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

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.


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Topic - Help me please - set up for improved dialog / center chanel. - WDWD 10:30:14 03/29/08 (5)

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