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Polk Audio TSi CS20

Center channel speaker (Cherry)

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Your home theater's most important speaker

The center channel speaker is the workhorse in a home theater system. It has to reproduce clear dialogue and special effects that keep your eyes and ears glued to the movie action. A high-quality center speaker is a great investment for any surround sound setup. Try to choose one that's as closely matched as possible to your front right and left speakers, so that as sound moves across the front stage, it stays seamlessly realistic.

Our take on the Polk Audio TSi CS20

by Kristen Schaub

The Polk CS20 creates a life-sized center image and anchors dialogue and sound effects to your TV's screen. Polk carefully designed the woofers and tweeter using laser testing to help identify and eliminate resonance points. The acoustically inert MDF cabinet fights internal vibrations that can compromise performance. It all adds up to smooth, accurate sound with movie soundtracks and multichannel music sources.

The CS20 is uniquely designed with an angled top, so you can invert the speaker for placement on a low shelf to direct the sound towards your listening area. And a real wood veneer finish with stylish piano black sides give this speaker a warm, refined look, making it an attractive addition to just about any room.

Mix and match this center speaker with any of Polk's TSi series floor-standing or bookshelf speakers. Add Polk's satellite speakers and a subwoofer for a complete surround sound system.

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Highlights:

  • video-shielded
  • bass reflex (ported) design
  • handles 20-150 watts
  • 1" Dynamic Balance® silk dome tweeter
  • dual 6-1/2" bi-laminate organic fiber cone woofers
  • frequency response: 58-24,000 Hz (-3dB)
  • impedance: 8 ohms
  • sensitivity: 91 dB
  • angled top allows more flexible placement
  • 5-way binding post terminals
  • 23-1/16"W x 7-3/8"H x 10-15/16"D
  • weight: 19 lbs.
  • warranty: 5 years
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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
Enclosure
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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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6-1/2
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5-way post
Power Range
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20-150
Sensitivity
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91 dB
Impedance (Ohms)
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8
Frequency Response
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58-24k Hz
Height (inches)
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7-3/8
Width (inches)
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23-1/16
Depth (inches)
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10-15/16
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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  • Cherry center-channel speaker (removable cloth grille)
  • 4 Self-adhesive rubber feet
  • Owner's Manual
  • Online registration sheet
  • Polk Audio product brochure

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Driver Technology
Enclosure Design
Connections
Mounting Options

Driver Technology

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.

Klippel Optimized: Using a state-of-the-art Klippel Distortion Analyzer, Polk engineers were able to optimize the speaker structure and cabinet design for the best possible performance, even at extreme listening levels.

High Efficiency Design: Compatible with practically any AV receiver, the center-channel speakers produces sound that is open, spacious and clear, even when driven by modestly-powered amplifiers and receivers.

Bi-Laminate Composite Woofers: The center-channel speaker features two 6.5" bi-laminate composite (organic fiber) dynamic balance drivers which is light and stiff for deep bass response and low distortion. The multiple smaller driver configuration is capable of better detail than one single large woofer. This design also projects sound over a wider area, so there is a broader "sweet-spot". For high performance and durability, each woofer uses a butyl rubber surround.

Silk dome Tweeters: The center-channel speaker features a 1.0" silk dome dynamic balance tweeter for detailed highs. Each tweeter features mylar bypass capacitors in the crossovers to extend high frequency response and improve detail and transparency.

Frequency Response: The overall frequency response is 48Hz-25kHz and the -3dB frequency response is 58-24kHz.

Enclosure Design

Quality Built Cabinets: The TSi speaker cabinet is extensively braced from MDF with ¾" thick baffles. With pewter accents, a piano black top plate and removable black grille, TSi speakers look awesome and take up less than one square foot. All models are available in a choice of black or cherry wood grain.

Narrow Baffle Geometry: Narrow baffle geometry is a design that creates a sleek looking speaker with great sound. First the high quality cabinet is slender and tucks away easily in your room. The smaller-diameter speaker components are lighter in mass, translating to clearer sound.

Flared Ports: All TSi speaker feature Critically Tuned Flared Ports. Flared Ports minimize port noise ("chuffing") and ensure good low frequency extension with low distortion. With Flared Ports, TSi speakers reveal realistic, natural, full-bodied sound with rich bass. The TSi center-channel speaker uses a rear-firing port.

Connections

5-Way Binding Posts: The center-channel speaker has a pair of gold-plated 5-way binding posts for a superior connection to your AV receiver.

