center channel speaker battle

[djk12587]

Hey, I am looking in to buy a center channel speaker for my apartment. Ive narrowed it down to about 2 choices. The Sony SS-CN5000 and the Polk Audio - CSI3. The Sony goes for about $70 , while the Polk sells for $120+.

Here are the links to specs on both
Sony:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8289121&type=product&id=1172277277875&srccode=cii_5766179&cpncode=08-10496065&cmp=KA14525&ref=16&loc=01

Polk:
http://www.electronics-expo.com/index.php?page=item&ci_src=5784816&id=POLCSI3


Is the Polk worth the extra money?

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Your center should be the same make and model as your L&R if not all your speakers. What speakers do you have?

Hey, I am looking in to buy a center channel speaker for my apartment. Ive narrowed it down to about 2 choices. The Sony SS-CN5000 and the Polk Audio - CSI3. The Sony goes for about $70 , while the Polk sells for $120+.

Here are the links to specs on both
Sony:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8289121&type=product&id=1172277277875&srccode=cii_5766179&cpncode=08-10496065&cmp=KA14525&ref=16&loc=01

Polk:
http://www.electronics-expo.com/index.php?page=item&ci_src=5784816&id=POLCSI3


Is the Polk worth the extra money?

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Your center should be the same make and model as your L&R if not all your speakers. What speakers do you have?

I second that suggestion.

 

[djk12587]

I have a pair of Cerwin Vega vs-120 Speakers.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Then you would need a CV center if they make one.

I have a pair of Cerwin Vega vs-120 Speakers.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Then you would need a CV center if they make one.

They list two on their website. Neither is a VS, but one is a VE which may be the closest equivalent in production. Of course, a VS bookshelf would do as well (or better) if you can find one.

 

[sholling]

You're getting great advice. You can't just throw any brand of center at your system and expect it to sound right. What you really want is the closest possible acoustic match. And that will be whatever the makers of your main speakers recommends. It will be the same brand and line. Email them.

 

[no. 5]

Of course, a VS bookshelf would do as well (or better) if you can find one.

I agree, a bookshelf will have better off-axis response than most dedicated center channels.

 

[j_garcia]

Not that off axis response is really a huge deal since you have two main speakers that should be handling anything that is off axis with multichannel playback...but a bookshelf should work fine. A bookshelf can image very differently than a center speaker and placement is often a problem as well due to size/shape.

 

[Dolby CP-200]

Your center should be the same make and model as your L&R if not all your speakers. What speakers do you have?

No it’s the other way around the fronts if best should be the same for LCR no if no but the same. But this depends on you’re budget the size of the room. If you can easily accommodate large high quality bookshelf types or the real Mc Coy single 15” bass mid and smaller HF horns then do so.

 

[no. 5]

Not that off axis response is really a huge deal since you have two main speakers that should be handling anything that is off axis with multichannel playback...but a bookshelf should work fine.

I was referring to a lack of comb filtering.

 

[j_garcia]

I know, it has been discussed plenty. I just don't feel it is as big of a deal as it might seem, though it entirely depends on the speaker in question.

 

[no. 5]

I know, it has been discussed plenty. I just don't feel it is as big of a deal as it might seem, though it entirely depends on the speaker in question.

Ahhh, I see. Perhaps not a major deal, and seating position(s) will have an effect too, as to whether or not the effect is noticeable.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I never have any idea what you are talking about.

No it’s the other way around the fronts if best should be the same for LCR no if no but the same. But this depends on you’re budget the size of the room. If you can easily accommodate large high quality bookshelf types or the real Mc Coy single 15” bass mid and smaller HF horns then do so.

 

[Dolby CP-200]

I never have any idea what you are talking about.

Good for you, how does it make you feel not understanding hmm, well keep it up, right up, now a question of etiquette; as I pass, do I give you the a££ or the crotch.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Good for you, how does it make you feel not understanding hmm, well keep it up, right up, now a question of etiquette; as I pass, do I give you the a££ or the crotch.

Boys, boys, let's try to be civilized here!
(GG is right, though. You do need to work on composing coherent paragraphs. Your meaning is in there somewhere, but it is often obscure.)

 

[j_garcia]

Good for you, how does it make you feel not understanding hmm, well keep it up, right up, now a question of etiquette; as I pass, do I give you the a££ or the crotch.

How's that working out for you...? Being clever?