Polk Audio CSi25 Center Channel Speaker $59 + Ship - Back Again!

[niji1875]

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# Features video-shielded
# bass-reflex
# frequency response 60-20,000 Hz (-3dB)
# 8-ohm impedance
# sensitivity 89 dB
# 100 watts RMS
# black finish
# binding post terminals
# 15"W x 6-9/16"H x 7-9/16"D

 

[skimple]

Excellent! There are some folks selling these on Ebay for ~$85, but I'll buy from Outpost for the extra $6.

Just need the sub to go on sale again!

 

[BionicSniper]

sweet.

Now i have a Pioneer VSK-516 for 150$
a pair of r15's from american for 100$
a pair of r15's from Outpost for 40$
a center for 60$
and i will have a sub tonight for 80$

gota love bestbuy discounts from friends and sales online
470$ for a decent sound system! YEAH!

 

[Staples]

Great deal. I have had a 4.1 Polk TV setup for a year or so. The centers were always too damn expensive. This is a great price.

And skimple, I have a Dayton 12" sub. There is a deal on it right now (well actually I have the older model).

Damn, $17 for shipping. Might be worth the drive 80 or so miles.

 

[MustangSVT]

mmmm.. i shouldnt spend money --; i shouldnt spend money.. argggg!!!

 

[ponyo]

Is this much better than R15 used as center?

 

[BionicSniper]

yes quite a bit.

 

[openwheelformula1]

I bought the CSi25 not long ago for $50 from Fry's. Ended up returning it because I am just very picky about sound. However, I do recommend it if you are looking for a cheap system. It's quite efficient and decently constructed. More sound dampening inside the cabin would be nice. The crossover isn't exactly high quality, but certainly better than the cheap R15s which only has a capacitor. It sounds too local, but pretty clear for dialogue. I recommend the CSi25, but NOT the R15s. This would be a problem cause you need to match the center to the fronts. Just my 2 cents.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: openwheelformula1
I bought the CSi25 not long ago for $50 from Fry's. Ended up returning it because I am just very picky about sound. However, I do recommend it if you are looking for a cheap system. It's quite efficient and decently constructed. More sound dampening inside the cabin would be nice. The crossover isn't exactly high quality, but certainly better than the cheap R15s which only has a capacitor. It sounds too local, but pretty clear for dialogue. I recommend the CSi25, but NOT the R15s. This would be a problem cause you need to match the center to the fronts. Just my 2 cents.

Could run three CSi25s up front if you want to

 

[Staples]

Back up to $180.

And this was the day I might have drove to Austin to get one.

 

[faZZter]

Yeah I went to order one said 59.99 put it in cart and came up as 179.99.....WTH?

 

[slashbinslashbash]

Originally posted by: Staples
Back up to $180.

And this was the day I might have drove to Austin to get one.

Fry's B&M usually honors prices for at least 3 to 5 days. You should try calling Fry's and asking the price (also ask if they have any in stock).

 

[SJetski]

For those who want something with clearer voice dialogue and better sound quality, and do not need to match up with Polk surrounds, pick up the Advent Heritage Center instead from Accessories4less for $49.99 AC shipped free. First time registrants get another $2 off with bonus points bringing the price down to $47.99 shipped. These things are beefy enough to almost use as bookshelf substitutes imho. I've demo'd quite a few cheapie < $150 center channels and this one beyond any doubt reproduced the clearest dialogue, even better than the Bic DV-52CLRB, whih i've already wrapped up and returned

The free speaker shipping coupon is on their front page: http://www.accessories4less.com
- The free speaker shipping coupon will work on "some" other items as well as long as you have speakers in your shopping cart.

Link to Advent Heritage center channel speaker: http://www.accessories4less.com/cgi-bin/item/ADVHCENTER

Link to their amps and receivers (some ship for free with the coupon): http://www.accessories4less.com/cgi-bin/category/HomeAudio

enjoy

 

[openwheelformula1]

There is also the Acoustic Research ARVP42C (center channel) and Acoustic Research ARVP26 (large bookshelves). They are great speakers at blowout price from JR.com

I've got them running in a bedroom setup. They are even better than the Insiginias from Bestbuy.

 

[swifty]

was it a misprint.
shows 179 in the site
anyone different?

 

[SJetski]

Originally posted by: swifty
was it a misprint.
shows 179 in the site
anyone different?

Dead deal, though it seems to the Polk center goes on sale every two months or so now.

Do you already own Polk bookshelfs that you're trying to match with? If you don't then maybe try the deal i posted above.

 

[swifty]

Originally posted by: SJetski

Originally posted by: swifty
was it a misprint.
shows 179 in the site
anyone different?

Dead deal, though it seems to the Polk center goes on sale every two months or so now.

Do you already own Polk bookshelfs that you're trying to match with? If you don't then maybe try the deal i posted above.

i have teh r 30 and r15
need teh center channel next

besides, even when the polks are just so so quality, they are decent enough for a small room
I never heard an advent that sounds decent to my ears with the one exception, a pair of three way speakers my friend had, advent very old, but boy was that quality - no longer made

how do you like your advent? how does it match teh timber of the rest of your setup - I am open to change

 

[SJetski]

Originally posted by: swifty

Originally posted by: SJetski

Originally posted by: swifty
was it a misprint.
shows 179 in the site
anyone different?

Dead deal, though it seems to the Polk center goes on sale every two months or so now.

Do you already own Polk bookshelfs that you're trying to match with? If you don't then maybe try the deal i posted above.

i have teh r 30 and r15
need teh center channel next

besides, even when the polks are just so so quality, they are decent enough for a small room
I never heard an advent that sounds decent to my ears with the one exception, a pair of three way speakers my friend had, advent very old, but boy was that quality - no longer made

how do you like your advent? how does it match teh timber of the rest of your setup - I am open to change

The Advent Heritage series were designed by their Heco counterparts in Germany. In Europe Heco speakers compete well against other established brands (=expensive) and the heritage equivalents were given good reviews. In North America the Advent Heritage line competes with Infinity Primus and Athena ASxx. I have the HCenter and a pair of H200 bookshelfs but i've barely began to break them in though. One thing is certain, the HCenter is the best beyond doubt the best center i've owned so far, no straining to hear dialogue, great male and female voice reproduction, and high end parts inside including a nice crossover, fiberglass filler, 5/8" mdf, even a sponge plug to insert into the port. It matches the H200's well, and matches "well enough" with Insignia Bookshelf's and cerwin vega E-78's imho. I'm still trying out various configs and will eventually settle upon a 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 setup depending on how well everything matches up...

Here are some Advent Heritage threads over at the AVS forums:
- http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=718950
- http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=715151 (lots of good pics here)

GL either way

 

[hytek369]

Originally posted by: Staples
Back up to $180.

And this was the day I might have drove to Austin to get one.