Which ones?The more center channel measurements I see, the more it becomes apparent that the simple “buy one that is same as your other main speakers” advice is seriously flawed.
There may be 2 out of 10 center channel speakers reviewed here that get have good frequency response and decent directivity. That is pretty pitiful.
Yes, matching directivity is I think the most important thing and all these 2-way centers fail at that, their directivity is totally different from the bookshelves/floorstanders people will be using for L/R.The more center channel measurements I see, the more it becomes apparent that the simple “buy one that is same as your other main speakers” advice is seriously flawed.
There may be 2 out of 10 center channel speakers reviewed here that get have good frequency response and decent directivity. That is pretty pitiful.
Which ones?
Best to stay with all same speakers in front!
Have we considered the route of measuring more horizontally placed speakers that can be used for centre duties because of there orientation and if on the off chance the left and right measures well we can just use the L/R for the centre. That is what I have done, but have no idea if my left right measure decent in the first place.Take the centers Amir has reviewed and add the ones that Erin has reviewed and do the math.
The center channels that do well are a small minority.
The more center channel measurements I see, the more it becomes apparent that the simple “buy one that is same as your other main speakers” advice is seriously flawed.
There may be 2 out of 10 center channel speakers reviewed here that get have good frequency response and decent directivity. That is pretty pitiful.
Unless you listen to a lot of 5 channel music, It's perfectly fine to mix brands. Lots of people have done it to great success.Which ones?
Best to stay with all same speakers in front!
The more center channel measurements I see, the more it becomes apparent that the simple “buy one that is same as your other main speakers” advice is seriously flawed.
There may be 2 out of 10 center channel speakers reviewed here that get have good frequency response and decent directivity. That is pretty pitiful.
Now there's a design challenge
Yes. In fact a passive 2 way bookshelf made for HT... made for behind screen, wall, or ceiling mounted for multichannel. Maybe a -3dB around 70HzPut a Directiva center on the list?
Was thinking of getting 3 of the 580 as frontsThis speaker regularly goes on sale for $90-$100. I got one for $90 late last year from JBL, so Erin is incorrect on pricing. Put the price in context with the measurements.
I have not noticed elevated high frequencies that the measurements would suggest, but I also listen to 90% movies/TV, and use CinemaEQ, which rolls of the top end a little.
This will play very loud without harshness. Mine is set about 6db higher than the JBL 580 fronts, but unless you have a small amp, that's not an issue.
it seems to me it's not wrong, but more like if you want to use a center, buy the same 2 way as your good satellite, in such case I don't see why you would not like to put another KH80 in center or get a 8331A/ KEF LS50The more center channel measurements I see, the more it becomes apparent that the simple “buy one that is same as your other main speakers” advice is seriously flawed.
There may be 2 out of 10 center channel speakers reviewed here that have good frequency response and decent directivity. That is pretty pitiful.
That would work. I've also seen people lay 570's and 580's on their side to good effect. Either the vertical dispersion rotated 90 degrees is good enough, or any deficiencies are inaudible.Was thinking of getting 3 of the 580 as fronts
Some vacation.... https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/out-for-a-few-more-days.29894/While Amir is on vacations, Erin is on fire releasing tons of measurements and reviews!