Polk CS10 vs CS20

[Rhyno37]

So I already have the Polk TSi400's (3x 5.25" woofers) as my fronts, and looking to get my center channel next. I am debating between the CS10 (2x 5.25" $100 with discount) and the CS20 (2x 6.5" $150 with discount). From the research I've done, one side says get the CS10 since the woofers would match the ones in my fronts, and it'd be cheaper. The other side says get the CS20 because it'd be more powerful and sound more full. What is your guys' take?

Polk Audio - 6-1/2" Center-Channel Speaker - Black - CS20 BLACK

Polk Audio - 5-1/4" Center-Channel Speaker - Black - CS10 BLACK

 

[tom67]

Get the 20s

Only $149.....center very important.....about 70% of content on HT comes out of center....can always tone down for music....

Newegg.com - Polk Audio CS20 Black Center Speaker Each

 

[lsiberian]

I recommend the cs10 5 1/4 drivers will have better midrange than 6" drivers. Center channels are the primary voice source. Voices are midrange and I want the best midrange perfomance I can get from the center.

 

[Rhyno37]

I cant actually get the CS10 for $80 from our employee accommodation, and the CS20 for $120

 

[m_vanmeter]

I took a bunch of reviewers and users at their word and got the CS2 (older sibling of the CS20). Most of the reviews I read where as CS1/CS10 or CS2/CS20 were compared side by side, the larger center was the preferred choice. I'm using mine with Monitor70's and the front 3 are very full range and dynamic. I'm a happy camper.