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Polk Audio CSi3 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)
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The Polk tradition of unbeatable value reigns on...
(5 out of 5) by James Marcano on Jun 20, 2007 (State College, PA)Go ahead, find a center channel for the same price that even comes close to the sound of the CSi3. I dare you.
When paired with a good mid-line or better receiver (my own is paired with a Yamaha RX-V557), this speaker will not let you down. During movies and video games, voices are incredibly natural. Between the silk-dome tweeter and the two drivers, this speaker can hit every frequency that human vocal chords are capable of producing; that's important for a center-channel.
Although I generally stick to stereo for most music, unless it's encoded properly for surround, this speaker will also impress during your favourite tunes. Don't expect much in the lower frequencies, but mid and highs-will be as accurate as you can imagine.
Finally, though to me, this is one of those superficial qualities, the case design allows the user to place the center below his or her television, pointed up at the user. This adds another measure of flexibility, although the fact that polk doesn't use this design in their top-line LSiC might point toward how the company really feels about such a speaker arrangement.
All-in-all, you can't go wrong with the CSi3. The average listener will be blown away, and audiophiles will be impressed with such performance at this price point. I know that I certainly am.
When paired with a good mid-line or better receiver (my own is paired with a Yamaha RX-V557), this speaker will not let you down. During movies and video games, voices are incredibly natural. Between the silk-dome tweeter and the two drivers, this speaker can hit every frequency that human vocal chords are capable of producing; that's important for a center-channel.
Although I generally stick to stereo for most music, unless it's encoded properly for surround, this speaker will also impress during your favourite tunes. Don't expect much in the lower frequencies, but mid and highs-will be as accurate as you can imagine.
Finally, though to me, this is one of those superficial qualities, the case design allows the user to place the center below his or her television, pointed up at the user. This adds another measure of flexibility, although the fact that polk doesn't use this design in their top-line LSiC might point toward how the company really feels about such a speaker arrangement.
All-in-all, you can't go wrong with the CSi3. The average listener will be blown away, and audiophiles will be impressed with such performance at this price point. I know that I certainly am.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
Great Center Speaker!
(4 out of 5) by A. Ingoglia on Dec 1, 2004This center speaker for the price is fantastic. The voices are very crisp and it sounds great with a dts/dolby digital receiver. I love this center speaker makes my surround sound system intense! POLK AUDIO did a great job. I even got the cheap r30 front speakers and it eally added what I was looking for. My neighbors hate them but it is worth it! Ha!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Fantastic Speaker, Fantastic Price!
(5 out of 5) by Anthony Lawson on Oct 31, 2008 (Caledonia, MN USA)This is my first venture into Polk Audio territory, and I must say I am very impressed. This center channel was bought to fill out the front stage of my surround system, which had been sorely missing a front center speaker for a long time. Amazingly, the Polk Audio CSi3 blended seamlessly with my Yamaha shelf speakers, something I wholly did not expect. I would imagine this speaker would make a great addition to any sound system with mid to high quality speakers without sticking out in the sound stage.
For the price, I give this speaker my highest recommendation.
For the price, I give this speaker my highest recommendation.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Nice Center Channel Speaker, Clear
(5 out of 5) by M. Johns on Oct 6, 2008I had it for a week set up and it is awesome, the clarity is nice and brings the voices to the forefront and makes the surround sound that much realistic. I have the Klipsch senergy satellites (4) and the SW 10" 320watt powered sub-woofer and (2) Vandersteens C2for the side, I know some people like to match their setup, but I find what devices work the best for my setup. Polk Audio is excellent!!!
MJ
MJ
Great center speaker
(5 out of 5) by Bruce W. Wilkinson on Jul 7, 2009 (Vancouver, WA USA)This speaker goes very well with Polk speakers in its price range. Sound is clear and balanced.