Polk Audio CSi25

Pros: Properly sized cones, timbre-matched, two finishes available, simple styling, crisp audio for movies

Cons: Heavy and big, not well-suited for music

The Bottom Line: Good for a basic home theatre setup. Works well with other entry-level Polk speakers. Awesome value.

Review: Anyone who is budget-conscious should consider Polk's outstanding CSi25 center channel speaker. Bang-for-the-buck is great with this model and most people will find it more than adequate.The CSi25 is available as either black wood or cherry wood. ...

Pros: Anchors strongly yet blends seamlessly. Very appropriate sounding speaker.

Cons: It ain't tiny.

Review: I have a budget 5.1 at home with 4 R15's in the corners and a Csi25 under my set. I have never heard such solid vocals, from the moment the speaker was turned on. Craig T. Nelson's baritone in "The Incredibles" is very present. The twin 5.25" woofers ...