Thanks for the response fellas. I am indeed considering the MCS1 for my center. As an aside, what associated gear do you guys use? I currently have a Rotel RSX-1055 integrated pre/pro. I intend to upgrade that to a Bryston SP1.7 and either Bryston or Rotel amps (depending on cash availability). I am currently using a low end Sony DVD player as source. I am considering either a Sony 999ES, Marantz DV-8400 or Ah!Njoe Tjoeb as my next source. If I go with the Sony I will have it modded by Modwright with the full package and tube output. Room acoustics are a bit of a mess, I have a very odd shaped room with a lot going on as far as reflection...its going to take some doing to get it to sound its best. The bugger is we rent right now so I expect that as soon as I get it dialed in we will end up moving :)
Thiel owners, do you use a center channel for HT?
I have a new pair of Thiel CS2.4's. I was originally intending on the 5.1 home theater experience but am now pondering whether I should forego this for a dedicated 2 channel. The money aspect aside, do any of you with Thiels prefer a Thiel center and/or surrounds as compared to just the LR mains and a phantom center channel? One thing to note, I was also planning on multi-channel DVD-A and SACD, this ultimately won't affect my decision but I would like to explore it if the 5.1 is worthwhile.