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Help me please - set up for improved dialog / center chanel.

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Hi. For twenty years I've enjoyed watching movies in stereo.
My hearing is likely failing me and it's possible DVDs are featuring audio formats that require other than stereo - but I am unable to hear dialog clearly without turning up the volume to a level that makes the rest of the audio track obnoxiously loud.
I have no desire to add many speakers to my living room but I would very much like to have more pronounced dialog.
I assume I need a center speaker. I noticed the JVC line of receivers because they are very low profile. Upon examining the manual I noticed that you can tell the receiver how many speakers you are running. This may be unique to JVC and / or modern receivers.
What exactly am I looking for? Will an older pro-logic receiver do? Do I need a receiver with Dolby Digital? Will they all adapt to a three speaker set up and give me improved dialog?
Any input or suggestions greatly appreciated.

Follow Ups:

A thought. - grantv 12:29:01 04/02/08 (0)
RE: Help me please - set up for improved dialog / center chanel. - David Aiken 00:20:32 04/02/08 (0)
here's an option - Joe Murphy Jr 09:22:05 03/30/08 (0)
You Don't Have To Break The Bank - Robertc88 07:34:37 03/30/08 (0)
RE: Help me please - set up for improved dialog / center chanel. - Ben Van Dyk 19:56:59 03/29/08 (0)

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