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Polk Audio CSi3

Center channel speaker

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Polk's CSi3 center channel speaker sports the latest generation of Dynamic Balance® drivers for exceptional home theater performance. The dual 5-1/4" woofers and 1" silk/polymer tweeter work together to anchor on-screen dialogue and special effects to your television's picture. Voice-matched to Polk's RTi tower and bookshelf speakers and FXi surround speakers, you can put together a stunning home theater speaker package that will do your DVD movies and multichannel music sources justice.

As usual, Polk has paid close attention to the details: 5-way binding post terminals for sure connections, solid MDF construction with real wood veneer (available in black oak or cherry finish), internal bracings for reduced resonance and cleaner sound, and a computer-designed tweeter faceplate for more open and spacious imaging.

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Highlights:

  • video-shielded
  • bass-reflex
  • frequency response 65-26,000 Hz (-3dB)
  • 8-ohm impedance
  • sensitivity 89 dB
  • handles up to 180 watts
  • 5-way binding post terminals
  • real wood veneer
  • 20"W x 6-15/16"H x 9-7/16"D
  • warranty: 5 years
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee

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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
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Bass Reflex
Tweeter
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Dome
Midrange size (inches)
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Woofer size (inches)
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5-1/4
Connector Type
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5-way post
Power Range
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20-180
Sensitivity
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89 dB
Impedance (Ohms)
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8
Frequency Response
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65-26k Hz
Height (inches)
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6-15/16
Width (inches)
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20
Depth (inches)
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9-7/16
Weight
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17.2 lbs
Parts Warranty
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5 Years
Labor Warranty
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5 Years

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What's in the box?

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  • Black oak center channel speaker
  • 4 Self-adhesive rubber feet
  • Owner's Manual
  • Online registration sheet

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Features
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Features

Dynamic Balance: Dynamic Balance is a proprietary Polk Audio technology using laser imaging to determine what combination of speaker materials create the least amount of resonance. Eliminating resonance in speakers results in a wide, smooth response and low distortion.

Polymer Composite Woofers: The speaker features two polymer composite woofers for smooth wide-range response with low distortion. For high performance durability, each woofer uses a butyl rubber surround.

Silk/Polymer Tweeter: The speaker has a 1" silk/polymer dome tweeter that provides clear, detailed highs. The tweeter uses a heat sink on the Neodymium magnet for superior heat dissipation, power handling and reliability.

Acoustically Inert Cabinet: The speaker cabinet features all-MDF construction with internal bracings that virtually eliminate sound-muddying resonance.

Reversible Design: If the speaker must be positioned below ear level, you can turn the cabinet upside down, allowing the drivers to fire upward.

Port: There is a single port tube opening on the front of the speaker for increased and extended bass response.

Anti-Diffraction Grille: The floating anti-diffraction grille minimizes grille diffraction for spacious, 3-dimensional imaging.

5-Way Binding Posts: The gold-plated 5-way binding posts will accept bare wire, pin connectors, spade connectors, banana plugs, and dual banana plugs.

Magnetically Shielded: The speaker is magnetically shielded, allowing you to place it on your television without distorting the picture.

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Frequency Response Note: The overall frequency response is 55Hz-27kHz and the -3dB frequency response is 65-26kHz.

 

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5 out of 5

Awesome

Written By Mike L., Maine on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
 
I have to tell you, I was very hesitant about going with such a large speaker for a center channel but with some brackets it fit just over my plasma and does not look as big this way. The sound is amazing, I went from an Onkyo 7.1 channel package, the reciever is great bu the speakers left something to be desired. I put this speaker in the wimpy cneter channels place, WOW the difference is amazing I hear everything adn the mid bass provided is great, and not too much tweeter like from amny other center speakers. I don;t knwo why some people have an issue with this becuase the deatil is incredible adn this is matched with two polk Ti100 bookshelves as my fronts, incredible differnece A+ design and sound just make sure you use good qaulity wiring.
Pros:
Mid bass, broad frequency range, easy to saound match, looks awesome.
Cons:
Sort of big but if you knw what your doing you can figure it out.
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5 out of 5

sweet thing

Written By bob22566, rhode island on Thursday, February 09, 2012
 
bought this to go with my tsi300 front, speaker was alittle bigger than i thought but wow what a sound, size is a small price to pay for the quality and sound
Pros:
awesome sound
Cons:
little big but thats my fault for not paying attention
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5 out of 5

SAWEET!

