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Polk Audio CSR

Center channel speaker

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Polk designed their CSR center channel speaker for great sound at a budget-friendly price. Borrowing driver technologies from Polk's higher-end speaker lines, the CSR delivers precise dialogue and movie sound effects. Pair it with the R150 bookshelf or R300 tower speakers for seamless home theater surround sound.

Polk's exclusive Dynamic Balance® drivers feature smooth, accurate response for sound that's natural and detailed. Rubber surrounds increase the speaker's durability and power handling, so it's ready for even the most intense movie soundtracks. The solidly built MDF cabinet resists vibrations that can muddy the sound, and its black finish gives the CSR a clean look that goes well with many TVs and entertainment centers. Five-way binding posts on the back of the speaker provide a secure connection to your receiver or amp — a rare find for a speaker in this price range.

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Highlights:

  • video-shielded
  • bass-reflex
  • frequency response 55-20,000 Hz (-3dB)
  • handles up to 100 watts
  • 3/4" Dynamic Balance tweeter with neodymium magnet
  • dual 5-1/4" Dynamic Balance woofers with butyl rubber surrounds
  • 5-way binding posts
  • 19"W x 7"H x 8"D
  • warranty: 5 years
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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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20-100
Sensitivity
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89 dB
Impedance (Ohms)
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8
Frequency Response
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55-20k Hz
Height (inches)
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7
Width (inches)
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19
Depth (inches)
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8
Weight
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19 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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  • 1 Black center channel speaker
  • 4 Rubber feet
  • Owner's Manual
  • Mail-in poduct registration card
  • On-line product registration card

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Features
Frequency Response Note

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 lightweight, yet stiff mineral-filled polymer composite woofers with good damping, giving you high efficiency, excellent bass, and low distortion. For high performance durability, each woofer uses a butyl rubber surround and an acoustically inert stamped driver basket.

Silk/Polymer Tweeter: The speaker has a 0.75" fabric/polymer dome tweeter with a neodymium magnet that provides clear, detailed highs.

Mylar Capacitors: The speaker utilizes Mylar bypass capacitors to extend its high frequency response and improve detail and transparency.

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

Port: There is a single critically-tuned port opening on the rear of the speaker that has low port noise for increased and extended bass response.

Grille: The speaker features a removable anti-diffraction cloth grille that minimizes grille diffraction for spacious, three-dimensional imaging.

5-Way Binding Posts: The 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.

Timbre-Matched: The Polk CSR is designed to be used as a center-channel in any Polk Audio home theater or multi-channel music system for a more realistic seamless surround sound environment.

Mounting: The center-speaker comes with 4 rubber self-adhesive feet to help secure the speaker in place to prevent slippage and vibration. The center-speaker does not come with any type of wall-bracket or key-hole slot for wall-mounting the speakers.

Frequency Response Note

Frequency Response: The overall frequency response is 40Hz-24kHz, and the -3dB frequency response is 55-20kHz.

 

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5 out of 5

Great Center Speaker for my Home Theater

Written By Ruben, Gurabo, PR on Saturday, July 30, 2011
 
I buy this center speaker from Polk for the reputation and the great value. The used material of this speaker is from the best quality. I also buy the Onkyo TX- NR609 and Polks R150, I am not regret all make me very happy. Then I previous own a Polk Power Subwoofer PSW110, for surround have a pair of Klipsh make specialty for surround speakers and a Sony BDP-BX58 3D Blu-Ray Player. I consider me as an audiophile and with this all stuff I get now really have my taste very satisfied from sound and vision that I am searching from years. For conclusion this Center Speaker sound very good, have the best raw materials, there are good balanced and sound great for it was intended. I can not say goodbye until say that Crutchfield is the best company to buy online. Thank again for your good and kind service.
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4 out of 5

Polk Audio CSR

Written By RMichael, Washington on Thursday, July 14, 2011
 
I'm very satisfied with my Polk center channel speaker. It isn't as large as some (most) center channels and it fits nicely in the space I have for it. I have a smallish living room and it sounds great.

Crutchfield delivered as promised.
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4 out of 5

Polk Audio CSR

Written By DanP, New York on Thursday, May 26, 2011
 
I bought this speaker to replace my little no name (guy in a van) center. I am very happy with it. Good Bass and crystal clear voices. I would recommend this speaker to someone who is looking for GOOD sound and at VERY GOOD price.
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5 out of 5

Polk Audio CSR

Written By Cdminter55, Hopewell, Va on Monday, August 30, 2010
 
I purchased the Polk CSR center speaker because of the reputation Polk has. This
speaker is a good quality speaker for the price. I like all the info that Crutchfields
provides to make my purchase easy. I also am very satisfied with the fast shipping. I
would recommend Polk speakers to anyone. Thanks Crutchfield.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Great center channel!

Written By Brian, Fort Worth, TX on Thursday, April 16, 2009
 
Great center channel speaker that produces excellent sound!
3 out of 3 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Polk Audio CSR

Written By Cory, Lincoln, NE on Sunday, February 01, 2009
 
I combined the CSR with two pairs of R150's for my budget home theater solution. The CSR sound quality is very good for the price. I am very happy with how it sounds with the R150 as well.
5 out of 5 people found this helpful
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2 out of 5

Polk Audio CSR

Written By 1numsum, Ventura, CA on Thursday, June 26, 2008
 
OK speaker for the price. Bought to go with my r50 fronts but the csr seems to have a different sound.I thought it was a match but I guess I was wrong.
22 out of 37 people found this helpful
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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 G2 Speaker Cable
16-gauge bulk cable, connectors optional (30 ft., Gray)
 
$38.99
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AudioQuest X2 Speaker Cable
14-gauge bulk cable, connectors optional (30 ft., Gray)
 
$58.99
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Monster XP Navajo White Cable
Bulk cable, connectors optional (30 feet)
 
$32.95
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AudioQuest X2 Speaker Cable
14-gauge bulk cable, connectors optional (30 ft., White)
 
$58.99
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Monster XP®
Bulk cable with clear jacket, connectors optional (20 ft.)
 
$19.95
In Stock
 
 
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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 Shelves
Mount your center channel speaker safely above the TV.
Center Stage Bracket CSB-1210-BLK
Large speaker shelf for flat-panel TVs
 

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Center Stage Bracket CSB-1206-BLK
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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)

Also available in:
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$99.99
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Wall-mounts
Add a bracket and wall-mount your center speaker.
Pinpoint AM15
Center channel speaker wall mount
$29.99
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