Center Channel for Polk RT800i's?

[ERM]

I'm new to the Home Theater, but just got a Sony 46 inch XBR4. I've setup my existing Polk RT800i's and PSW 350 and it has become painfully obvious I need a center channel and possibly surrounds. All my research so far has led me to believe that the best Center Channels for my RT800i's have been discontinued. Does anyone have suggestions for a good center match? I'm sure I'll get surrounds too, so any help there would also be appreciated.

 

[AVRat]

Don't know which center model matched the 800s, but you may be able to find last generation's Polk CSi 3/5 (amazon)http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Center-Channel-Speaker/dp/B0000E6S12/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1214236504&sr=1-1 or the new CSi A4/6 which should provide a decent match.

The surrounds don't necessarily need to come from the same manufacturer. Do you know if you'd prefer a multi-polar http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/individual/surround/fxia4/ or mono-polar (bookshelf) http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/individual/bookshelf/rtia1/ type surround?

 

[ERM]

Thanks AVRat

The CS400i was the proper center channel match and the CSi5 is recommended as a substitute from what I've read about the specs of the CSiA6, it appears to be the same speaker as the CSi5, Do you know if there is any difference or if they should perform the same?

 

[Ron Temple]

The CS400i, as stated is the perfect match. The A6 or CSi5 would keep up, but are voiced a bit more forward and the silk tweeters are brighter than the tri-lams. If you can find one (they were popular) get one. They go from $150-225 used. Be prepared for a tall center, almost 10", so watch your space.