Polk Audio Monitor Series CS2 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)
Polk Audio Monitor Series CS2 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black) Studio : Polk Audio by Polk Audio Brand : Polk Audio Model : AM2115-A Publisher : Polk Audio Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days Color : Black Oak EAN : 0747192118686 UPC : 747192110628 Avg. Customer Rating:(based on 21 reviews)
List Price : $299.95 Our Price : $198.00
Features Of 'Polk Audio Monitor Series CS2 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)'
Single high-efficiency center channel speaker with baffled non-resonant MDF construction
Equipped with dual 6.5-inch lightweight bi-laminate composite cone woofers
Frequency response: 55 Hz to 25 kHz
Equipped with one 1-inch silk/polymer composite dome tweeter
Magnetic shielding allows safe placement next to TVs and video monitors
Editorial Reviews for 'Polk Audio Monitor Series CS2 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)'
Product Description
The name âMonitorâ is special to Polk Audio. The original Polk Audio Monitor Series, produced in the mid-1970s, ushered in the modern loudspeaker era by setting the standard for performance and value. The original Monitor Series is the line that made Polk Audio famous with its simple, sturdy construction, clear, accurate sound, powerful bass and superior imaging all at a price that made great sound available to everyone. The newly reborn Monitor Series is classic Polk: a quality-built, affordable line of high performance loudspeakers for music and home theater. They are highly efficient, so they can be driven easily by unpretentious receivers, and they are voice matched for lifelike surround sound environments. The Monitor Series boasts a stylish contemporary look, modern Titanium faces, and bold stabilizer feet on the tower models. Built for speed, sound quality and value, the Monitor Series is a great introduction to high performance sound. The CS2 center speaker has been designed to be the perfect match for Monitor Series speakers in multi-channel systems. High efficiency design allows the CS2 to reveal the classic Polk Audio sound (open, spacious and clear) even when driven by modestly-powered amplifiers and receivers. 1" (25mm) Fabric/Polymer Composite Dynamic Balance Dome Tweeter with powerful Neodymium magnet structure delivers clear and detailed high frequency response for realistic reproduction of vocals and instruments. Bi-Laminate Composite Dynamic Balance Drivers are lightweight and stiff with good damping for high efficiency, excellent bass and lower distortion. Non-resonant all-MDF enclosure construction with ¾"-thick baffles ensures cleaner, clearer, more lifelike sound quality. Five-Way Binding Post Connectors for more secure hook-up options. Reversible-design cabinets can be turned upside down to aim âupâ when placed under a video monitor. Magnetic shielding for
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The name "Monitor" is special to Polk Audio. The original Polk Audio Monitor Series, produced in the mid-1970s, ushered in the modern loudspeaker era by setting the standard for performance and value. The original Monitor Series is the line that made Polk Audio famous with its simple, sturdy construction, clear, accurate sound, powerful bass and superior imaging all at a price that made great sound available to everyone.
The newly reborn Monitor Series is classic Polk: a quality-built, affordable line of high performance loudspeakers for music and home theater. They are highly efficient, so they can be driven by unpretentious receivers, and they are voice matched for lifelike surround sound environments. The Monitor Series boasts a stylish contemporary look, modern titanium faces, and bold stabilizer feet on the tower models. Built for speed, sound quality and value, the Monitor Series is a great introduction to high performance sound.
The CS2 center speaker has been designed to be the perfect match for Monitor Series speakers in multi-channel systems. The CS2 features a high efficiency design to reveal the classic Polk Audio sound (open, spacious and clear) even when driven by modestly-powered amplifiers and receivers.
The 1" (25mm) fabric/polymer composite dynamic balance dome tweeter with powerful neodymium magnet structure delivers clear and detailed high frequency response for realistic reproduction of vocals and instruments. Ultimate flexibility comes via the reversible-design cabinets that can be turned upside down to aim "up" when placed under a video monitor.
Customer Reviews for 'Polk Audio Monitor Series CS2 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)'
Great speaker! Great Price!
