I agree with you to a certain extent. A lot of it has to do with how you have your system optimized i.e. for two channel or for HT. Speaker placement WILL be different if seeking optimum results for each mode. Type and radiation pattern of the speakers being used is also very important.
My findings are that if you have very good quality mains that can project a very solid center image, a center channel speaker interferes with things. If your speakers don't image quite as well and / or you have them spread out a bit further than optimum, a center channel can help things out IF properly chosen and set-up. Sean
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My findings are that if you have very good quality mains that can project a very solid center image, a center channel speaker interferes with things. If your speakers don't image quite as well and / or you have them spread out a bit further than optimum, a center channel can help things out IF properly chosen and set-up. Sean
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