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center speaker to match Sonus Faber Concertino?

just to mention I searched the threads and could not find any resolutions...

I woud like to run a center speaker for my home theater ... Is the Sonus Faber Solo Home center complimentary toward the Concertinos? I would love to try the Piccolo but they are hard to come by.

I am a 2-channel analog guy. This is side project - My receiver is a Pioneer Elite vsx-29tx (a bit nostalgic for me, since I used to sell them, and often). I know its old, etc. Sitting about 12 ft' from screen (Studiotek 130 at 110"). I would appreciate some input as to what center I should narrow in on ... possibly some feedback on whether or not the Solo home will overpower the front channel setup. I am only running 3.1 channels (L-Main, R-Main, and Center/Sub). Thank you for reading.

P.S. I watch primarily movies from the 40s, 50s, and 60s on blu-ray. Not really into the whole "smash em' up" type stuff that comes out today. I am looking for crystal clear dialogue.

Marc S.
marc1006
lenny_zwik
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I have exactly the config being discussed, Sonus Faber Walls (wall mounted equivalent of the Concertino) in a 7.1 setup with the Solo. I think it's excellent, especially considering the price.
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dtc
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Lenny - in my experience, the Walls are not the equivalent of the Concertino. The cabinet does make a difference. I went with Concertinos for my surrounds, rather than Walls. I believe the Solo could match with the Walls, but not so well with the Concertino. Maybe I am too critical of the Solo, but it just did not do it for me. Glad you are happy with it.
marc1006 OP
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Thank you for the information. I had my reservations about the Solo Home with my version of the concertinos; I think I may wait another month or so - or perhaps go in an entirely different direction and just use the Concertinos in a different application altogether. The Piccolo was on $595 new, I wonder why there are so few available on the used market?
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dtc
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When the Piccolo came out 5.1 was pretty new and SF was a pretty high end, low volume producer aimed at 2 channel audiophiles. The Home series went into Tweeter and other high volume outlets, so the Home series speakers are more common in the used market.

If you have a chance to try to Solo, you should do so. As I said, I would just be cautious.

Good luck in your search.
marc1006 OP
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I guess it cat hurt to try one out .. eBay listings for the solo home center are posted with regularity. I used to sell SF for Tweeter for a couple of years before they closed down. Tweeter was a great "mid-fi" electronics store. SF being in Best Best was a bit of a surprise to me. I think the Venere center is carried at magnolia. The price is right 579 new, but there is a good chance SF has lowered the quality to get the price point in the big box stores. Tweeter only had a 100 stores or so at their peak, down south they went by another name. I will see if any of BB here in Miami have magnolia and take a listen ... you never know it may solve my problem.
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