Center channel or 5 *identical* speakers best for HT? - SJT

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Center channel or 5 identical speakers best for HT?

I'm thinking about getting into home theater and I'm a little curious about the sound difference I will get if I use a dedicated center channel compared to using 5 identical bookshelf speakers? The bookshelf speakers each contain a single 5.25" woofer, whereas the center has two. I know most of the dialogue comes from the center so I don't want to slight that part, I'm just interested in finding out if I should abide by true Dolby Digital protocols (5 identical speakers...but ideally full-range which these are not) or get a dedicated center channel that has two woofers which I assume would make it a bit more efficient? Anyone have experience either way? Thanks in advance and sorry if my question is a bit vague at times, I'm not exactly sure how to ask this question.
-Steve

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Topic - Center channel or 5 *identical* speakers best for HT? - SJT 09:53:43 02/24/02 (5)

Re: Center channel or 5 *identical* speakers best for HT? - Justin 01:49:35 02/28/02 (0)

Re: Center channel or 5 *identical* speakers best for HT? - sam9 09:04:17 02/26/02 (1)

Very nice observations...agreed. (nt) - DPC 03:50:21 02/27/02 (0)

Centre channel should be as close as possible to the mains - John C. - Aussie 15:03:37 02/24/02 (1)

Re: Centre channel should be as close as possible to the mains - SJT 19:26:51 02/24/02 (0)

I use different brands myself - Lasermeister 10:22:47 02/24/02 (0)

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