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Center Channel Suggestions Wanted - $200

post #1 of 6
9/16/09 at 7:28am
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I would like to upgrade my center channel to as high quality as possible for around $200.

I would like any and all suggestions and/or experiences you may have.

Thank you!
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post #2 of 6
9/16/09 at 7:58am
What are you currently using for your front Left/Right speakers?  Really, you should get the center channel speaker that is designed to go with your mains - i.e. from the same manufacturer and the same speaker line.

For home theater doing this (called timbre matching) is extremely important as you want all three front speakers to have the same tonal characteristics so that panning sounds (very common in HT) sound consistent across all three speakers.
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post #3 of 6
9/16/09 at 12:48pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks for the reply!

I'm currently using the speakers that came with my Onkyo HT-7100 system. 
I've heard that the center channel, where all the voice comes from is the most important speaker you can have.
I would like to start there and work my way around.
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post #4 of 6
9/16/09 at 1:03pm
It is but timbre matching is extremely important as well.  Save up and replace your front 3 at the same time.
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post #5 of 6
9/17/09 at 8:08pm
Robert,

 

I'm in the process of upgrading my first surround sound system (energy take classic), what 3 front speakers would you recommend? My budget is $600 and its a medium size room. Sorry to hijack.



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Originally Posted by Robert_J View Post

It is but timbre matching is extremely important as well.  Save up and replace your front 3 at the same time.

Onkyo TX-SR507
Sony BDP-S560
Direct HD-DVR
Wii
Energy take classic
Dayton Sub-120
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post #6 of 6
9/18/09 at 6:20am
What sounds good to me may not sound good to you.  Everyone hears differently.  Audition as many different speakers as possible.  If you don't have a chance to audition speakers (time, geography, etc) then get some from a reputable internet direct dealer that has a good return policy.  Elemental Designs, SVS, Fluance, Axiom, etc have all be recommended recently.
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