Center or Phantom Center?????


Why do we perfect our two channel setups.....and then add a center channel??? I know...it's for the 7.1 movie setup.....and it anchors the dialog....and all that jazz. But shouldn't a good stereo setup up front do the job? I'm gonna a/b test my phantom center mode with the center active mode and report back here.
hbrandt

Showing 1 response by reubent

Hbrant,

You might get excellent results with Phantom mode. However, most two channel systems that I've heard, especially those in smaller rooms, have a very narrow sweet spot. If it is just you listening/watching and you are not far off-axis, you should get good results with Phantom. If you watch as a group or sit off-axis, a well matched center channel speaker will probably work better.

My $.02 worth.....

Enjoy,

TIC