how is the Polk CS1 Center Speaker?

[LOUISSSSS]

i currently have a Bose Center channel (don't have model number because i never really cared for it, got it as a gift and it was free)

I'm wondering how does the Polk CS1 Center speaker performs?

i have a
Onkyo sr606
Polk PSW10 sub
2x polk r50 satellites
2x bose 161 rear surrounds (also, gift)

minus the bose bashing, how will the Polk CS1 compare/perform? i'm looking for quick replies guys i'm planning on ordering for father's day today

 

[CalvinHobbes]

It should definitely match the L/R speakers better. As far as performance comparison, that's for you to decide.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

are there any "cons" to the polk cs1?

 

[CalvinHobbes]

I've never owned one but the only downsides I could see to any speaker would be #1) Sound and general performance. This kind of thing you can only decide for yourself when the speaker is connected to your system playing in your room. Even demo'ing at a store won't be the same.

After that it might be things like mounting, placement, terminals, size. Things that I wouldn't really care about as much as the sound quality and how well it blended with the other speakers.

 

[darkswordsman17]

I own one, had it paired with the R50 towers a while back and I felt it was pretty good, it sounded clear and I never had any complaints about it. Actually I should get rid of it since I don't have a surround setup now and have no use for it and it'll just be extra baggage when I move.

 

[kalrith]

I have the CSi25, which is similar to the CS1, along with R50 mains. It's basically the bookshelf version of the R50 with the same woofers and tweeter. I didn't get the CS1, because it's a match for the Polk Monitor line, but it should still be pretty close to the R50 and definintely closer than the Bose speaker. I think it's on sale at Newegg right now, but you might already know that.

 

[zinfamous]

going for the Newegg sale, eh?

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: kalrith
I have the CSi25, which is similar to the CS1, along with R50 mains. It's basically the bookshelf version of the R50 with the same woofers and tweeter. I didn't get the CS1, because it's a match for the Polk Monitor line, but it should still be pretty close to the R50 and definintely closer than the Bose speaker. I think it's on sale at Newegg right now, but you might already know that.

This is what I have, and I'm happy.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

yep i just placed the order, it'll be going with that setup in the OP.

i hope i can hear a difference over the bose. its going to be a "father's day gift" but yall know what the deal is lol.
anyone know polk's warranty information on this speaker?

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Nvm.

 

[pioneercrazed]

Warranty should be 5 years... Also, the difference between your bose will most likely be night and day, especially if you have the very slim bose center currently. What will you have powering it?

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/specs/recent/cs1/

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Originally posted by: pioneercrazed
Warranty should be 5 years... Also, the difference between your bose will most likely be night and day, especially if you have the very slim bose center currently. What will you have powering it?

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/specs/recent/cs1/

yea i do have that bose slim center channel. looks like dis: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/i...377L._SL500_AA280_.jpg

i will be powering it (the cs1) with an onkyo sr606

 

[imported_Mike]

an oldie but a goodie

<< huge fan of polk audio

 

[kalrith]

Let us know what you think once you get it set up. I've been very pleased with my Polk setup, especially considering that I bought 5 speakers plus a sub for less than $500.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

honestly, would uguys think you* would be able to hear the difference between my bose vsc10 center channel and this new polk cs1?

please dont just "bash" bose like you normally would, if i wanted that i would be bashing it in my OP

 

[kalrith]

Well, a lot of the Bose problems comes from having undersized speakers. The vsc10 has a height of 3.2" and a depth of 6". The CS1 has a height of 7" and a depth of 9.6". I don't know what size speakers the vsc10 has, but the two 5 1/4" mid/woofs wouldn't even fit in there. I'm pretty sure there will be a night-and-day difference between the two speakers. Couple that with the much better timbre matching to your mains, and you got yourself a great upgrade for a very low cost.