Suggestion for center channel speaker...

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I have following setup now.
AVR - Marantz NR1608
Front speakers - Boston A360
Subwoofer - BIC PL200
I need a good center channel speaker suggestions now ..
 
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Budget would get you some responses buddy. I got a goldenear and am very happy.
 
The Center speaker and the sub are the heart of HT setup......the sub you have is good....suggest you look for a center speaker (3 way config..if possible) and get one......

If your budget is tight and you are open to pre owned....see For Sale by Owner section or OLX etc....sometimes good center speakers come and go that way.....
 
sylar said:
I would suggest you to keep you front channels of same brand.

As you have Boston A360 as front,you can have Boston M center channel speaker.It will fall in your budget as well
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The matching center is boston 225c, any one have using boston m center and 225 c, which is better?
I need a good dialogue presentation from center channel.. if want more budget i will stretch it..
 
efernand1 said:
The Center speaker and the sub are the heart of HT setup......the sub you have is good....suggest you look for a center speaker (3 way config..if possible) and get one......

If your budget is tight and you are open to pre owned....see For Sale by Owner section or OLX etc....sometimes good center speakers come and go that way.....
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I am very happy with the sound performance of current setup , mainly syncing of subwoofer and front towers with marantz NR1608. In your opinion which center speaker can sync with this setup if budget will increase? I am enjoying good sound quality in stereo mode now...
 
 
I have audition Boston Acoustics , Polk, Taga, Mission, Dali, Wharfdale, Paradigm and Monitor Audio center speaker. Two Center speakers standout of these all, are Monitor Audio Bronze center and WD 220C. Both have warm sound signature so will match with your speakers easily. Monitor Audio was more clean, clear and detailed compare to WD 220c. But WD 220c ( 17K) is lot cheaper than MA ( 30K) and having some what equal sound signature. WD 220c bit more bass compare to MA. BA Mcenter may be the cheapest and VFM product for you if you wish to stick to BA but it is heavy and bulky. Needs lots of space to accommodate. For me I will select MA Branze center...For clearity and details.
 
rpmahale said:
I have audition Boston Acoustics , Polk, Taga, Mission, Dali, Wharfdale, Paradigm and Monitor Audio center speaker. Two Center speakers standout of these all, are Monitor Audio Bronze center and WD 220C. Both have warm sound signature so will match with your speakers easily. Monitor Audio was more clean, clear and detailed compare to WD 220c. But WD 220c ( 17K) is lot cheaper than MA ( 30K) and having some what equal sound signature. WD 220c bit more bass compare to MA. BA Mcenter may be the cheapest and VFM product for you if you wish to stick to BA but it is heavy and bulky. Needs lots of space to accommodate. For me I will select MA Branze center...For clearity and details.
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which is big in size ?
WD 220c or BA M Center?
 
WD 220c is a bit heavy and bulky but nice looking speakers . Will match your A360 very well in performance as well as look. Little bass heavy then most of speakers I have auditioned but dialogue delivered with clearity.
 
A225C is just OK ( Secondary setup) compared to my primary setup Polk CSI A6.
Since u already own A360,i would suggest to go with A225C for perfect blending ( same family )
 
Between BA Mcenter and WD 220c , Mcenter is bigger in length but WD220c broader in depth. Mcenter come with BMR driver which bend the sound....You may check the details. I was offered Mcenter for 13K along with BA A360
 
reachkalyan.kr said:
A225C is just OK ( Secondary setup) compared to my primary setup Polk CSI A6.
Since u already own A360,i would suggest to go with A225C for perfect blending ( same family )
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In many articles, A225C has not got that much positive reviews as compared to other center channels. From the BA family A series speakers have got good reviews but majority of the reviews pin point that the A225C sounds muffled.

Please take a look at the reviews,
There are mixed reviews though but the listed reviews highlight where A225C lacks. You can post your personal reviews.
 
sriram_shol said:
In many articles, A225C has not got that much positive reviews as compared to other center channels. From the BA family A series speakers have got good reviews but majority of the reviews pin point that the A225C sounds muffled.

Please take a look at the reviews,
There are mixed reviews though but the listed reviews highlight where A225C lacks. You can post your personal reviews.
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I didnt purchased center channel speaker yet, you have any good suggestion?
 
Considering your budget, I can suggest the following options for you.
  • Taga Harmony Platinum C-100 Center Speaker
  • Mission LX-C Centre Channel Speaker
  • Taga Harmony Platinum LCR-60 SL Left/Center/Right Speaker (@elangoas owns it I guess, please ask him)
  • Yamaha NS-C444 Center Speaker
and many. I am not sure how the sound signature would be if you mix the channels. Finally audition is the key to judge the best that suits your listening taste.

Any possibility for audition for BA A225C ?
 
sriram_shol said:
Considering your budget, I can suggest the following options for you.
  • Taga Harmony Platinum C-100 Center Speaker
  • Mission LX-C Centre Channel Speaker
  • Taga Harmony Platinum LCR-60 SL Left/Center/Right Speaker (@elangoas owns it I guess, please ask him)
  • Yamaha NS-C444 Center Speaker
and many. I am not sure how the sound signature would be if you mix the channels. Finally audition is the key to judge the best that suits your listening taste.

Any possibility for audition for BA A225C ?
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I can increase budget ...if i get good results.. have any better suggestions than you suggested above?
 
sriram_shol said:
In many articles, A225C has not got that much positive reviews as compared to other center channels. From the BA family A series speakers have got good reviews but majority of the reviews pin point that the A225C sounds muffled.

Please take a look at the reviews,
There are mixed reviews though but the listed reviews highlight where A225C lacks. You can post your personal reviews.
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i am not supporting/recommending to get only A225C ,Just giving suggestion considering A360. Even i read all negative reviews before taking plunge on A225C ( only for seems less blending and VFM since it is for my secondary setup )
I own A225C in my secondary setup.It is not that bad IMO.It is VFM.
if you don't have Space constraints and your AVR /amp can drive , Personally i give 1+ and recommend for Polk CSi A6 ( which iam using in my primary setup)
 
sunand777 said:
I can increase budget ...if i get good results.. have any better suggestions than you suggested above?
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You can try the Emotiva C1 which is 3 way center. you can get them at a cost of like 23k. I bet this will be your last center that you will buy. Its sound quality is so rich. Using it for almost a year and it sounds pretty good.
 
sunand777 said:
I need a good center channel speaker suggestions now ..
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It is usually recommended that front speakers (L, C, R) are from the same family / same series to keep the same sound signature.. So yes, a BA center would be an ideal match..

But if you are willing to try some other brand as center speaker, yes you can.. Members have provided more detailed inputs.. Choose accordingly..
 
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