Polk Audio CS10 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)

Product Features and Technical Details

Color: Black

Product Features

• Center channel speaker in black; recommended amplification of 20-125 watts/channel
• Angled top allows you to invert the speaker and place it below your TV
• Equipped with two 5.25-inch diameter bi-laminate organic fiber cone woofers; 1-inch silk/polymer composite Dynamic Balance dome tweeter
• Magnetically shielded for safe placement near other entertainment equipment
• Measures 6-1/2 by 20 x 9-3/4 inches (HxWxD)

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Polk Audio
• Model: AM1235-B
• Color Name: Black
• Depth: 9.75 inches
• Height: 6.5 inches
• Width: 20 inches
• Warranty: 5 Years Parts and Labor

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Dr John Ficarro "Dr John" (Hollywood, SC USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Polk Audio CS10 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Cherry) (Electronics)

When I bought a 50" HDTV a few years ago, I bought an all in one home theater package. The type you typically see in the $300-$400 Range. The surround was fun, but for listening to music it was pretty muddy. I decided to put together a better system. I started with a Yamaha Rx-V663 receiver and a pair of Polk Tsi-200 bookshelf speakers. Had I stopped there, I would have been very satisfied with that system for music. I listen to a broad range of music, but I have a strong preference for acoustic. And for that the 200s were very impressive for a bookshelf size speaker. I ended up with a whole Polk system. A 111 woofer, the CS10 and RM 6751 surround speakers. (If you have to make choices to stay within budget, put more money into the front speakers).

The CS10 is, as expected, a good sonic match for the Tsi 200s. For the money, it is a great speaker. Tht two mid range / bass speakers and the tweeter appear to be the same as the Tsi 200s. The speaker can handle a lot more volume than I need without reaching a point of distortion. If you look at my review of the Tsi 200s, I can pretty much say "ditto" for this speaker. And if you like the grille off look, the Cherry model looks great.

I know some people prefer to mix and match, but I think that, at least for the front speakers, sticking to the same brand and grade speakers makes for a consistent sound across the front wall.

I'm really happy with this system. It does a good job on movies and effects, and for music it really works well.

And if you are upgrading from one of those all in one low cost systems, you will be amazed at the difference.