Need for high quality powered center

Hey @erik_squires , how is the project coming. I have a powered center channel (Paradigm Active CC) below my screen and a passive one above it. The active has a volume knob on the back, a high pass filter, bass and treble contour knobs and both XLR and RCA inputs. You can see the specs using this link:

http://www.cain.cainslair.com/Paradigm%20Reference%20Active%20Series%20Specifications.htm

@carlsbad2 

I don't use a receiver in my main rig, I use a pre/pro. My preference is to have the amplification internal. It is biamped internally with an active crossover. It means less amp and speaker wires for my rack.  I agree that you can get a good result with a receiver and a passive soeaker. The active route is nice with everything dedicated for that speakers drivers. YMMV.

@erik_squires 

When you listen to Frank Sinatra via atmos or an upmixer coming through that ACTIVE center channel you will never look back, SUBLIME! 

Did you know that Frank used a center channel in 3 channel stereo at home?

My center has always been intended for use with a subwoofer and that lets me build a much smaller cabinet,

Mine has a high pass filter switch in the back if I am using a sub.

@erik_squires

I am not debating my CC, I am simply cheering you on that you are making the right choice going active. The features I am sharing are simply ideas you might want to use for your design. You can’t buy a CC like mine from Paradigm any more, I think you hit on a splendid idea, ok?