What centre channel are you using?


Hi Guys!

I have  just upgraded to Atmos and will be upgrading to DTS:X at the beginning of February.
I have a pair of Golden Ear Triton Ones for my L/R, am using their in wall speakers for sides and rears, with 4 more ceiling speakers in the ceiling.

I am using the Marantz 8802A with the new larger Golden Ear centre channel speaker and I do not like the centre channel as I do not always hear the dialogue.

what centre channel are you using and how clear is it to your ears?

Stephen
eternalcamper

Showing 3 responses by dbphd

I'm using a KEF R600C with a pair of Reference 107/2s, but that's beside the point. Timbre matching of LCR is crucial.  Or you could try a phantom center by setting the menu of your 8802A to no center speaker.  If you sit near the apex of a triangle with the LR speakers a phantom center may be a good choice, better than timbre mismatch.

I'm trying a KEF LS50 for center with KEF Reference 107/2s front LR and LS50s side and rear surrounds.  A round of pink noise reveals the LS50s match the big 107/2s well, and the sound for music and HT is superb.

My 2/4/16 post needs an update.  Although pink noise suggested the KEF LS50 would be a good match with the KEF Reference 107/2s, I was always aware of the LS50 as a separate speaker.  The KEF R600C blends seamlessly with the 107/2s.  I do use four LS50s as surrounds.