Need for high quality powered center

Hi everyone,

Just wondering how many A'goners would be interested in a powered center channel to complement their existing system.

Is this a thing, or am I the only one?

I'm asking because I'm having one custom made but could also turn out a small batch if there was an interest.

Best,

Erik

erik_squires07-30-2023 5:20pm

kota1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 2,706 posts 07-30-2023 at 05:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hey @erik_squires , how is the project coming. I have a powered center channel (Paradigm Active CC) below my screen and a passive one above it. The active has a volume knob on the back, a high pass filter, bass and treble contour knobs and both XLR and RCA inputs. You can see the specs using this link: http://www.cain.cainslair.com/Paradigm%20Reference%20Active%20Series%20Specifications.htm
carlsbad2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,669 posts 07-30-2023 at 07:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Erik, Why the need for active speaker in the center? I power my center from the HT reciever like most people and am pretty happy. I power my fronts with my 2 channel amp for a nice improvement. Jerry
kota1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 2,706 posts 07-30-2023 at 08:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @carlsbad2 I don't use a receiver in my main rig, I use a pre/pro. My preference is to have the amplification internal. It is biamped internally with an active crossover. It means less amp and speaker wires for my rack. I agree that you can get a good result with a receiver and a passive soeaker. The active route is nice with everything dedicated for that speakers drivers. YMMV.