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mrpink134 · 04-27-2009, 02:50 AM

Hey folks I would like opinions please. I have a Yamaha rx 1900 4 polk 70's polk center csi3 and polk PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer. I have enough to upgrade either my center speaker to the polk cs2 or buy the A2 - 300 subwoofer. So what should I do?

callas01 · 04-27-2009, 02:57 AM

If the Center is able to keep up with the Fronts, then I say the Sub, otherwise if dialog is being drowned out, I say Both...

mrpink134 · 04-27-2009, 06:34 AM

anybody else?

Johnny Vinyl · 04-27-2009, 11:56 AM

If it were me, I'd upgrade the Centre Channel first, as it is possibly and argueably the most important speaker in any HT setup. A better Centre Channel should provide you with enhanced dialogue output (read: clarity, crispness, detail), which in my opinion has a greater value to the overall sound we are all trying to attain.

On the other hand, if you are basically pleased with the performance of your current Centre Channel and the sub-woofer is a bit of an under-performer (to your ears), then the sub-woofer udgrade would be a smarter move for you.

Try to ascertain which of the two choices would make the most substantial difference. This may take some additional in-depth critical listening on your part, before making up your mind.

John

StimpsonJCat · 04-27-2009, 02:26 PM

You will see an improvement either way. A center channel upgrade always makes a noticible difference in the sound. If you are not pushing the sub to it's limits (bottoming out/ chuffing) then I'd say center upgrade. Otherwise go with the sub. Great choice for the sub, btw.

Note: You might actually want to go for the sub first because I think they are increasing the price on that sub soon.

04-27-2009, 02:50 AM	#1
mrpink134 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:603 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	What should I buy Hey folks I would like opinions please. I have a Yamaha rx 1900 4 polk 70's polk center csi3 and polk PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer. I have enough to upgrade either my center speaker to the polk cs2 or buy the A2 - 300 subwoofer. So what should I do?

04-27-2009, 02:57 AM	#2
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	If the Center is able to keep up with the Fronts, then I say the Sub, otherwise if dialog is being drowned out, I say Both...

04-27-2009, 06:34 AM	#3
mrpink134 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:603 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	anybody else?

04-27-2009, 11:56 AM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	If it were me, I'd upgrade the Centre Channel first, as it is possibly and argueably the most important speaker in any HT setup. A better Centre Channel should provide you with enhanced dialogue output (read: clarity, crispness, detail), which in my opinion has a greater value to the overall sound we are all trying to attain. On the other hand, if you are basically pleased with the performance of your current Centre Channel and the sub-woofer is a bit of an under-performer (to your ears), then the sub-woofer udgrade would be a smarter move for you. Try to ascertain which of the two choices would make the most substantial difference. This may take some additional in-depth critical listening on your part, before making up your mind. John

04-27-2009, 02:26 PM	#5
StimpsonJCat Expert Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:5	You will see an improvement either way. A center channel upgrade always makes a noticible difference in the sound. If you are not pushing the sub to it's limits (bottoming out/ chuffing) then I'd say center upgrade. Otherwise go with the sub. Great choice for the sub, btw. Note: You might actually want to go for the sub first because I think they are increasing the price on that sub soon.

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