Author Topic: Polk Audio TSi series - Outstanding Performance, Amazing Value (Read 69747 times)

Topper · « **Reply #270 on:** Aug 14, 2012 at 02:30 PM »

Quote from: Ethan27 on Aug 14, 2012 at 01:26 PM

Hi Sir Sanjay,

Which would you recommend as front speakers – TSI300 or TSI200? I see that the drivers are the same. Is there a difference in sound or is the housing the only difference? My room is around 21 sqm. I'm planning to get TSI100 for my rear speakers.

thanks!

I'm sure Sanjay will respond shortly but if I may 'butt in'

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They are so close in performance that you may want to consider other factors to help you decide - If you go with the TSi200, you should look into some good stands to maximize the potential which costs money as well.

On the flipside, if your looking for a nice clean look, the tsi200 partnered with the Pinpoint AM40, can be mounted on the wall and angled to perfection

Ethan27 · « **Reply #271 on:** Aug 14, 2012 at 02:54 PM »

Quote from: Topper on Aug 14, 2012 at 02:30 PM

I'm sure Sanjay will respond shortly but if I may 'butt in' -

They are so close in performance that you may want to consider other factors to help you decide - If you go with the TSi200, you should look into some good stands to maximize the potential which costs money as well.

On the flipside, if your looking for a nice clean look, the tsi200 partnered with the Pinpoint AM40, can be mounted on the wall and angled to perfection

Thanks for the input Sir. I was planning on putting these on top of my tv cabinet but I just realized my tv cabinet height is very near the floor. looks like I have to either get the tsi200 and mount or get the tsi300 (might come out cheaper)

eyeyousee™ · « **Reply #272 on:** Aug 30, 2012 at 12:17 AM »

Ayos na Headboard ko!

Frankthetank · « **Reply #273 on:** Aug 31, 2012 at 10:39 AM »

I've read here na mas ideal if same series ang partner.

Will it sound odd if I pair Wharfedale 9 or 10 cs with my Polk TSI 200 fronts?

TIA

Normandeux · « **Reply #274 on:** Oct 06, 2012 at 01:28 PM »

Hi guys. Noob question lang po. I have onkyo HT R548 receiver ( from htib onkyo5405) and im planning to replace the speakers with polk audio cs20 plus tsi300 or tsi400 speakers.. Ok lang po ba to..? di po ba overkill ung speakers for my receiver? Thanks in advance!

Normandeux · « **Reply #275 on:** Oct 06, 2012 at 02:07 PM »

Hi marc kindly pm me .. Price of.. Cs20, tsi300&400. Thanks!

Sanjay · « **Reply #276 on:** Oct 18, 2012 at 04:51 PM »

Quote from: Sanjay on Dec 07, 2008 at 01:34 PM

The Polk Audio TSi Series raises the standard for great sounding speakers that also offers incomparable value.
They produce sound that's open, spacious and clear, even when driven by modestly powered amplifiers and receivers.
The new TSi Series is a quality-built, affordable line of high performance loudspeakers for music and home theater. The TSi Series boasts a stylish look that complements today's flat screen technology, with wood grain finishes, piano black top plates and pewter trim rings. Built for value and sound quality, the TSi Series is a great introduction to high performance sound.

TSi 500

TSi400

TSi300

TSi200

TSi100

CS10

CS20

The Polk Audio TSi speakers are affordable and sound amazing.

rjcor · « **Reply #277 on:** Nov 12, 2012 at 09:55 PM »

whats the difference between cs20 and cs10? which is better partner for tsi300?

ultimatedls · « **Reply #278 on:** Nov 13, 2012 at 11:17 AM »

Quote from: lilfoe on Nov 12, 2012 at 09:55 PM

whats the difference between cs20 and cs10? which is better partner for tsi300?

go for the bigger center CS20 better for dialogues

rjcor · « **Reply #279 on:** Nov 13, 2012 at 09:31 PM »

sir

Quote from: ultimatedls on Nov 13, 2012 at 11:17 AM

go for the bigger center CS20 better for dialogues

sir how about tsi 100 for surround speaker? for a medium size room?

ultimatedls · « **Reply #280 on:** Nov 14, 2012 at 04:53 AM »

Quote from: lilfoe on Nov 13, 2012 at 09:31 PM

sir sir how about tsi 100 for surround speaker? for a medium size room?

the 100s will do fine for surrounds sir. I use to have the same setup in 22sqm bedroom

barrister · « **Reply #281 on:** Nov 20, 2012 at 08:59 PM »

I think I'm going to like the TSi 500.

Just curious: why does it seem that nobody's interested in the TSi 500? Hindi naman siguro masyadong malayo ang presyo sa TSi 400?

Courage · « **Reply #282 on:** Nov 20, 2012 at 09:03 PM »

Quote from: barrister on Nov 20, 2012 at 08:59 PM

I think I'm going to like the TSi 500.

