Is Krell onto something?


Krell's latest Pre/Pro (reviewed in this month's Stereophile) features two center channel outputs, joining Magnepan in support of this, in my opinion, superior option for the most crucial (should I say 'all important') channel. An image right in the screen's center, one speaker above, one below, adds a palpable level of realism, and, after all, two (speakers and amps) don't have to work as hard as one.

Any thoughts, other than the standard 'comb filtering' argument, that does not anyway hold up to measurements, or my listening experience.
pmcneil
I think 5 or more speakers is too many even for movies. I do like the subwoofer though that really adds to the sound effects and brings a good foundation for most music. I would try 2 channel with a subwoofer and see how it sounds to u. your opinion is the only one that counts. Shay
Maybe they're just on something?
All joking aside, I like 7.1 channel for movies and music sometimes.
FWIW my personal preference is having dual center channels. I had a spare set of speakers and put 1 on either side of the TV. It gives a more theater like experience I think.
Good idea. I currently use a Y splitter for the center channel so I can put 2 center speakers under an 8 foot projector screen.
I'd guess it depends on the size of the screen. If the screen is small, there might be a concern about comb filtering. If the screen is large, it might provide for a more centered image.