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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2010 9:47:18 GMT -5
I wanted to start this thread to get opinions on speakers, center channel specifically. Over the years, I've tried numerous brands, Magnepan, Monitor Audio, Onix (Bigfoot), SVS, and lately the Emotiva 6.3 Let's hear it, what is the best center channel speaker you've heard and what have you compared it to. I for one would love to hear about B&W's HTM  or, Martin Logan's Theater i  |
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Post by DYohn on May 23, 2010 10:03:12 GMT -5
Both of those sound nice (and I used to own the B&W) but the "ultimate" center channel would be a third speaker that is exactly the same as your front mains. So pick any "ultimate" speaker you like and buy three.  |
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Post by artiek on May 23, 2010 10:13:51 GMT -5
David's right, but I'll play. The best is the Druid center that matches my tower Druids.
Does it matter that they're different colors?
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2010 10:24:51 GMT -5
Both of those sound nice (and I used to own the B&W) but the "ultimate" center channel would be a third speaker that is exactly the same as your front mains. So pick any "ultimate" speaker you like and buy three. Dyohn, while I agree to some extent with your comment, I have had excellent results with mixing different center channel speakers and mains. Oddly, sometimes, a different brand center channel sounds better with different mains as opposed to all three fronts from one manufacturer. I am more focused on the dialogue articulation and fine detail with some of the better center channel speakers out there and would like to hear how they compare with other brands people have owned or auditioned. |
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Post by aarheadc on May 23, 2010 10:26:12 GMT -5
David's right, but I'll play. The best is the Druid center that matches my tower Druids. Does it matter that they're different colors? I'm so jealous of your Zu setup! Oh, and plus one on the three matched front speaker option |
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Post by Animo on May 23, 2010 11:18:42 GMT -5
David's right, but I'll play. The best is the Druid center that matches my tower Druids. Does it matter that they're different colors? I'll play too and say Yes it does matter that it's a different color ;D For the record, I use the ERM 6.3 with my home made main speakers. They sound very well matched and blended. Is it the best center channel? Who knows? But I can say that it works perfectly for me, and I don't plan on changing anytime soon. |
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Post by ntrain42 on May 23, 2010 16:45:07 GMT -5
Both of those sound nice (and I used to own the B&W) but the "ultimate" center channel would be a third speaker that is exactly the same as your front mains. So pick any "ultimate" speaker you like and buy three. I agree with this, but will add, instead of getting 3, just run another identical PAIR for your center. |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2010 18:45:25 GMT -5
maybe I wasn't clear.
If we were to have three or four of the better center channel speakers auditioned against eachother (without the main speakers, to assess detail, voicing, etc..), what would those speakers be?
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Post by barryrobin on May 23, 2010 19:49:18 GMT -5
maybe I wasn't clear. If we were to have three or four of the better center channel speakers auditioned against each other (without the main speakers, to assess detail, voicing, etc..), what would those speakers be? Well, my vote goes to M&K (miller& kreisel), specifically their S-5000THX set that they made for Dolby to mix the download and sound editing since the 90's. and yes, they sold them too. just my 2 cents... -b |
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Post by barryrobin on May 25, 2010 14:44:21 GMT -5
maybe I wasn't clear. If we were to have three or four of the better center channel speakers auditioned against each other (without the main speakers, to assess detail, voicing, etc..), what would those speakers be? Well, my vote goes to M&K (miller& kreisel), specifically their S-5000THX set that they made for Dolby to mix the download and sound editing since the 90's. and yes, they sold them too. just my 2 cents... -b no answers? sorry gentlemen-i didn't mean to kill the tread... sorta makes me feel like a teenager, when you walk into a room and everyone stops talking  -barry |
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Post by monkumonku on May 25, 2010 15:00:36 GMT -5
Well, my vote goes to M&K (miller& kreisel), specifically their S-5000THX set that they made for Dolby to mix the download and sound editing since the 90's. and yes, they sold them too. just my 2 cents... -b no answers? sorry gentlemen-i didn't mean to kill the tread... sorta makes me feel like a teenager, when you walk into a room and everyone stops talking -barry Well maybe yours was the definitive answer so there was no need for anyone else to post anything. ;D |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2010 15:36:29 GMT -5
Well, my vote goes to M&K (miller& kreisel), specifically their S-5000THX set that they made for Dolby to mix the download and sound editing since the 90's. and yes, they sold them too. just my 2 cents... -b no answers? sorry gentlemen-i didn't mean to kill the tread... sorta makes me feel like a teenager, when you walk into a room and everyone stops talking -barry Hey Barry: Good feedback on the M&K. I heard a full system of the M&K's years ago and they sounded great. |
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Post by Porscheguy on May 25, 2010 15:37:13 GMT -5
Nah...... Bigger is better. This is my center channel(s)  |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2010 15:51:30 GMT -5
now that's what I call front and center ;D
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Post by DYohn on May 25, 2010 15:52:02 GMT -5
Shreddin'!
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Post by monkumonku on May 25, 2010 16:25:56 GMT -5
Well now Porscheguy, you obviously don't understand how multiple speakers interfere with each other and cause all sorts of wave distortion and flex capacitor integration problems. The best solution is not to have many speakers, as in your setup, but to have just ONE speaker (in a sealed enclosure, of course), facing outward at body level. Here is what I use. I am sure that mine will outperform yours any day of the week.  |
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Post by barryrobin on May 25, 2010 16:33:21 GMT -5
Nah...... Bigger is better. This is my center channel(s) UHHH....You Win. Hands down, You old size queen you. ;D and i thought my M&K's would get the proverbial thumb's-up, as in: well, if it's good enough for Dolby Labs, it's good enough for me...naw, screw Dolby. bigger is better. -Barry |
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Post by barryrobin on May 25, 2010 16:37:31 GMT -5
"...Well maybe yours was the definitive answer so there was no need for anyone else to post anything. ;D..."
oooh, you are looking for such a smack, young man! impertinent whippersnapper!
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Post by Pauly on May 25, 2010 16:46:53 GMT -5
Artie, yes it does matter that the color matches the mains. Haven't you heard? Sheesh lol
BTW, what color is it?
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Post by monkumonku on May 25, 2010 16:57:46 GMT -5
"...Well maybe yours was the definitive answer so there was no need for anyone else to post anything. ;D..." oooh, you are looking for such a smack, young man! impertinent whippersnapper! -b Haha, I'm older than you so I get to be that grumpy old man that you have to humor so I don't start talking about the good old days. ;D |
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