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In Reply to: Best way to generate center-speaker. posted by jedinvest on March 21, 2002 at 16:37:58:
In home theater, the center channel is your most important one, as most of the dialog and a large amount of other info comes out of it. However, you don't have to have one to get going, as you can set your receiver or processor to a mode where it just sends the center channel info to the left and right stereo speakers. This will work fine, particularly if just one person is watching the movie and sitting in between the left and right speakers. You will get a "phantom" center image in between the two speakers.Todd
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Agreed! When I obtained a HT receiver, I used it as a preamp with matching stereo amps in front, using one for the left and right channels and one channel of the other for the center channel.However, I did not have a third speaker that timber-matched the other two speakers. I tried one from each of three other pairs that I have, but none were close. The "phantom", "ghost", or "virtual" center channel obtained by selecting "no center speaker" was far superior to using the center amp with a non-matching speaker. I finally purchased for the center channel a pre-owned speaker of the same manufacture that does timber-match the left and right speakers.
Although matching the rears to the front speakers is not as critical, it is generally best to do so if possible. And yes, receiver quality is important, especially with regard to the DAC and the preamp sections.
I sure am glad that I am not the only one. I too find that using phantom center speaker superior to a cheapie center. I will keep using phantom till I could get my hand on a better center.
Some years ago my thought processes went along the same "cheapie" lines. Ye Gods, the sound was atrocious.So, deep breath, if you like good sound, then get used to the idea that your centre channel will cost the same speaker and amplifier wise as one of your two stereo ones.
Furthermore, there are HUGE differences in how well processors change the digital matrix to discrete analog. Try to save there (yes, I'm also guilty of that) and you will end up with crappy sound.
Much as it irritates those dedicated to 2CH, surround sound IS great BUT you must be prepared to spend up if you want good results.
Bottom line, if there are budgetary restraints at the moment, wait until the finances are better. Otherwise you will waste dollars and be most unhappy with the result. Enjoy your 2CH until you can upgrade to that standard elsewhere.
John
Peace at AA
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