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Polk Audio CSi3

Center channel speaker (Black oak finish)

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    Black oak finish

  • Polk Audio CSi3

    Black oak finish (without grille)

Item# 107CSI3B offer details

Item# 107CSI3B

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Polk Audio

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 CSi3

by Tom Mathew

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.

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
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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
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    5 Years
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    5 Years

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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

    Polk Audio CSi3

    Written By John Sokolich, USA on Sunday, November 25, 2012
     
    this is what makes the difference in any surround sound system, without a good center channel speaker you won't be able to enjoy true sound.the csi3 has definitely proved to be the best choice for this task and when complimented with front channel speakers and subwoofer of the same breed(polk audio brand) you couldn't ask for more."awesome"
    Pros:
    Very responsive to high and lows,crisp and clear,very nice looking.you should get one.
    Cons:
    NONE ...THAT I KNOW!!!!
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    5 out of 5

    Great Sound!

    Written By oddjob75150, Forney, TX on Friday, August 10, 2012
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    I have had this speaker for a short time and it works great and sounds great!
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    5 out of 5

    Polk Audio CSi3

    Written By LC, Atlanta, GA on Monday, June 18, 2012
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    Great center speaker - no problems, sounds great, good value for money.
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    5 out of 5

    Really Great Sounding Center Channel

    Written By Andrew F, New York City on Thursday, June 14, 2012
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    This CSi3 center channel is an excellent match for my RTi4 Polk Audio speakers. The sound compliments my AVR system really well especially with my Harman Kardon AVR 1650 Receiver. The price I paid was quite reasonable and the delivery came in 2 days with free shipping. It was my first purchase from Crutchfield and after the order came I went ahead and ordered three Monster M850 HDMI cables also.I'll probably be a repeat customer.
    Pros:
    Great sound quality and many connection options.
    Cons:
    None
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    5 out of 5

    Polk csi3

    Written By Steve M, Lewisburg, WV on Tuesday, June 05, 2012
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    Very Pleased
    Pros:
    Exeellent
    Cons:
    Non
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    5 out of 5

    Polk CSi3

    Written By Brad, Moore, OK on Monday, April 30, 2012
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    A definite improvement over the Infinity center speaker i had. Wonderful highs, mids and lows especially since its teamed up with a Denon 1912.
    Pros:
    Excellent clarity whether its music or movies. Would recommend to all that need a good center speaker. You get what you pay for. Don't settle for less.
    Cons:
    none
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    5 out of 5

    GREAT CENTER SPEAKER

    Written By G LOPEZ, WOODHAVEN NY on Sunday, April 22, 2012
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    LOOKS GOOD SONUNDS GOOD
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    5 out of 5

    Great sound!

    Written By jason, Kansas City on Monday, April 02, 2012
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    I ordered the CSi3 to complete my system, already had the RTi8 front speakers. First from an appearance standpoint, this is a sharp looking speaker. Matches my towers perfectly. I already loved the sound of my system even though I didn't have a center-channel. Had I know previously what a difference this addition would make, I would have bought it long ago. The fullness and richness of the sound is amazing. Very happy I bought this.
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Great!!

    Written By RobS, Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, March 26, 2012
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    Upgraded to this unit from a small center channel. It sounds so good!!
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    polk audio csi-3 speaker

    Written By henry h, houston,tx on Wednesday, March 07, 2012
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    yery good, good quality sound for the price.
    Pros:
    very good speaker
    Cons:
    none
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Awesome

    Written By Mike L., Maine on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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    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.
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    sweet thing

    Written By bob22566, rhode island on Thursday, February 09, 2012
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    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
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    SAWEET!

    Written By Michael, Palm Coast on Wednesday, February 08, 2012
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    Very pleased. Matches the R7's perfectly. Would buy again!
    Pros:
    Style, Performance.
    Cons:
    None
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Polk Audio CSi3

    Written By Webb, Milwaukee on Thursday, February 02, 2012
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    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
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Excellent center for the price

    Written By ChuckS, Colorado Springs on Sunday, November 20, 2011
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    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!!
    2 out of 2 people found this helpful
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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.
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    4 out of 5

    Great sound for the price

    Written By ChrisF, Boise, ID on Saturday, February 12, 2011
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    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.
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Polk CSI3

    Written By NATER, PUEBLO,CO on Thursday, February 10, 2011
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    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
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    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.
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Great Center Speaker

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

    itsrich
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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