matching center channel to mains/rears


I am getting a new HDTV, been out of home theatre for a long time. I need to pick up a center channel. My mains are Martin Logan Summitt's. I am looking to find an adequate center, as the "best" seems a tad pricey. Is there any loss in switching to a different brand of center, say going to a B&W? Also I'm using an old set of Vandersteen 2ci's for rears.
joeb

Showing 1 response by queefee

Concure - MATCH or simply stay 2 channel up front. You wouldn't do a mismatched left and right speaker, so don't mismatch the speakers from left to center to right, either!
Quality over quantity as a default.
Wait till you find or can afford the center, or do a more modest "matched" system for the HT dubties - and leave the 2 left and rights for 2 channel only. Otherwise, stay with the stereo pair.