Gallo 3.1 Mains...What for the surrounds-Center

I have an all-Gallo HT setup: Ref. 3.1 Front L/R, Due Center, and Ref AV Rear L/R. It sounds *spectacular*. The Ref AVs are a fairly new purchase, they replaced Dues in the rear. The Dues are now the mains in my bedroom system [smile].

The Dues did a pretty good job as rears, but the AVs have decidedly more bass and punch, it seems like I added a subwoofer to the system. I was never disappointed by the Dues, but the Ref AVs were a big step up.

As for the Due at Center, this works quite well. I have it sitting above my HDTV and it does a great job of presenting vocals. In addition, because it sits higher than the ref 3,1s, it causes the image to be a bit higher, one of the complaints from some 3.1 owners. I like the Due there and it does sound better than using the Ref 3.1s in phantom mode.

If you could find the funds to install Dues at center and rear I think you would be quite happy with the sound. From what I've heard from others, the Dues have a richer, fuller sound output than the A'Divas. You might be able to find a good used pair at the right price. I got a *killer* deal on a pair about a year ago, $400/pr. - WHOA!

-RW-

Rw,
Just what I needed. Two post and two different points of view.
Seriously, I do appreciate your opinion and suggestions. May have to start with phantom for center and the A'divas for the rear and just see how it sounds. Might even try one of the A'divas as a center just to see how it performs.
You can be sure I will be watching for one of those "killer deals"
Thanks again,
Steve

Good luck, Steve! Any way you go, you're still gonna have that great Gallo sound. *Do* keep an eye out for a Due (or 3). Tell ya what, if I find a deal on one of the new Dues, I'll make ya a good deal on my Center - the ol' trickle down philosophy in action!!

-RW-

RW
Will keep it in mind. Love trickle down.
Just looked at your system and must admit a bit of jealousy. My wife will never let me move my speakers that far in front of the rest of the system. Just the price we pay.
Steve

An inexpensive option would be Mirage Omnisats. The sound would blend with the Gallo's and the look would be somewhat retained as well.