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Polk Audio Monitor Series CS2 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Polk Audio
Category: CE
List Price: $299.95
Buy New: $129.99
You Save: $169.96 (57%)
New (3) from $129.99
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 1744
Color: Black Oak
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 24.9 x 15 x 11.9
Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: AM2115-A
Model: AM2115-A
UPC: 747192110628
EAN: 0747192110628
ASIN: B0002MPNLC
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Product Description
video-shielded * frequency response 60-24,000 Hz (-3dB) * sensitivity 90 dB * handles up to 175 watts *
Amazon.com Product Description
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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Polk knows how to make a speaker December 3, 2008
I bought the CS2 to replace the damaged center channel speaker from my Yamaha YHT-390BL Home Theater in a Box. It was recommended to me by two friends, both of whom are audiophiles. I'm glad I took their advice as this speaker is fantastic.
The speaker itself is huge. It's about 24" wide, 8" deep, and 6" tall. It fits above my flat panel, but just barely. Make sure you have room for it before you buy it, as it is pretty bulky. It needs to be to house the dual 6.5" woofers that give the speaker its clarity. There is also a 1" tweeter in between the woofers. At 175 watts, the CS2 can really put out the volume (as long as your receiver can properly power it).
What really sets this speaker apart is its ability to dish out distortion free sound at all frequencies even at high volume. Voices (and especially deeper male voices) sound terrific at mid to high volume levels. It really brings out the detail and subtlety in all voices and has made listening to conversions in movies and television shows that much more enjoyable.
There are certainly many other center channel options available, but only a few with a price point lower than the CS2. The well reviewed CS1 comes in at about 2/3rds the cost of the CS2, while speakers like the Klipsch Synergy C-2 cost more than double the Polk CS2. In my opinion, for the cost, this is one of the best values on the market.
it works November 7, 2008
I don't know what else you could want from a speaker other than it works. The sound is clear and clean. The rest is just up to my receiver to adjust other sound levels.
Worth the extra $100 September 10, 2008
Folks, don't even think of CS1. CS2 is hands-down better than CS1 and worth every dollar. It is huge and I love it.
Great vocals, good value August 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Have this paired with Polk RC80i ceiling speakers. Amped through Onkyo SR705. YMMV with different setup.
Vocals are clear and accurate during movies and music. Nice separation and clarity. One reviewer noted that it lacks bass...that's what subwoofers are designed for. Similar logic would expect deep lows from a penny whistle. It just doesn't work that way.
I prefer the Polk sound, as there is a good balance of highs and lows without the mids being scooped out. The highs are also never harsh, so if you like super-high, somewhat harsh sounds, this may not be for you.
Overall, Polk delivers a great value. There's better speakers out there, but you'll likely pay much more for them.
 Pathetic Sound July 16, 2008
0 out of 9 found this review helpful
I own an older Polk center speaker, which I bought after comparing it to other center speakers in the store. I've had it a few years. I purchased this speaker based on reviews on Amazon.com. I expected great sound, based on its 5-star ratings. I was disappointed. Voices sounded tinny, with no fullness. This means poor bass response. The highs were clear, maybe too much treble. I requested a refund.
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