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I have wondered if this is a viable option since it would actually be more ergonomic with my particular set-up. Granted, it is not a stereo image, but it seems that the natural imaging properties of a good pair of monitor speakers could just as effectively carry out center channel duty. Any input on this is much appreciated!
Bryan K.,
Music Lover & President-elect of C.C.A.C. (Concerned Citizens Against Cilantro)
Why so concerned? I get the music part.
I don't use the option my Yamaha RXV2090 has, but it states that they must be ;C+D 4 ohms minimum. Otherwise, C;8 ohms min. Obviously they run them in series.
However, this would only be recommended in situations where a single center cannot be realised. Avoid if possible.
I think that it would only effect extreme off-axis listeners, but how bad can it be?
So if the shoe fits, wear it. If not,.... get another shoe?
I ask because I saw a shoe on the road today, and wondered, how does a person loose 1 shoe and not notice?
Good question but I wonder if you would wire the speakers in series or parallel. Probably depends on the output impedance of your center channel amp / receiver and the impedance of the speakers.As for 'smearing' I suppose that might be an issue but I don't see how if both speakers are identical and in phase.
I hate cilantro! Keep that weed out of my food, please! ;-)
> Good question but I wonder if you would wire the speakers in series
> or parallel. Probably depends on the output impedance of your center
> channel amp / receiver and the impedance of the speakers.You're probably better wiring in series as wiring in parallel will usually drop the impedance to levels that most amps have a problem with handling. Typical speakers are 8ohm, as are most amps. Dropping the impedance could damage the amp.
Honestly, I don't see any advantage to using two speakers as a center channel instead of one. Also, most "center channel" speakers are deceptive in that the wider format spreads the sound on more of a vertical axis rather than a wider horizontal axis. They're built more for looks than sound.
Personally, I use three matched speakers in the front and it works great.
I use two smaller JBL's. I have the center channel on a Y plug from the DVD Analog out to the L and R of a receiver.
Sounds good in my system.
Although Magnepan demo-ed a HT setup using two centers recently I have read many tiumes that this is NOT recommended because of "smearing" of the center channel, thus interferring with dialog intelligebility and ultimately the suspension of disbelief.
I’m currently using this configuration in my home theater and it sounds great. I’m using Klipsch corner horns for the front and rear left and rights so I decided to use a pair of Klipsch Heresys as the center. I needed to go with horns to match the efficiency of the other speakers and after trying just one speaker decided to use the pair so the center wasn’t over powered
I used to use that config, yes i did like the sound. It works best though when you are running 4ohms. My current B&W's run @ 8, so I am back to a single channel center. If I went back to 4 I might run that config again, it placed the dialogue more aloft in front than directional as it sometimes seems with a single.
I have seen it in an audio mag once...never tried it. I agree that it should work fine.
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