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GodSpeed · 02-25-2009, 04:46 PM

Dilema:

I have a limited budget at the moment for speakers(3-400 max) and I am wanting to upgrade the Left, Center, Right.

Option 1:
T90e's $360 Keep freebie center(pic in gallery)

Option 2:
Monitor 50's $260 CS2 $130(possibly)

Johnny Vinyl · 02-25-2009, 05:09 PM

Option 1: You can always change the Centre Channel later on. Your fronts are the most important speakers, so put your money there for now!

John

langn08 · 02-25-2009, 05:32 PM

I would say option #2... Based on the fact that your center is the most important speaker I would not skimp on that one... plus for the price I hear great things about the 50's

aramis109 · 02-25-2009, 06:10 PM

While it may come across as biased, definitely don't plan on keeping that center. I was using the Polk RM6750 set and bought my fronts and hadn't yet upgraded the center. Even with some volume levelling in the AVR, they completely overpowered my center channel, and I had to step up my upgrade path. My wife even noticed the difference and was mad that I had made the change.

If you find a good deal on the 50's/T90e's/60's, whatever, then definitely go for it. Otherwise if you know you're going Polk I'd look for deals on a CS20 or CS10 center, or keep your eyes peeled for deals on the CS1/CS2.

You'll not be happy with your setup with an anemic center. At least, my family and I definitely were not.

Marquoz · 02-26-2009, 05:48 AM

I had recently upgraded to two TSi-400s (Monitor 60s?) and kept my old center. I lasted about 2-3 days before I ran out to buy the CS2. You will definately want to keep the center at the same level or better then your fronts. Nothing sounded quite right, I had loud booming effects, but lacked the detail of them, and couldn't hear anything they were saying. Also when things went from left to right (or vice versa) since it was two different brands, you could noticably hear it change pitch as it went from speaker to center to speaker.

02-25-2009, 04:46 PM	#1
GodSpeed Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:117 Trading Score:18	Upgrade Question? Dilema: I have a limited budget at the moment for speakers(3-400 max) and I am wanting to upgrade the Left, Center, Right. Option 1: T90e's $360 Keep freebie center(pic in gallery) Option 2: Monitor 50's $260 CS2 $130(possibly)

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02-25-2009, 05:09 PM	#2
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	Option 1: You can always change the Centre Channel later on. Your fronts are the most important speakers, so put your money there for now! John

02-25-2009, 05:32 PM	#3
langn08 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fox Cities WI Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:373 Trading Score:6	I would say option #2... Based on the fact that your center is the most important speaker I would not skimp on that one... plus for the price I hear great things about the 50's

02-25-2009, 06:10 PM	#4
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	While it may come across as biased, definitely don't plan on keeping that center. I was using the Polk RM6750 set and bought my fronts and hadn't yet upgraded the center. Even with some volume levelling in the AVR, they completely overpowered my center channel, and I had to step up my upgrade path. My wife even noticed the difference and was mad that I had made the change. If you find a good deal on the 50's/T90e's/60's, whatever, then definitely go for it. Otherwise if you know you're going Polk I'd look for deals on a CS20 or CS10 center, or keep your eyes peeled for deals on the CS1/CS2. You'll not be happy with your setup with an anemic center. At least, my family and I definitely were not.

02-26-2009, 05:48 AM	#5
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	I had recently upgraded to two TSi-400s (Monitor 60s?) and kept my old center. I lasted about 2-3 days before I ran out to buy the CS2. You will definately want to keep the center at the same level or better then your fronts. Nothing sounded quite right, I had loud booming effects, but lacked the detail of them, and couldn't hear anything they were saying. Also when things went from left to right (or vice versa) since it was two different brands, you could noticably hear it change pitch as it went from speaker to center to speaker.

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