Which Polk Center Speaker Is The Better Choice?

[zodiak]

Guys Im looking to add a center I have 2 Polk Monitor 60's as my fronts,
which center is the better choice....CS1 or CS2?

Thanks

[ozzman]

I would have to say the Cs 2 just for the simply fact that the Cs2 is rated at sensitivity at 90db just as your 60's are.
The Cs2 is rated ( at recommened power) 20w to 175w and your fronts are 20w to 200 w

HERE"S YOUR FRONTS SPECS
http://www.shopping.com/xPF-Monitor-60

HERE'S YOUR CS2 SPECS

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/specs/recent/cs2/

[DonRSD]

Originally Posted by zodiak

Guys Im looking to add a center I have 2 Polk Monitor 60's as my fronts,
which center is the better choice....CS1 or CS2?

Thanks

i have t90e(monitor 60 euro) and a CS1 center

no problems here

the cs2 is BIG & has two 6.5" driver
the cs1 has two 5.25" driver to match the M60s/T90E's

id go with the CS1 as all youre speakers will be the exact size (5.25" all around)

[HiDef-Crazy]

I have the Monitor 60's also and I used the CS1 for a while with them sounded great. Then I upgraded to the CS2 center and it is very well blended I would go with the CS2. I believe Newegg has the CS2 for $119.00 I would get it.

[ozzman]

The cs1 sensitivity is 89db and recommended power at 20w to 125w

Go with the CS2, It's made for you 60's

HERE'S SPECS ON THE CS1

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

[Fors*]

Either will timber match your 60's. I have the CS10 with my T90's and they all have the same 5.25" drivers. However, you will not notice any audibal difference to your ears with the CS2 and it's 6.5" driver. The CS2 may have bigger drivers, but you will be hard pressed to really hear any audibal improvement with the extra 1.25" drivers that the CS2 has. I do see there is a good deal for the CS2 as HiDef-Crazy states, so for that price, it is a steal.....I'd get the CS2 based on the price point.

[ozzman]

Originally Posted by forsberg21

Either will timber match your 60's. I have the CS10 with my T90's and they all have the same 5.25" drivers. However, you will not notice anything audibal to your ears with the CS2 and it's 6.5" driver. The CS2 may have bigger drivers, but you will be hard pressed to really hear any audibal difference with the extra 1.25" drivers that the CS2 has. I do see there is a good deal for the CS2 as HiDef-Crazy states, so for that price, it is a steal.....I'd get the CS2 based on the price point.

Truth-both speakers will timber match the fronts.Whats the best speaker for his fronts- CS2.

Look for a deal of course but get the CS2, Price point or not ,it's the one

If iam not mistaken You wanted to know what the better center is for your fronts-The cs2 or the cs1

Get the cs2 and thank me later

[Fors*]

Just an FYI, but there is an Open-Box item on NewEgg for the black CS1 for just $45!!!!! Their open-box items are usaully very good. Here is the link, good luck to whomever goes for it!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16882290022R

Also an Open Box single M60 black speaker for just $67 !!!!!! (If I had room under my TV, this would be my new center channel, damn!)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16882290017R

[ozzman]

Originally Posted by zodiak

Guys Im looking to add a center I have 2 Polk Monitor 60's as my fronts,
which center is the better choice....CS1 or CS2?

Thanks

If it's about money then diffently go with the CS 1 you save and it will timber match your fronts.(45 bucks is really good,hands down)

If its about which center is the better choice-like your question asked CS2

[callas01]

I personally prefer my center to have larger drivers because so much is coming out of the center channel that I don't want dialog to get lost during large action sequences. With my sonys, I would lose dialog all the time, so when I got the Energys I went with the larger of the 2 center channels and I can say that it is so much better.

Get the CS2, 50-80 of a movie is coming through the Center, better to get the bigger one in my opinion. plus as Ozzman showed the specs are more closely matched between your M60s and CS2

[zodiak]

thanks guys for your info, just placed an order with newegg cs2 $119.99 so I'll anxiously waite its arrival.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by zodiak

thanks guys for your info, just placed an order with newegg cs2 $119.99 so I'll anxiously waite its arrival.

Where do you live, as they ship from NJ? If you are around NJ, it takes only like 2 days to get them, so you may have it before the weekend......

[bluskinsfan21]

i just ordered two m60s and a cs2, placed the order yesterday morning, and out for delivery in md now... insane shipping speed for free shipping... question now... which blu ray to watch first??

[ozzman]

Originally Posted by bluskinsfan21

i just ordered two m60s and a cs2, placed the order yesterday morning, and out for delivery in md now... insane shipping speed for free shipping... question now... which blu ray to watch first??

Congrats

Of Course BATMAN The DARK KNIGHT

Let us know how much you love your speakers when you get them settled in .And don't be greeding , show us some pic's when they come

[zodiak]

OZZMAN noticed your tv sits on top of some sort of prop(appears to be a speaker?)...I will need to elevate my tv when the cs2 arrives, what if I may ask is that under your tv and is it secure?

Im considering building a top for the cs2(imagine a two sides and a top) and placing my tv on that.

Forsberg I live in fla. when I ordered the 60's they arrived in 2 days so they do ship fast.

[ack_bak]

Originally Posted by zodiak

thanks guys for your info, just placed an order with newegg cs2 $119.99 so I'll anxiously waite its arrival.

Smart move. When you consider how much audio (dialogue) comes through the center channel for home theater, it is wise to go with the biggest and best center that you can that timbre match your mains.

[ozzman]

Originally Posted by zodiak

OZZMAN noticed your tv sits on top of some sort of prop(appears to be a speaker?)...I will need to elevate my tv when the cs2 arrives, what if I may ask is that under your tv and is it secure?

Im considering building a top for the cs2(imagine a two sides and a top) and placing my tv on that.

Forsberg I live in fla. when I ordered the 60's they arrived in 2 days so they do ship fast.

Of Course it's secure my friend.I wouldn't have it any other way

My Plasma is sitting on a wooden shelf,
Which i skinned with speaker cloth and put on it side.
I through some hooks in the back of the TV wall and wired the Plasma to the hooks(for just more security.)
I skinned it with speaker cloth so it wouldn't stand out as much and i think it came out nice

If you notice in my pics,The PS3 is also put on a smaller shelf (standing upright.)

I also skinned that with speaker cloth as well.For some reason that is just the way i went with it.