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Polk Audio Polk Audio RTi CSi3 Central Channel Loudspeaker

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• Reviewed by: go4fan

  Updated: 02-07-08

  Overall Rating: 5 Star Review

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  Strengths: Great sound clarity, reverse design cabinet, real wood look

  Weaknesses: I suppose it could be smaller

  Overall Evaluation: I replaced an old HTIB center speaker with this CSi3 and am definitely satisfied. Granted I\\\'m not an audiophile (I guess that goes without saying... see above reference to HTIB speakers), I am impressed with the sound quality. The size is a bit larger which is I suppose a downside, but I really like the reverse design cabinet which allows the speaker to be placed upside down to adjust to ear level. I paired this up with a pair of Polk R50\\\'s and it sounds pretty good. The cherry wood finish is much nicer than the R50. Although I suppose that may be a downside (not matching). However, given the choice, I\\\'d much rather have the finish of the CSi3 than the R50.

• Reviewed by: tomshinar

  Updated: 01-21-08

  Overall Rating: 4 Star Review

  Duration of ownership:2 Months

  Strengths: Has the efficiency of a home theater system and yet it is only one small unit.

  Weaknesses: None

  Overall Evaluation: Since the sound system in almost all TV's is not as good as a theater system and yet one does not want to clog a bedroom with such a system, I found the Polk Center Channel Speaker as a great substitute. Excellent sound and yet relatively small speaker.

• Reviewed by: DeusExa

  Updated: 01-06-08

  Overall Rating: 4 Star Review

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  Strengths: Great sound for the price.

  Weaknesses: For $100 more, you can get so much better.

  Overall Evaluation: I got these because they were on sale - these sport decent sized drivers, and a pretty good albeit bright tweeter. The sound on these seems to be thrown out, not expanded out like the LSi Polk series..which could be a plus or a minus...but were a plus for me.

• Reviewed by: canon2000

  Updated: 01-06-08

  Overall Rating: 3 Star Review

  Duration of ownership:30 Days

  Strengths: Sound clarity and accuracy. Slim low profile design. Price.

  Weaknesses: Lack of bass.

  Overall Evaluation: I've nerve had a center channel speaker before, and did not realize the importance of the center speaker until I hooked up all the speakers. In most listening modes, a significant portion of the sound come from the center speaker. Due to my budget constraint, I did not go with the CSi5, which is the recommended matching center channel speaker for the RTi 10 tower I have. Paid $99 plus shipping from Onecall.com, almost $200 cheaper than the CSi 5. Sound was clear and accurate, but lack of bass. The profile is low, and it can be easily placed under my flat screen TV.

• Reviewed by: mgaskins

  Updated: 05-28-06

  Overall Rating: 4 Star Review

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  Strengths: excellent choice for center channel speaker

  Weaknesses: would be nice if a bit smaller

  Overall Evaluation: I struggled w/ selecting surround sound speakers. Local retailer suggested a much more expensive Polk Audio . After reviewing the very positive user feedback on the PA website, I selected these. The sound coming from this unit is excellent. They are attractive, well packaged, and deliver what I expected. I kind of wish it was a bit smaller, but that is more related to my installation.

• Reviewed by: KlarkKhent

  Updated: 11-29-04

  Overall Rating: 4 Star Review

  Duration of ownership:15 Days

  Strengths: Matches other Polk speakers, both in terms of sound and construction. Flexible placement options.

  Weaknesses: Size. Mid-range vocals could be a little clearer.

  Overall Evaluation: I got this as a center channel speaker for a pair of Polk RT-8 and a pair of Boston Acoustics 150 speakers. The speaker is a reasonable center channel speaker, but you can really hear the difference between it and the full range speakers in my system when playing music in my receiver's 5-channel stereo mode. Still for the price ($199 delivered from J&R), it is hard to beat it as a center channel speaker.

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