This is a great speaker. I own an Onkyo HT-R540 home theater system. I have already replaced the right & left speakers that came with the system, with Polk M20's. The subwoofer is actually pretty good so I left that alone. I wasn't happy with the center channel speaker... especially when I watched movies. You couldn't understand any dialogue unless you raised the volume. But then, I had to reduce the volume during any action scene because it got too loud. It was really annoying. Since I hooked up this speaker, that has completely changed. Not only can I understand the dialogue of the movie, but the entire sound has improved! I did not realize how much sound came out of the center channel speaker. I also notice the difference when listening to music. The addition of the CS2 has vastly improved my setup. It's a pretty big speaker so I had to stand it upright on the floor, but I could care less. I'm glad I added this speaker! I highly recommend purchasing it... especially at this price. I requested this speaker as a Christmas present from my wife. I guess it was money well spent for her because she's enjoying it just as much as me!
Good Speaker
Great speaker!! very good highs and mids some people have complained about the bass response I think it could maybe possibly have a little more but I think that would make the voices sound slighlty unnacurate i think this speaker when playing voices the dialogue sounds so realistic and can go to very high volumes with very very little distortion it is a great speaker and i would reccomend to anyone.
Realistic Vocals, perfect addition for the Monitor Series.
I previously owned an Infinity Primus C25 speaker. I purchased the CS2 to match well with the rest of the Monitor Lineup (Monitor 70 mains & Monitor 40 Surround) and the negative reviews for the CS1 scared me away. The Infinity had a higher freq for high notes, but the Polk Audio was more true to its purpose (vocals, center screen audio) it gives more of a breathy feel and excels in the reproduction of male vocals, which other center channels in its class have a hard time doing accurately. My guess is the relatively large volume of the enclosure provides the effect. All vocals that come out of this thing sound lifelike, from movies, games, even the local news!
Amazing sound, gigantic size
I got this cs2 to go with 2 polk audio monitor 70's in a home theater setup. Before this I had a yamaha center that was less powerful, but sounded good.
First off, like others have mentioned, the speaker is HUGE. It is worth mentioning again. Take your idea of a large center speaker and then multiply it a few times. Seriously. It actually seems thicker than the floor standing polk 70's. You must check measurements and make sure you have extra clearance in your home theater setup to accommodate. You will need about 8 - 10 inches height in a shelf to be safe, and quite a bit of depth. Trust me on this one and check the size. I had an IKEA benno tv stand with what appeared to be a pretty large shelf and never dreamed a center speaker would be too big for it. It was just 1/2 inch too short. I finally purchased a Z-line Balboa Park TV stand from Target for a decent price just to fit this speaker. Once you set it up, it actually looks pretty good and discrete with the grille.
It sounds silly to spend extra money just to accommodate a center speaker, but I really feel it was worth it. The sound experience watching blurays and playing ps3 games in 5.1 is really amazing. The sound is huge and clear, even at lower volumes. If the speaker is not at ear level, you can place it upside down so the speaker points up at you. This is part of the design of the speaker, and it works incredibly well. Dialogue sounds just like in the theater, and in some cases even better. Amazingly crisp and full of depth. Make sure the front of your center speaker is in line the with front of the front channel speakers and the tv for the best sound.
I'm sure many struggle with the eternal battle of increasing and decreasing volume while watching 5.1 content to hear dialogue vs. loud action scenes. I think this speaker really helps in this regard, simply due to the richness of sound and clarity. I could really hear the difference, because before I got the new tv stand, I went back to the old yamaha after already testing the cs2 -- like night and day. However, nothing will eliminate it completely if you are worried about loud volumes. I realized this the other day watching Harry Potter 6 in the theater. Dialogue in theaters really is much much softer than loud action scenes -- the sound is deliberately mastered that way and the same soundtracks end up on blurays. The CS2 really does, in my opinion, a faithful reproduction that sounds amazing. You will see definitely the benefit vs. smaller center speakers though.
I can't speak to cs2 vs cs1, but these days you can find it online for only a little more than cs1 and from what I have read, it is worth it. If you have monitor 70's, it is definitely worth it, since cs2 is meant to match the same tonal timbre as the monitor 70's. If taken care of well, speakers last for years and years, so the extra $30 or so is not bad.
If you can manage the space issue, I would highly recommend this speaker. It will really take your home theater experience to a new level.
center sound
The size of speaker would make you think the sound would be too loud, but it sounds great. The only drawback is the size. tou have to find the right tv stand with the proper shelving space for it to fit under your tv.
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