Mounting Options

Placement: The center-channel speaker should be placed directly above or below your television. The TSi series center-channel speaker is magnetically shielded for safe placement near your TV or video monitor.

Rubber Feet: The center-channel speaker comes with four self-adhesive rubber feet so it will sit securely on your stand or shelf.

 

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5 out of 5

Polk Audio TSI20 c / channel

Written By GusS, San Juan, P.R. on Monday, June 17, 2013
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Great mach Polk TSI CS20 c / channel / Polk TSi 200 audio speaker.
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5 out of 5

Polk cs20

Written By JoeB, Van Buren, Ar. on Sunday, June 16, 2013
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Sounds really good the speaker it replaced was much too bright. This has much better bass and mid response. I'm still in the process of breaking in, however it's made a huge difference for the better.
Pros:
Really good sound.
Cons:
None
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5 out of 5

Fantastic

Written By ZeeS, Chicago on Thursday, May 30, 2013
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Fantastic center speaker, with significant clarity. Matches perfectly with Polk's new Monitor 75T.
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5 out of 5

love this center speaker!

Written By Kevin, West Covina on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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This speaker deliveries a clean crisp sound
Pros:
Great sounding speaker
Cons:
Very large
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5 out of 5

CS20

Written By GeneC, Mobile, Al on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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I bought the Polk CS20 center speaker to go with 4 TSi400 floor standing speakers and a PSW125 subwoofer my exclamation was WOW. just like seating in a theater. Crisp clear sound for music also.
Pros:
great sound for mid price range speakers
Cons:
none
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5 out of 5

Fills the room

Written By John K, Fort Myes, FL on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Hard to beat this center channel in this price range if matched properly. Am using this with a Denon AVR2313 and all Pol system (TSi500's, PSW125 sub, and OMW5 surrounds), and sound quality is excellent. Major upgrade from small Energy Take 5 center I was using previously. This one is not straining at all with the 105 watt per channel receiver, and voices etc. are clear and clean.
Pros:
Great sound, beautiful cabinet
Cons:
This thing is big---about 23"W x 8"H x 12" deep counting posts, so you'll need some room for it!
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5 out of 5

Amazing!

Written By DannyS, Palm Coast, FL on Sunday, May 12, 2013
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Everything is so loud & vibrant. I have re-watched certain movies and have heard certain noises that i didn't hear with my first center channel. It's actually made my entire surround sound system way better! I want to watch my entire collection of blu rays all over again just because of this center channel! Only con is the actual size of it! I thought it would be smaller, but it's actually quite large.
Pros:
Clarity, Clear even when volume is low
Cons:
Size of actual Center Channel
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4 out of 5

Great center speaker

Written By tomeboy2152, Rockford, IL on Sunday, May 05, 2013
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Works very good with the 300's and nc85's for a rich robust surround sound system.
Pros:
Great center speaker
Cons:
A little on the bulky side that i find it hard to mount on top of tv
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5 out of 5

Clarity Beast

Written By KJ, Boston on Thursday, April 18, 2013
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This speaker sends such clear sound - I keep thinking the sound is coming from my other speakers! It is essential while watching TV because most of the audio comes from the center channel. In movies, this speaker delivers and really balances the audio. The only negative is the size of this beast. I mean, wow - it is A LOT bigger than you think and you'll realize this when you try to put it in the center position.
Pros:
-clarity -sound -price -quality
Cons:
-size -size -it is tall, wide AND long. The tapered rear means you cannot put anything on top of it...
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5 out of 5

Great Center Speaker

Written By Mel Y, Hi on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
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Purchased this speaker about 2 weeks ago. The sound is very clear and has great bass for a center channel speaker. I have adequate room for this monster so space wasn't an issue.This speaker replaced an Energy 4" center that made a world of difference. I got this paired up with Polk TSI300 for the main speakers, RC60I and RC85I for the surrounds. The Klipsch sub rounds out the 7.1 system. The CS20 made listening to music sound much better due to the 6 1/2" drivers that help my TSI300's run the mid and lower bass. I was thinking about the CS10 but after reading other reviews decided to step up with this guy. I know this was the right choice for my needs. I ran an audyssey setup with my Onkyo receiver that made my system come to life. Had to tweak the center a little because most of the voices come from there especially when watching movies. If you have the space.....buy it! Thought Crutchfield made a mistake when the UPS guy handed this box to me......maybe a subwoofer? NO......just the CS20....HA HA!
Pros:
Clear sound, nice cabinet finish and great bass. Great price point.
Cons:
Big if you don't have the space.
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5 out of 5

WOW!!!