Written By Michael, Palm Coast on Wednesday, February 08, 2012
 
Very pleased. Matches the R7's perfectly. Would buy again!
Pros:
Style, Performance.
Cons:
None
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5 out of 5

Polk Audio CSi3

Written By Webb, Milwaukee on Thursday, February 02, 2012
 
Great value, clean sound and works well with other Polk speakers and subwoofer
Pros:
Clean voice. Attractive cherry cabinet
Cons:
Downward angling of sound from high placement (top of cabinet) difficult
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5 out of 5

Excellent center for the price

Written By ChuckS, Colorado Springs on Sunday, November 20, 2011
 
Recently purchased some RTi4's to upgrade my surround speaker and I am going to add the CSi3 as my rear center to complete my 6.1 system. These are replacing the Bose cube system. What an improvement!!! Have Polk RTi8's as my fronts,CSi3 center, PSW505 SW, RTi4's in the rear and another CSi3 as rear center. Hope the neighbors move.
Pros:
I have owned this center channel speaker for about 2 yrs now and have never been disappointed with its performance and the cherry wood is impressive also.
Cons:
Absolutely nothing!!
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5 out of 5

ultimate center for me

Written By JOHN L THE POLK MAN, willow grove,pa. on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
 
first i have to say thx to emmitt tech at crutchfield. i needed a cntr with more bass reflex
and this is the one for me adjusting the eq on my yamaha gives you even more bass
reflex and the port in the front helps alot. upgraded from a cs10. thx again EMMITT.
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4 out of 5

Great sound for the price

Written By ChrisF, Boise, ID on Saturday, February 12, 2011
 
I purchased this a couple weeks ago to improve the quality of the vocal element from my
center channel. I have been very pleased with the performance of this unit for movies. I
have not been impressed with its abilities as a component in all-channel
music output - but did not expect much in that regard.

It is also a very attractive in the cherry finish.
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5 out of 5

Polk CSI3

Written By NATER, PUEBLO,CO on Thursday, February 10, 2011
 
I was super amazed by the price. I got this item as a scratch and dent. Came looking
brand new. Now for the sound quality, i was amazed my how crisp and clear the voices
are. Compliments my surround very well. You will not go wrong with ths speaker and it
sounds great.
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5 out of 5

Great center channel!

Written By MarkD, Knoxville, TN on Friday, January 28, 2011
 
The Polk CSi3 is a great center channel speaker! Dialogue is very clear, the treble is crisp, and there's a surprising amount of bass too. It works especially well if you already have other Polk speakers, as this speaker will blend in seamlessly with them. The real wood finish is also very nice and makes the speaker look more expensive than it really is. Highly recommended - grab one while you can.
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5 out of 5

Great Center Speaker

Written By itsrich, Northern Indiana on Tuesday, January 25, 2011
 
I have owned Polk Speakers for a long time. This addition to complete my 5.1 is great.

itsrich
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Accessories

Things you'll need

Bulk Speaker Wire
You'll need wire to connect your center channel speaker to your amp or receiver.Cut your speaker wire to the exact length you need with a spool of bulk speaker wire. No wire is included with this speaker.
AudioQuest G2 Speaker Cable
16-gauge bulk cable, connectors optional (30 ft., White)
 
$38.99
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AudioQuest X2 Speaker Cable
14-gauge bulk cable, connectors optional (30 ft., White)
 
$58.99
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Accessories we recommend

Speaker Wire With Connectors
Connect your new center channel speaker simply and securely to your home theater receiver.
AudioQuest Type 4
Single center speaker cable with pre-attached banana connectors (10 feet)
 
 
$114.50
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Speaker Stands
You'll want to position your center channel speaker for the best possible sound. Stands give you an attractive alternative.
Sanus NFC18
Single 18" center channel speaker stand (Black)

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