Reddit reviews Polk Audio CS10 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)

the receiver

the towers

the center channel

the sub

5.1 surround sound with a HDR/4k Passthrough receiver. I'd say bare bones about $650 or so for the lowest end gear.

EDIT: Quick throw together here. Would work well though. A little over budget, but probably worth it

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Monitor-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B006QL0XXQ/ref=lp_3236453011_1_12?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1482959814&sr=1-12

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Center-Channel-Speaker/dp/B0018QROM2/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1482960146&sr=1-2

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-T15-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B002RJLHB8/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1482959871&sr=1-1&refinements=p_89%3APolk+Audio

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002KVQBA/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_bitM_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-8&pf_rd_r=DAXEP2BDFVM1W8SMJQBM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=6fc71d99-5362-526e-b48e-9a05897aee91&pf_rd_i=172568

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxv381/yamaha-rx-v381-5.1-ch-x-70-watts-bluetooth-a/v-receiver/1.html

Holy wall of text my man. Stay away from the BIC as others have said its a horn tweeter (like klipsch) and it might nto mesh well with what you have. The Miccas are 4" woofers so I would shy away from them as well. Why not look at the infinity pc251 for 149.99

http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Primus-Two-way-Speaker-Center-Channel/dp/B0046A8R5A/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1291827926&sr=1-2

Or this polk?
http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Center-Channel-Speaker/dp/B0018QROM2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418055757&sr=8-1&keywords=center+channel+speaker

I don't know that I would go with the quad CV center channel either, I think I would do this instead:
http://www.amazon.com/Cerwin-Vega-VE-5C-Center-Channel-Speaker/dp/B000EI0EB8/ref=pd_cp_e_1

Left, Center, and Right speakers should all be from the same series, or at least the same brand. I believe this is the matching center for your mains. I definitely would upgrade the Subwoofer after the center, you'll find it makes a much larger difference than the rears or sides.

Do you want floor standing speakers for R /L or Bookshelf and stands or Open to either.?

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs930h/denon-avr-s930h-7.2-ch-x-90-watts-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html

Or

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx1500h/denon-avr-x1500h-7.2-ch-x-80-watts-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html

Plus

Bookshelf (4th Choice)

https://www.amazon.com/Fluance-Surround-Including-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B016OQ17FU

Floor standing (My 1st Choice I think - if I had $800 and starting from scratch)

https://www.amazon.com/Fluance-SXHTB-BK-Definition-Including-Floorstanding/dp/B009ZT3Z86

Add a sub later.........

Or the Klipsch bundle you linked........

Or Pioneer (3rd Choice)

2- . https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-FS52-Designed-standing-Loudspeaker/dp/B008NCD2S4

1- . https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-C22-Designed-Channel-Speaker/dp/B008NCD2EI/

Or Infinity (2nd Choice)

https://www.harmanaudio.com/speakers/R162BK-Z.html

Plus

https://www.harmanaudio.com/RC252BK-Z.html

Or Polk

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi300-Speaker-Drivers/dp/B014G1VD86

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Center-Channel-Speaker/dp/B0018QROM2


Add sub n surrounds later.........

Subs :

https://www.amazon.com/Bic-Acoustech-PL-200-II-Subwoofer/dp/B074131NKS

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Subwoofer-Technology-Experience/dp/B075LQ2TNQ

https://www.harmanaudio.com/infinity/SUBR12BK-Z.html

Ah, I remember those days. My advice is to try to future proof your receiver so as you come across any extra beer money you can upgrade your speakers as you go. To keep it around $300, I would go with this Sony receiver. I have the model up from this and it's a good entry-level unit that will last you 5 years. Then go with this center channel. Keep in mind that in a 5 speaker system, the center channel will do most of the heavy-lifting so ideally, you don't want to go too cheap.

Hey there! Long time reddit stalker, first time poster! Hoping I can access the font of knowledge here to validate my potential new home theatre setup. Here is what I am thinking.

Receiver: Yamaha RX-V679BL 7.2-Channel MusicCast AV Receiver with Bluetooth

2x Floorstanding Loudspeakers: Polk Audio Monitor-75T Four-Way Floorstanding Speaker

1x center channel speaker: Polk Audio CS10 Center Channel Speaker

1x powered sub: Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer

Would love any input, trying to stick to around ~1200$ neighborhood. 3.1 is fine for my needs now ( although I may expand to 5.1 down the line ). Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Nakdeyes

Thanks for the feedback.

I read on r/zeos that it's best to match the brand of the center speaker with the surround. Do you agree? On Amazon this Polk center channel speaker has great reviews and in my budget.

It's common. The speakers move to create sound and when they are new everything is tight. When they loosen up and move more freely they sound better. If you read reviews on speakers a lot of people talk about the difference after 50-100 hours of use. I think there's a Polk audio center channel that should fit and has great reviews.

Polk Audio CS10 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018QROM2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_54hUzb6WVE9DB

I also found this on CL for $80: https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Center-Channel-Speaker/dp/B0018QROM2

Hi, I'm looking at buying these Klipsch Reference Speakers for $100 with a promo code. I'm currently using a Sony STR-K840P amp with stock surround sound, and a Polk Audio C10 center speaker. Will the bookshelf speakers sound odd paired with another brand/type of center speaker? I'm not sure the sound difference between the two, but I'm very happy with the center speaker, and was hoping not to spend $150 on the bookshelf speakers that pair with it. Thanks in advance!

I'm leaning towards the following:

Towers
http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-T50-Theater-Standing/dp/B013LIN5W2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464921420&sr=8-1&keywords=polk+t50

Center
http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Center-Channel-Speaker/dp/B0018QROM2/ref=pd_sim_23_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=310-vc0k7EL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR320%2C320_&refRID=0KEK71K2FCKEXECZ3QJS

Sub
http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-10-Inch-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B0002KVQBA/ref=pd_bxgy_23_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=05VHEM90X8A7PTNZZT4K

While 2 of 3 of these tops Amazon's #1 list on those categories I wanted to get more input.

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Bookshelf-Speaker-Package/dp/B018UY827K

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018QROM2

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STR-DH790-7-2-ch-Receiver-Vision/dp/B079YW5VQL

https://www.amazon.com/Acoustic-Audio-PSW500-12-Theater-Subwoofer/dp/B0764NB925

https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Resonance-Audio-MC2-5B-Surround/dp/B00JZTKW14