Just curious: why does it seem that nobody's interested in the TSi 500? Hindi naman siguro masyadong malayo ang presyo sa TSi 400?

I think sa presyo kasi nang 500 makakakuha ka na nang mataas taas na RTi's...Wll if you ask me i'll get the higher RTi's na katapat nang 500.. but thats just me sir..

barrister · « **Reply #283 on:** Nov 21, 2012 at 12:51 AM »

Thanks for the input.

Hindi ko kasi pinapansin ang RTi, I thought the price jump would be too much.

Topper · « **Reply #284 on:** Nov 21, 2012 at 11:10 AM »

TSi500 is same price as the RTi A5 tower.

If the TSi500 is in your budget, highly recommend looking into the RTi A5. Or for just a bit more, you could even consider the RTi A7

barrister · « **Reply #285 on:** Nov 21, 2012 at 05:07 PM »

Thanks! Do you have an idea about how much the TSi500 and RTiA5 cost?

I googled pictures of the 2 models. Sa tinign ko may price differentiation pa rin sila.

Even if the prices are the same, the RTiA5 should still be considered more expensive, since it only has 3 drivers, while the TSi500 has 5 drivers.

I don't think I'm going to like the TSi400. 5.25 inch drivers are a bit small for me.

Courage · « **Reply #286 on:** Nov 21, 2012 at 05:11 PM »

Quote from: barrister on Nov 21, 2012 at 05:07 PM

Thanks! Do you have an idea about how much the TSi500 and RTiA5 cost?

I googled pictures of the 2 models. Sa tinign ko may price differentiation pa rin sila.

Even if the prices are the same, the RTiA5 should still be considered more expensive, since it only has 3 drivers, while the TSi500 has 5 drivers.

I don't think I'm going to like the TSi400. 5.25 inch drivers are a bit small for me.

Go with the RTi's sir being a former RTi user... I made comparison between RTI's and TSI mas maganda talaga ang SQ nang RTi's... Ang ganda pa nang finish and solid na solid...

Cosmic79 · « **Reply #287 on:** Nov 21, 2012 at 06:00 PM »

Quote from: barrister on Nov 20, 2012 at 08:59 PM

I think I'm going to like the TSi 500.

Just curious: why does it seem that nobody's interested in the TSi 500? Hindi naman siguro masyadong malayo ang presyo sa TSi 400?

Hi Sir Barrister. Ok naman ang TSi500 as I had this series. This TSi500 has a slightly warmer sound character compared to the RTiA7 or A9 I did a comparison before at MLY Enterprise. The RTis are brighter. I chose the TSi500 for budget reasons and just prefer a warmer sound. It's just my personal preference, not to take away anything from the RTi. For the high freqs and details the TSI also delivers a refined details when using certain brands of amps or receivers.

raider125jeigh · « **Reply #288 on:** Nov 21, 2012 at 07:15 PM »

tsi 400 paired with pioneer sounded very very bright......even with mcacc
rti a paired with onkyo sounded great

depende rin sa paired na amp
i suggest tsi 500 paired with marantz

barrister · « **Reply #289 on:** Nov 21, 2012 at 09:03 PM »

Quote from: Courage on Nov 21, 2012 at 05:11 PM

Go with the RTi's sir being a former RTi user... I made comparison between RTI's and TSI mas maganda talaga ang SQ nang RTi's... Ang ganda pa nang finish and solid na solid...

I can believe that

... sa porma pa lang, parang mas maganda nga talaga ang RTi --- sound + materials + build quality.

Quote from: Cosmic79 on Nov 21, 2012 at 06:00 PM

Hi Sir Barrister. Ok naman ang TSi500 as I had this series. This TSi500 has a slightly warmer sound character compared to the RTiA7 or A9 I did a comparison before at MLY Enterprise. The RTis are brighter. I chose the TSi500 for budget reasons and just prefer a warmer sound. It's just my personal preference, not to take away anything from the RTi. For the high freqs and details the TSI also delivers a refined details when using certain brands of amps or receivers.

I also prefer a warm or neutral sound, but not bright. Depende kasi sa source materials, minsan masakit sa tenga.

If the TSi is warmer, then that's better for me. Cheaper also makes the decision easier.

I'm sure the RTi is better over-all, but it will need the the right receiver.

Quote from: raider125jeigh on Nov 21, 2012 at 07:15 PM

tsi 400 paired with pioneer sounded very very bright......even with mcacc
rti a paired with onkyo sounded great

depende rin sa paired na amp
i suggest tsi 500 paired with marantz

Now you have me worried. Yamaha ang AVR ko sir.

