.
    It's all in the detail.


    HT Setup:
    Samsung PN50D550
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Samsung BD-D6700
    Fronts: RTi10's
    Center: CSi5
    Side surrounds: RC65i's
    Rear surrounds: FXiA4's
    Sub: Velodyne CT120
    Outdoor: Atrium 45's


    Pictures here

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    CSi3 or the CSi5/Csia6

    csi30 but would most likely have to be used
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs

    Ofc: Wright WLA12 preamp: Anthem Amp 1 PSVANE 6CA7: Pio Elite DV-79AVI: Airport Express: PA LS90 sonicaps and mills

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    Thanks for the suggestions, although those must be older models. Would buying any of the newer models I listed in post #2 work well?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Music Junkie View Post
    Thanks for the suggestions, although those must be older models. Would buying any of the newer models I listed in post #2 work well?
    I'd suggest looking for a deal on Polk's ebay site for a CSiA4.

    Erik "armchair internet audio expert" Tracy

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    Just curious (sorry I'm not an expart with this stuff), why are you all suggesting the CSi line? Is it bad to to mix HT speakers from different generations/lines?

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