Best Center Under $200?? (1 Viewer)

[Kevin Parker]

Hi Guys,
What center speaker you guys would recommend me under $200??

 

[Mark Fitzsimmons]

JBL S center

 

[Jeffrey Noel]

I'll second Mark's suggestion. It's awesome!

 

[Yohan Pamudji]

I think most importantly you want one that's as closely timbre matched to your front speakers as possible, usually the same brand. This is so that left-to-right and right-to-left panning effects are presented seamlessly and smoothly. What are your front speakers?

 

[Kevin Parker]

I have Technics SB-A8 for now, but I wanna buy best center under $200 then later on I will match the fronts with the center.

 

[Mark Fitzsimmons]

S Center it is then

 

[Steve-sas]

Right now you can get the Polk cs245i from Crutchfield for $149. I think it is an excellent center. MSRP is $250 but it is being discontinued and it is a very good buy.

 

[Kevin Parker]

what about Klipsch, Infinity or boston acoustice?? they have very good reputation

 

[steve nn]

I decided to try the HTD level 3 and have been very happy with it. It is big and heavy but that is the way I like my center and sub.

 

[anthony_b]

JBL S-CENTER

 

[Phil Iturralde]

What center speaker you guys would recommend me under $200??

For performance vs. price - it is very hard to beat ... from J&R Music/Computer World
http://store6.yimg.com/I/consumer-direct_1688_21762124
JBL S-Center Studio Series 3-Way Center Channel Speaker $169.88 w/FREE Shipping
Availability: usually ships in 1 to 2 business days
Dialog is natural, clear and dynamic. Timbre-matched with the entire JBL S-Series.
Phil

 

[Kevin Parker]

ok guys, I increase my budget little bit to get better center, what you recommend under $300??

 

[Jeffrey Noel]

JBL S-center!

 

[Phil Iturralde]

JBL S-CENTERII
3-Way, Dual 5-1/4-Inch Center Channel Speaker
General Section
• Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power: 150 Watts
• Impedance: 8 Ohms
• Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m): 91dB
• Frequency Response (–3dB): 75Hz – 20kHz
• Crossover Frequency(ies): 800Hz, 3200Hz
• High-Frequency Driver: 1" Pure-titanium dome with EOS™ waveguide
• Midrange Driver: 4" PolyPlas™ cone
• Low-Frequency Driver: Dual 5-1/4" PolyPlas™ cones
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 7-7/8" x 20-1/2" x 9" (200mm x 521mm x 229mm)
• Weight: 15 lb (6.8kg)
• MSRP US$: $299.99
Phil

 

[Kevin Parker]

U guys just love S center huh lol, what about infinity IL25??

 

[Todd smith]

I will 6th or 7th the jbl s-center. Cant be beat for the price.

 

[Mark Fitzsimmons]

$300 now?

A little more than $300 will get you a S center and a set of S26 bookshelves to use for mains. This is the setup I am going with as soon as I get the extra cash.

 

[Kevin Parker]

I think you guys get paid by JBL lol, My only concern about S center is that it has plastic body, and my experience says that wooden body sounds superior than plastic, what you guys think?

 

[Mark Fitzsimmons]

I thought the S-Center was MDF...

 

[Kevin Parker]

I dont know what MDF is...