Speaker Purchase Tomorrow - Need Help!!!

[math wizard]

I'm about to purchase a center channel speaker (and possibly surrounds) to replace my Polk RM302 center channel. Currently I have Polk RTi10's as my fronts and RM2000 (older model - similar to the RM101) ans my surrrounds. I'm also running a Polk PSW404 and PSW303 subs (stacked). My AVR is a Yamaha RX-V2500. Because of limited funds, here are my choices:

Buy a Polk Csi5 center channel to replace the RM302

or

Buy a Polk Csi3 and Polk RTi4 (two) to replace the RM302 and the RM2000's

Both senarios can be had for the same price. Would I be better off buying the larger center channel now and getting the new surrounds when funds allow, or buying the smaller center channel and surrounds that are superior to my current surrounds. The room is 18 x 14 with 18 foot ceilings and open on one end.

The new speakers are at clearance prices so I need to act fast. Any comments or advice would be appreciated.

 

[mazersteven]

Buy a Polk Csi5 center channel to replace the RM302

My Vote

 

[Davemcc]

My Vote

Mine also.

 

[math wizard]

Thanks mazersteven and davemcc for your advice.

 

[mazersteven]

Thanks mazersteven and davemcc for your advice.

I just think you will benefit more from the better center channel then surrounds. The center will give you much better dialog, and impact to your system.


Next up-grade---Subwoofer

 

[AVRat]

Make that 3 for the CSi5.

 

[starflight]

CSi5 you will not be disappointed. I love mine. They clarity of them are excellent. Also you will find it very nice match to your fronts.

 

[Davemcc]

I just think you will benefit more from the better center channel then surrounds. The center will give you much better dialog, and impact to your system.


Next up-grade---Subwoofer

Especially in such a large room. This applies to both suggestions, center and subwoofer.

 

[math wizard]

Thanks to all who commented. I just brought home a Polk CSi5. It sound great. I guess my next upgrade would be the surrounds, probably the FXi3 or FXi5.