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Help choosing center channel
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Hello All:
I have been reading the posts here for more than a year and I can say that the info posted here has been great.
It's time for me to seek some help.
I always wanted to buy Axiom speakers (based on reviews) but due to budget constraints could not afford the M22s. I eventually bought the Michaura M55s (2xspds) from ebay (Kcarlile). Ended up with HSU VTF-2 for sub (spiffme). So far, I am pleased with the combo for 2 channel music. I watched LOTR the other day and really liked the sound (HK Receiver)but something was missing. All of a sudden I felt the lack of CENTER.
I would appreciate if someone can help me choose a matching center for these speakers. I am not sure if this is the appropriate place to ask but since you are all so knowledgable, I thought I would get some help.
I looked at audioreview for reviews on center speakers. The top 3 that I found (rating) were Acoustic Research AR4C, Klipsch RC3-II and BIC D62. Not sure if these would match with Michaura M55s. AR4C is not available, KLIPSCH sells for $225 on ebay, and BIC about $125 (Axioms are more than $250). I am sure, I desparately need a center.
Sorry about the lengthy post and thanks for your time and help.
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Re: Help choosing center channel
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Welcome,kish. It's not clear why you feel that a center speaker would be so critical(e.g. you don't mention surrounds),but let's assume that's the case. If the Michaura M55s are in fact "M22-like", then a vertical M2 would make for a near-perfect match.
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Re: Help choosing center channel
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Johnk: Appreciate your reply. I can probably downmix 5.1 to 2 channel for movies, but somehow I am not happy with the dialogue. The clarity is not there. I really had to concentrate during LOTR to understand what is happening. With out the center, the dialogue seemed to be burried in the front two.
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Re: Help choosing center channel
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Well, I'm not familiar with the mains that you mentioned, but, its always going to be the best to purchase a center that matches your fronts.
With the VTF-2, you could lower your requirements a bit and get lower bookshelves and then get the VP100 or (I and many would recommend) the VP150.
I just got my setup and am enjoying it quite alot!
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