paradigm studio 20 as center channel speaker

"I recall reading that the majority of center channel speakers have dispersion issues and using a virtual center would likely be better for on axis listeners." Other way 'round. The beaming and venetian-blind variation is a problem for off-axis listeners.

Kal

No problems. As long as it does not interfere with the screen viewing.

Thanks for the response. I tried it and found that I have to increase the db level of the center speaker (paradigm 20) to the highest all the time. Anything I am missing or incorrectly configured?
My gears: L/R: 40; Center: 20; surrounds: 20
NAD T753 Denon 2910

Please advice.
Thanks

Could be the settings for the others. Could be position. Could be acoustics of the room. Did you use pink-noise and a sound level meter?

Kal

Kal,
Yes I did use pink-noise and sound level meter first to set each speaker to the same level. When I watch movie, the dialogue seemed very weak and I have to bump up the center speaker db level.
Thanks