how do you select a center channel to match when the company only makes monitor speakers?


I have a pair of harbeth supper plus speakers and  I want to build a 7.1 system around them how do I choice a center channel s-speaker to try to match them when the company doesnt make one?
bigblockchevy1
I have had dealers recommend using a single speaker from same speaker line. I think that makes the most sense as well. Obviously it won't be a traditional center channel speaker, but the voice matching would be, and that is what you're after. I eventually will be in the market to replace my speakers and have decided that I may be doing that as well.  I have a dual (2 channel/HT ) system, and I want to buy speakers for sound quality in 2 Channel, as it appears you are doing.
I would try to see if you can buy a single Harbeth.  Maybe a smaller model within the same line...... It's unlikely another brand will be voiced similarly. ....
I would try to see if you can buy a single Harbeth.  Maybe a smaller model within the same line...... It's unlikely another brand will be voiced similarly. ....

Agreed

I wouldn't bother, just get the best sounding centre you can afford, as it is the dominate speaker in a surround sound setup, doesn't matter if it's a different make. And use your AV amp's many manual setup procedures to dial it and the others in.      


Cheers George