October 11, 2009 10:05 AM PDT

Get a Polk Audio CS1 center channel for $66.99

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The Polk Audio CS1 Black Center Channel Loudspeaker

(Credit: Polk Audio)

Here's a deal that's sure to sound good.

A strong center channel is key to the home entertainment set-up, responsible for delivering the bulk of movie dialogue as well as the tunes for music-centric programming. For those who want big sound for a small price, Newegg has the Polk Audio CS1 Black Center Channel Loudspeaker for $66.99, a savings of $133 off the list price of $199, or 66 percent.

This two-way passive speaker features two 5.25-inch midrange cone drivers made from a bi-laminate composite and a 1-inch tweeter made of fabric/polymer composite, delivering a maximum power output of 125 watts and a frequency response of 55Hz to 25,000Hz.

CNET's Steve Guttenberg said in a review that the nonresonant 0.75-inch-thick medium-density fiberboard cabinet construction is nice and solid and that the internal crossover uses high-quality parts. The heavy-duty, five-way binding posts cheerfully accept banana jacks, bare wire, or spade connectors.

Guttenberg gave this center channel a rating of "very good," noting that it may be too large for some tastes but sounded good with both movies and music. CNET readers gave it a rating of four and a half stars out of a possible five-star rating.

Shipping is free, but the deal will only last for a very short while, maybe a day or so.

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by joecandido October 11, 2009 11:22 AM PDT
Why do the staff's post's always end up sounding like advertisements??
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by wwrrww October 11, 2009 11:48 AM PDT
If you want to save and additional $1.33 (who doesn't), Bing is offering 2% cash back on NewEgg purchases.
http://www.bing.com/shopping/pages/stores.aspx?scope=cashback
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by goatfinder October 11, 2009 12:46 PM PDT
amazing speaker, have had the CS2 for a few months and love it more and more everyday.
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by October 12, 2009 6:06 AM PDT
Just checked now priced at $99.99
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by rickbroida October 12, 2009 6:43 AM PDT
As always, the deals posted here are often short-lived. If you see something of interest, act fast!
by JRockDetroit1 October 12, 2009 9:52 AM PDT
I like the home theater category Rick... maybe some HTIB's? Looking to add another to my collection soon. Thanks as always!
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by thomson1 October 12, 2009 5:28 PM PDT
Incorrect price: try $99.99 (as per NewEgg web site)
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by josh81 October 12, 2009 6:48 PM PDT
You're a day late and a... well... $33 dollars short.
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