Center Channel Recomendations

I have the Martin Logan Ascent I and use the Theater I for centre. I use a front projector so that size isn't as much of an issue, as it doesn't have to be on top of a set.

I agree that matching timber is key, but I would suggest that a superb Center provides a much more material impact.

I was astonished by the original ML center, the Logos. I upgraded to the Theater I, and was even more impressed. I then upgraded the fronts from ML Aerius Is to the ML Ascents!

I didn't realize how much information came from the center until the theater I and having a dedicated power amp.

You might find like me, that the center channel may actually drive your choice in the rest of your system!

Best of luck

None; use phantom center channel mode.

Revel Ultima Voice. Picked one up on ebay and it may be the best center channel at any price. I also have Salons so the fit is perfect.

The Center Channel is key for HT. Phantom Center is a bad choice BTW. Anyway, the advice on timbre matching is good. Heres my take;

1. Tweeters should be equal height across mains and center and ear level is not a bad thing either. Ideally, centers and mains should have identical drivers as well. Often the center will have two mid drivers and a tweeter but whatever.

When setting up the mains and center, you really should be able to have a seamless transition of sound as , for example, that helicopter flies across the screen. No holes or dropoffs. I have found that setting up speakers for HT is a different game than 2 channel.

Have fun.