Help! Center channel speaker suggestions for Denon AVRS710w + SP-EBS73-LR

[audioch1p]

Hi there! My first post. I love amazing audio and this blog is incredible. I'm still very much a newbie. But my current set up is a Denon AVRS710w with two Andrew Jones Pioneer Elite SP-EBS73-LR speakers. I'd love to add a center channel to complement this setup. It's mostly for my living room TV setup, so for watching movies & listening to music.

What's the best center channel speaker to purchase in the $1000 and $600 price range for the best sound?

Really appreciate any thoughtful responses and ideas. Thanks!

 

[abdo123]

I would buy the Monoprice THX-365C if you’re into realistic sound levels.

But i would get the KEF R2c if you’re more into tonal accuracy.

 

[audioch1p]

hey @abdo123 thank you so much, really appreciate this insight.

 

[Chrispy]

How about a 1099 kit from diysoundgroup.com?

 

[Ozymand1as]

I would buy the Monoprice THX-365C if you’re into realistic sound levels.

But i would get the KEF R2c if you’re more into tonal accuracy.

You could also cheap out and get a KEF Q150 and turn it sidewise. I think accessories4less sells them for like $200 each. Or find a pair or single some other way. At the sale price of $150 per speaker that is a pretty darn cheap center. Not as accurate as the R2C of course.

I use a coaxial center and I really like it. Basically every seat on my couch measures identically, and it is very forgiving vertically as well. That is good, because the center is always located in a non-optimal position IME.