Recommendation for small footprint Center channel?

Have a friend who has a limited space to put his Center channel in a HT setup.

Anything decent sounding that is about 6" high and 6 1/2" deep.
Width can be long as it will sit on a fireplace mantel.

Thanks.

lkdog12-10-2008 4:43pm

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macdadtexas Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,794 posts 12-11-2008 at 12:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Gallo Due, sounds great too.
rlwainwright Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,904 posts 12-11-2008 at 01:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Shameless plug: I have a Gallo Due for sale and it IS a fantastic center channel speaker - $350. Contact me off-list... -RW-
lkdog OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 417 posts 12-11-2008 at 10:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Appreciate the info-likely out of his price range but I will check.
thewebgeek Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 12-13-2008 at 04:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why do you need a center? If your L-R speakers can generate a decent center image, you might be able to get away without one. Most AV processors have a "phantom" center setting. I have to say I am mostly a two channel guy, so my bias might allow me to live without one.
lkdog OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 417 posts 12-13-2008 at 03:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No disrespect, but that is not the route he wishes to go. From my experience of actually having a 5.1 system that uses my high end two channel preamp and speakers for L/R-even I want and have a center (RBH 661). It makes a big difference as a dedicated center does most of the work in movies.

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