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Center Channel Speaker Question

Jim here, long time lurker, first time poster.
My center speaker does not match fronts and surrounds. I have a very modest system: Marantz SR-6004, Oppo BDP-83, B&W LM-1's, center and sub are Kliptch. Viewing distance is 10ft while listening is 15ft. (fronts) and 10ft (surrounds). The "wife factor" requires me to suspend fronts and surrounds from a 4 pitch ceiling and center sits just above 60" plasma display. Separation of all channels is very pleasing but dialogue is "sometimes" hard to understand. Could I replace the center with another LM-1 or should I bite the bullet and purchase a true B&W center? I use the LM-1's because they are easy to hang and have a surprisingly good sound. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks
nmilliga

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jjrenman
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IME, runing two speakers in series will not help give you clarity. The problem is that the crossover in the first speaker interacts with the crossover in the secound. Phase is negtatively effected. A parallel hook up does not have the phase issue but as others have stated you may have an impedance issue.

Of course yiou can always try it as YMMV.
jjrenman
279 posts
 
If your dialogue alone is hard to understand it may be more of a "lip sync" issue. Try closing your eyes and if the dialogue is now understandable then its a lip sync issue. I know it seems crazy to try but if your lip sync is not adjusted correctly than your brain has a harder time with understanding the dialogue because the lips start moving before the corresponding sounds come out of the center.

If it is still an issue than pursue matching your front speakers.
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