I finally gave up on center channel speakers. I tried four or five moderately priced ones, and the dialog was unclear with all of them. I of course tried raising the center channel level, but this only served to increase the resonances in the vocal range, which really aggravate me. I ended up just going with my front L/R tower speakers and I can understand the dialog better with them. Some day, if I am ever in the financial position, I may try a really high end center speaker. I am talking about speakers that run in the $3000 range, and are built like tanks, and with extreme emphasis on vocal clarity and the dynamic range necessary for proper center channel reproduciton.
Pairing Speakers with Integra 40.3 for HT and Rock
I just ordered a new Integra 40.3. I am upgrading from a Denon AVR-2802. The Denon was paired with B&W 601 monitors in the front, 600s in the back, ASW600 sub, and LCR60 center --all seires 3.
Problem with HT is that the center channel is muddy. I have to crank the Denon up to 0 on a lot of dialogue, but then the sound effects and music are WAY to loud. I need better clarity in my center channel. Also the sub over is very over powering and I barely have the volume a hair past off.
The Integra has Audessy MultiEQ, and hopefully this will help.
I wouldn't mind upgrading my speakers. I listen to music mostly rock, blues, metal, pop, electronica -- but this system is mostly for HT and gaming (PS3,etc). Suggestions?
Problem with HT is that the center channel is muddy. I have to crank the Denon up to 0 on a lot of dialogue, but then the sound effects and music are WAY to loud. I need better clarity in my center channel. Also the sub over is very over powering and I barely have the volume a hair past off.
The Integra has Audessy MultiEQ, and hopefully this will help.
I wouldn't mind upgrading my speakers. I listen to music mostly rock, blues, metal, pop, electronica -- but this system is mostly for HT and gaming (PS3,etc). Suggestions?
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