Written By Josh, Corpus Christi, TX on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
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This center channel speaker is incredible. I got it to go along with my TSI300 towers and it blew my mind. I've never heard such clear dialogue and other sounds in a movie before. I'm very impressed. I almost got the CS10 but thought I'd go a little bigger since they center channel is the workhorse for movies.
Pros:
Amazing sound quality, can handle a full range of frequencies, not just the mids highs. It's well balanced (for my ears anyway) and it's a good looking speaker too. The polished ends really look classy.
Cons:
This is a big center speaker. This isn't necessarily a con, but if there's a specific place you'd like to place a center channel speaker, I'd recommend paying close attention to the dimensions and double checking if it'll fit.
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5 out of 5

Pleasent suprise

Written By Ron D, Dixon, Mo on Friday, March 15, 2013
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Great bang for the buck, dialoge is clear. Great bang for the buck, dialog is clear. Music sounds great and the price point is exceptional.
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5 out of 5

polk audio tsi cs120

Written By david m, hoyston on Monday, March 04, 2013
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Great center
Pros:
It's polk audio
Cons:
N/a
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5 out of 5

Great Speaker

Written By Anonymous, Indiana on Thursday, February 14, 2013
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Great speaker - need to replace my CS-275 that only had one speaker working. This was a bigger size and has a bigger sound to go with my 80" Sharp. Sounds great. maybe I'm just getting used to it but it keeps sounding better and better!
Pros:
Good replacement - far cheaper then inferior smaller speakers. easily $100 cheaper from Crutchfield
Cons:
Don't see any yet.
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5 out of 5

Larger Volume

Written By D P, Penn Valley Ca on Saturday, January 19, 2013
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I was using a very small Panasonic center speaker that was hard to understand from a distance. The CS20 much more clear without being louder.
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5 out of 5

Center Stage

Written By AlleyO, Mission, Texas on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
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It certainly is the largest and best center channel speaker that I have ever seen or heard or owned!It is a speaker set that deserves its place at the center, as it does its job extremely well. You can built your surround system around this speaker. Missed dialogue in movies is a thing of the past.
Pros:
Without a doubt this is the best center speaker you can by for the money. It could make even a cheap sound system sound much better. You can built a great system around this speaker box. It's sheer size alone will enlist positive comments, then its performance will do the rest. The fact that one surface of the cabinet is slanted means that the box can be mounted either high on the wall or low, and the speakers can still be aimed at the listeners. The wood grain and color is beautiful.
Cons:
If hanging this speaker either from the ceiling or wall is your plan then you had better have very strong brackets. Even with knowing the speaker enclosure size it really doesn't hit home that it's so huge, until you actually open the box and lift it out.
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5 out of 5

A Blockbuster

Written By Nick T., Aston, PA. on Wednesday, January 09, 2013
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The Polk CS 20 is the best center channel speaker I have ever owned. Not only is the clarity of the mid-range and high frequencies second to none, but the price is unbelievable for what you get. The sheer weight of the speaker shows you this is no toy, but the ease of installation and setting the level of sound at your amplifier with your other speakers is almost seamless. HD movies, radio, and CDS can put the speaker through its paces and shows it can handle any level of audio without distortion and helps to completely envelope you in sound. Finally, dialogue in movies and on TV is so crystal clear that even older people with modest hearing loss can hear everything.
Pros:
Very clear dialogue, and middle and high frequencies. Solidly built like a tank No distortion at high volumes
Cons:
This is no toy. It is heavy and big and fits well with TVs of 40 inches and larger
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5 out of 5

First Center - Love it! (Even if its huge)

Written By Demian, Mi on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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First center channel I've had, paired with polk tsi 300 and a psw111 sub. Sounds amazing, voices are very clear.
Pros:
Sounds amazing
Cons:
Size. Seriously, at 23" wide and 7 3/8" high, this thing is huge. I had a heck of a time finding something my wife and I could agree on :).
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5 out of 5

Crystal clear center

Written By Pradeep, CA on Tuesday, December 11, 2012
 
I was so hesitant to get this center, I had an old Martin Logan center and the dialogues were so dull. Once I had this replaced, so much clarity in voice and overall sound quality has greatly improved. The one disadvantage for me was the size. I had to clear up an entire rack to place this beast.
Pros:
Awesome sound
Cons:
Size
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5 out of 5

Polk CS20

Written By jimme, Frisco TX on Friday, November 09, 2012
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Very nice sound! Great value for the price!
Pros:
Voice clarity
Cons:
None so far.
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