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Doesn't anyone talk about CENTER SPEAKERS need 1

Have B&W 805s and 100 watts of Cary powerx7, small room and good cables & electronics.

I want Center/surrounds that sound good with B&W yet don't make me pay for name. Like to be around $1000 +/-.

I know, buy B&W. But if NOT, WHAT???? Considering Splendor for rears. Good idea?? Idiot?? [I pitch em down the middle, you hit em out]. But still need CENTER.

Merci beaucoup,
Ed

Thanks. I always enjoy your thoughts.
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rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
Go with B&W all-around. As others have said, the timbre matching is VERY important. Don't skimp here, you'll regret it...

-RW-
cathode
72 posts
 
Center for video: can be different. Center for SACD 5.1 audio: must be identical to front L & R.
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Cathode is correct about video center. In fact, a speaker with limited and/or shaped frequency response will make dialog easier to make out. But, for music I really think that all five speakers should be the same. Well, maybe you can skip the subwoofers for the rears.
tiger
313 posts
 
Why not buy a single speaker identical to the B&W you have. A lot has been written about this approach, especially alignment of drivers. I have found the center made speaker to be not as effective as a single. If you buy a used pair, try one then both. there is nothing that tells you you can't use two, both driven in mono.
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shaqspack OP
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Thanks for telling me what I already know in my head....
I really do appreciate it. You all have likely saved me a lot of money. This hobby is expensive enough without doing stupid stuff. I have done it before and know better. I won't even talk about rears........

Ed
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