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Soliloquy bad for HT?

I just bought a demo Soliloquy C3 center to use with my 5.3 mains. I went with Soliloquy because I think they're great for music. I love the 5.3s. But the C3 center just does not seem to match right, which is odd since it uses the exact same drivers, same box (although shortened a little), etc.

Scenes seem to pan ok, but voice just does not sound the same as the 5.3, IMO. I don't even think it's close.

Has anyone else had any experience with Soliloquy in HT? Maybe I don't have it set up just right.
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bbroussard
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I have used a C3 with a pair of 6.3s without any problems. You might need some more break-in time. Soliloquys really need a long break-in to sound their best. What were you doing before - no center or a different center?

I recently read some information suggesting that the best center channel speaker is none IF you are sitting in the sweet spot. Center channel speaker is supposed to enhance off-axis listening positions.

Are you using the same interconnects/amp/cables for all 3 speakers? Is everything wired in-phase?

Good luck.
bbroussard
190 posts
 
This may seem like a basic question, but have you changed the speaker settings and levels on your receiver to reflect the addition of center speaker? I have never heard a TV have "more natural" sounding voices than a quality speaker. It may be what you are accustomed to, and therefore sound "right" to you. Try going through your receiver set-up again and checking your settings.
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