My Yamaha's YPAO has parametric EQ, and I was hoping the PEQ would adjust slight Receiver-Speaker mis-matches so as to make the bright-warm distinctions irrelevant. I hope your Pio's MCACC does not have PEQ, para naman may pag-asa pa ang plano kong combination.

Courage · « **Reply #290 on:** Nov 21, 2012 at 09:17 PM »

Quote from: barrister on Nov 21, 2012 at 09:03 PM

I can believe that ... sa porma pa lang, parang mas maganda nga talaga ang RTi --- sound + materials + build quality.

I also prefer a warm or neutral sound, but not bright. Depende kasi sa source materials, minsan masakit sa tenga.

If the TSi is warmer, then that's better for me. Cheaper also makes the decision easier.

I'm sure the RTi is better over-all, but it will need the the right receiver.

Now you have me worried. Yamaha ang AVR ko sir.

My Yamaha's YPAO has parametric EQ, and I was hoping the PEQ would adjust slight Receiver-Speaker mis-matches so as to make the bright-warm distinctions irrelevant. I hope your Pio's MCACC does not have PEQ, para naman may pag-asa pa ang plano kong combination.

Yamaha pala receiver mo... Then stay away from RTi's in my experience the Polk RTI's is very bright paired with Yamaha... walang problema sa movies pero pag nag mumusic na ako.. di ako makatagal...specially pag medyo nilalakasan ko na ang volume... Parang nakakarindi.. This is the reason why i changed speakers...As i'm more into music now...

Cosmic79 · « **Reply #291 on:** Nov 22, 2012 at 06:49 AM »

Quote from: barrister on Nov 21, 2012 at 09:03 PM

I can believe that ... sa porma pa lang, parang mas maganda nga talaga ang RTi --- sound + materials + build quality.

I also prefer a warm or neutral sound, but not bright. Depende kasi sa source materials, minsan masakit sa tenga.

If the TSi is warmer, then that's better for me. Cheaper also makes the decision easier.

I'm sure the RTi is better over-all, but it will need the the right receiver.

Now you have me worried. Yamaha ang AVR ko sir.

My Yamaha's YPAO has parametric EQ, and I was hoping the PEQ would adjust slight Receiver-Speaker mis-matches so as to make the bright-warm distinctions irrelevant. I hope your Pio's MCACC does not have PEQ, para naman may pag-asa pa ang plano kong combination.

I have also used Yamaha AVR to the TSi500. I've also used the Marantz AVR to the TSi500 and both brands are fine naman. With Yamaha, the sound was neutral-warm with punchy bass on the TSi500. I did not use YPAO, just manually tweeked the EQ settings. Sometimes with movies, with Yamaha, I don't use the subwoofer because the TSi has adequate bass on certain movies. Siyempre the subwoofer makes it better. I think Yamaha is ok with Polk Audio though this may also depend on your source and how you tweek the settings.

Ian Villaceran · « **Reply #292 on:** Nov 25, 2012 at 09:24 AM »

Quote from: lilfoe on Nov 12, 2012 at 09:55 PM

whats the difference between cs20 and cs10? which is better partner for tsi300?

CS20 has a much bigger drivers than CS10. In my opinion, the CS2 has deeper vocal bass sounded more full to me.

banjo80 · « **Reply #293 on:** Nov 26, 2012 at 02:42 PM »

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reignman · « **Reply #294 on:** Nov 27, 2012 at 05:22 PM »

Question lang guys, to complete a 5.1 set-up

I have the following:
Fronts - TSi300
Center - CS10

2 options:
1. TSi100 + AM4 Pinpoint mounts
2. OMW3

Btw, I need to wall mount the surrounds due to space constraint.

Appreciate your advice! Thanks!

bonjobby · « **Reply #295 on:** Nov 28, 2012 at 05:44 PM »

hi guys.can i use tsi 100 for my fronts or it is made for surround only.thanks.

Courage · « **Reply #296 on:** Nov 28, 2012 at 06:45 PM »

Quote from: bonjobby on Nov 28, 2012 at 05:44 PM

hi guys.can i use tsi 100 for my fronts or it is made for surround only.thanks.

Yes you can use it for your Fronts..

rjcor · « **Reply #297 on:** Nov 28, 2012 at 11:58 PM »

sir whats the best match for my tsi300 for center cs20 or cs10?

Sanjay · « **Reply #298 on:** Nov 29, 2012 at 11:15 AM »

The CS20 is always better then the CS10 as its a bigger center. However most of the customers that purchase TSi300 buy the CS10; while customers that purchase the TSi400 and TSi500 usually buy the CS20.

Tavus · « **Reply #299 on:** Jan 11, 2013 at 12:34 AM »

new polk tsi series incoming.
polk tsx
http://www.polkaudio.com/support/press-and-partners/press-releases/polk-announces-new-tsx-series-of-home-theater-loudspeakers-for-the-love-of-music