Buy Polk Audio CSi3 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Cherry)Polk Audio CSi3 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Cherry) Product Description:
- A single center channel speaker with butyl rubber surrounds for high performance durability
- Two 5.25-inch mid-woofers with dynamic balance polymer composite drivers
- One 1-inch silk composite dome tweeter with a neodymium magnet
- Acoustically inert, asymmetrically braced 0.75-inch MDF cabinets
- Power port bass venting for superior clean, low distortion bass
Product Description
Center channel speakers easily carry the 50% or more of center channel info delivered in multi-channel sources for home theatre systems. The Polk Audio CSI A3 Center Channel Speaker has an upside down aimable cabinet to give you placement flexibility and finer sound-tailoring for your high performance home theater system. The CSi A3 features the latest generation of Dynamic Balance polymer composite drivers for smooth wide-range response with low distortion as well as a 1-inch silk/polymer dome tweeter to deliver better sound detail. The front panel flared vent port vastly reduces chuffing or port noise. It provides deeper, more powerful, lower distortion bass than other conventional ported or sealed designs can offer. All-MDF construction creates an acoustically inert cabinet. You are assured classic Polk performance in a design that speaks to today's high-end home décor. True performance art.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Polk Audio CSi3 the perfect complement to RTi4
By Ben
After purchasing four Polk Audio RTi4s for my front and surround speakers, I replaced my Polk Audio CS245 center with the CSi3. The CS245 was a great speaker that was a good match to my old pair of AR15s. However, it didn't provide a perfect match to the RTi4s. The RTi4s and CSi3 now provide a seamless soundstage with clear highs for dialog as well as natural mids and good bass. Two friends have surround systems from Energy, which provide excellent sound quality for movies. However, I prefer my setup for music and am entirely satisfied with my Polks for movies.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.Dialogue that is clear and crisp
By JC
One month ago I bought the Polk Rti4's from Onecall. To be blunt, I was more than impressed not only on the clarity, look, and reproduction of sound, but also with the price. After working some overtime I was able to buy this great center channel. This is what I liked:- Greater clarity of dialogue when watching movies- Beautiful cherry exterior that is real wood - fits right in with my Rti's- Very mobile since you are able to put it on top of your TV or below the TV- Delivered three days flat if bought through Amazon via Onecall - no extra charge- Very well priced in comparison to other center channels out thereCons:- Even though it's a great looking center channel, it's rather wide sitting at 20" , and rather tall standing at 7.5".Polk offers the CS1 and CS2. I looked at both products and couldn't understand why you would settle with either of them when the CSi3 was made from real wood, along with a front port. Perhaps I could understand if one is looking for bigger woofers - like that of the CS2. Yet, the price difference between the CS2 and i3 is only $20.00.If you do end up buying this, or any other center, I recommend that you at least buy some quality speaker wires (14 gauge maybe). Countless friends of mine have been buying great components and speakers, yet they settle with slim 18 gauge wire from Radio Shack. Then again it could just be my friends.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.Awesome center...
By Tennis5
I had purchased a couple of Polk Audio R50 floor speakers from a major retailer...the speakers were fairly nice, but I wanted to boost the sound a little (especially for theatre options), so I added this center. I know it is not specifically matched to the R50's, but it sounds very good with them and actually makes them sound better....crisp highs, but still sounds rich. I also use a subwoofer with the system which makes a huge difference. I will say this is not a main application...I use this system in my master bedroom which is about 15 x 20 and it gives me all the sound I would want out of a secondary setup. I have it coupled with a 50" Vizio Plasma and the speakers are driven by an Onkyo 605...and the sound is really amazing for the money I have in the system. I have owned several Polk speakers over the years and I feel they offer one of the best values on the market in the speaker arena.
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