Polk Audio CS245 Center Speaker

Pros: High power handling, very good imaging, good bass response, dialog is crystal clear
Cons: None

After upgrading my RCA 27 inch television to a Hitachi 53 inch digital high definition set, I thought it would be a good idea to go for a separate center channel speaker. I auditioned a number of speakers by various manufacturers and decided on this...

Pros: Sturdy Construction; Great sound; Price
Cons: Does not use the Tri-Laminate tweeter

The Polk CS245 was my choice of a center channel when I was building my home theater. My goal was great quality sound at an affordable price. I feel I achieved that goal with this speaker. I have been using the CS245 for over a year now, and I have been...

Pros: Clear dialog, excellent music reproduction.
Cons: None.

This speaker recently excelled itself when I rented a DVD that had a lot of acoustic guitar coming out of the center channel. It was amazing, it was as if the guitar player was there in the room with you. Everyone in the room was commenting on how good...

Pros: Excellent sounding speaker, particularly for a street price of $150 or so
Cons: Doesn't have the punch of the larger models

I bought my CS245i on ebay for 150 plus shipping (brand new). I read audio reviews on the various competition, talked to other and went with Polk because I thought it would mate well with the Celestions which I use for my main front speakers.
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Pros: Great for movie vocals. Clean sound for music too! Good price. Polk Quality.
Cons: None so far

Purchased this speaker for $50 after Polk's special for $150 off after $400 spent on speakers. I upgraded from the free offering (CS175) after some average reviews on it.
Unlike the 175, this speaker offers 2 mid drivers for balanced sound on each...

Pros: small-n-enough to fit on my 36" tv, great sound and dialogue.
Cons: none

As someone who just stepped into the digital sound world, I am very pleased with the performance of the 245i. I would recommend it to anyone looking to up grade and don't have alot of money. This could be a great center piece to a beginers home...