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Polk Audio CSi3 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Cherry) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Polk Audio
Category: CE
List Price: $239.95
Buy Used: $118.85
You Save: $121.10 (50%)
New (1) from $129.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Color: Cherry
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20
Dimensions (in): 20 x 9.3 x 7
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: AM3112
Model: AM3112
UPC: 747192109868
EAN: 0747192109868
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Virtually new, in original packaging and box. Bought only recently but realized it was too big to fit my space. Bought online so no return. My loss, your gain.
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Product Description
The Polk CSi3 Center Channel speaker embodies the scientific philosophy of Polk Audio - faithful sound reproduction without coloration. Many people underestimate the importance of center channel sound output, but this channel is the key to satisfying surround sound in audio and home theater. Recommended power - Up to 150 watts 8 ohms nominal impedance Cherry finish Dimensions - 6-7/8H x 20W x 9-1/4D Warranty - 5 years
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
Dialogue that is clear and crisp September 4, 2005
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
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 there
Cons:
- 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.
Polk Audio CSi3 the perfect complement to RTi4 March 1, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
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.
Excellent sound and build quality. Highly recommended. January 11, 2007
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
This center speaker provides great sound, has a 5 year warranty, and the Cherry finish is excellent.
Good sounding January 11, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this center speaker to go with a Polk Audio Monitor 50 system that I have. This speaker sounds clearly better in a warm vocals kind of way then the rest of the system. I think that I will later upgrade the monitor 50 speakers to match this speaker as the improvement is very easy to hear.
Awesome Speaker! July 6, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought this and the psw505 subwoofer to go with Yamaha in-wall speakers (960, 660 and 560) and yamaha receiver, v1700. Sound in entire room is awesome! Center really shines when watching regular tv as that's when you can really appreciate it on its own vs part of the whole theater setup. Cherry finish is beautiful. I like that you can flip the receiver for two different looks.
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