Center Speaker - Blu-ray Forum

wafi · 03-24-2010, 12:13 AM

Need a center speaker...a very thin/sleek one. What I have to work with is no limit on the length, but needs to be a max of 5" in height and 5" in depth. Would love some suggestions.

crazyBLUE · 03-24-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by wafi

Need a center speaker...a very thin/sleek one. What I have to work with is no limit on the length, but needs to be a max of 5" in height and 5" in depth. Would love some suggestions.

I say put the Kuro on the wall & not worry about size

erict · 03-24-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I say put the Kuro on the wall & not worry about size

+1. That is a beautiful TV and stand. Your TV would look awesome on the wall and it will be at the correct height as it looks a little low on the TV stand now.

wafi · 03-24-2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I say put the Kuro on the wall & not worry about size

Cant be done, even if it did happen, it would still have to be at same height and speaker would block the view.

erict · 03-24-2010, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by wafi

Cant be done, even if it did happen, it would still have to be at same height and speaker would block the view.

Why

wafi · 03-24-2010, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by erict

Why

I got it just right...line of sight and all. Dont wanna crane my neck. Always prefer watching the middle of the screen when I'm sittin in front of it.

Besides I forked out $400 for that stand half a year ago, dont wanna spend money putting it on the wall.

Steve · 03-24-2010, 02:20 AM

I know it's not what you want to hear, but I agree with the others. You would be better off putting the TV on the wall. Then you could get a proper, matching center speaker. Raising the TV up 6" or 8" isn't going to put it so high that you have to crane your neck. You can get a wall mount for it from monoprice for less than $40. It's easy to do. I was in the exact same situation when I got my new speakers and I ended up putting the TV on the wall and it's worked out perfectly. If putting the TV on the wall is absolutely out of the question then I suggest you forego the center speaker and run a "phantom center". Toe the mains in and run the auto setup and let it go. If you buy a speaker just because it'll fit in that tiny space then you'll have a front stage that's not timbre matched and it will probably sound worse than not using a center at all. Good luck with it either way.

Jwilly019 · 03-24-2010, 03:45 AM

If you are that against wall-mounting the Kuro, you could always mount the center above the TV and angle it downward at your listening spot.

Justin

curse · 03-24-2010, 04:25 AM

how about angling the center above the pioneer.

Jwilly019 · 03-24-2010, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by curse

how about angling the center above the pioneer.

Copycat.

Justin

curse · 03-24-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jwilly019

Copycat.

Justin

o sorry didnt even see it. but hey.. its a decent idea eh?

Fors* · 03-24-2010, 10:18 AM

I'll give the same reply whenever this question comes up and you don't want to use the wall for mounting....raise the TV by building yourself a TV "riser", allowing a bigger center channel to be placed under and in front of the Kuro.

Big Daddy · 03-24-2010, 11:11 AM

Cambridge SoundWorks (11 1/2" W x 4 5/8" D x 4 5/8" H):
http://store.cambridgesoundworks.com...B003502I2K.htm

Bic (4-5/8" H x 10-3/4" W x 6" D):
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=303-410

Dayton (4-1/2" H x 12-1/2" W x 6" D):
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=300-674

Orb:
http://www.orbaudio.com/

EMP Tek EF50C (14 " W x 5" H x 6½" D):
http://www.emptek.com/ef50c.php

EMP Tek ECA-44 (11½" W x 5" H x 4½" D):
http://www.emptek.com/eca44.php

wafi · 03-24-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jwilly019

If you are that against wall-mounting the Kuro, you could always mount the center above the TV and angle it downward at your listening spot.

Justin

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Originally Posted by curse

how about angling the center above the pioneer.

Its what I have been considering, I know it would just be the center, but I just don't want the neighbor knockin at my door every time I turn it up.

wafi · 03-24-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

I know it's not what you want to hear, but I agree with the others. You would be better off putting the TV on the wall. Then you could get a proper, matching center speaker. Raising the TV up 6" or 8" isn't going to put it so high that you have to crane your neck. You can get a wall mount for it from monoprice for less than $40. It's easy to do. I was in the exact same situation when I got my new speakers and I ended up putting the TV on the wall and it's worked out perfectly. If putting the TV on the wall is absolutely out of the question then I suggest you forego the center speaker and run a "phantom center". Toe the mains in and run the auto setup and let it go. If you buy a speaker just because it'll fit in that tiny space then you'll have a front stage that's not timbre matched and it will probably sound worse than not using a center at all. Good luck with it either way.

If all else fails then that would eventually happen I guess...but can't hurt to ask aye?

The phantom center is what I am doin at the moment but I'm just not pleased with it....call it a nag at the back of my head but it feels like I'm missing something!

wafi · 03-24-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

I'll give the same reply whenever this question comes up and you don't want to use the wall for mounting....raise the TV by building yourself a TV "riser", allowing a bigger center channel to be placed under and in front of the Kuro.

The problem with the riser is that it would still leave me with the same amount of space, my stand is really narrow/thin in depth...like 16" I think. Unless you mean a hollow enough riser that would help fit in the center inside it.

Fors* · 03-24-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wafi

The problem with the riser is that it would still leave me with the same amount of space, my stand is really narrow/thin in depth...like 16" I think. Unless you mean a hollow enough riser that would help fit in the center inside it.

wafi · 03-24-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Cambridge SoundWorks (11 1/2" W x 4 5/8" D x 4 5/8" H):
http://store.cambridgesoundworks.com...B003502I2K.htm

Bic (4-5/8" H x 10-3/4" W x 6" D):
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=303-410

Dayton (4-1/2" H x 12-1/2" W x 6" D):
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=300-674

Orb:
http://www.orbaudio.com/

EMP Tek EF50C (14 " W x 5" H x 6½" D):
http://www.emptek.com/ef50c.php

EMP Tek ECA-44 (11½" W x 5" H x 4½" D):
http://www.emptek.com/eca44.php

Thanks Daddy!

Jwilly019 · 03-24-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by curse

o sorry didnt even see it. but hey.. its a decent idea eh?

Great minds think alike.

Justin

wafi · 03-24-2010, 04:52 PM

I need the speaker Lords to tell me if this will go well with my Pio VSX819 and my Polks [Monitor 70s]

http://www.jamo.com/na-en/products/a...pecifications/

03-24-2010, 12:13 AM	#1
wafi Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:along the beltway Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:4	Center Speaker Need a center speaker...a very thin/sleek one. What I have to work with is no limit on the length, but needs to be a max of 5" in height and 5" in depth. Would love some suggestions.

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03-24-2010, 02:20 AM	#7
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I know it's not what you want to hear, but I agree with the others. You would be better off putting the TV on the wall. Then you could get a proper, matching center speaker. Raising the TV up 6" or 8" isn't going to put it so high that you have to crane your neck. You can get a wall mount for it from monoprice for less than $40. It's easy to do. I was in the exact same situation when I got my new speakers and I ended up putting the TV on the wall and it's worked out perfectly. If putting the TV on the wall is absolutely out of the question then I suggest you forego the center speaker and run a "phantom center". Toe the mains in and run the auto setup and let it go. If you buy a speaker just because it'll fit in that tiny space then you'll have a front stage that's not timbre matched and it will probably sound worse than not using a center at all. Good luck with it either way.

03-24-2010, 03:45 AM	#8
Jwilly019 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	If you are that against wall-mounting the Kuro, you could always mount the center above the TV and angle it downward at your listening spot. Justin

03-24-2010, 04:25 AM	#9
curse Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:147 Blu-ray reviews:15	how about angling the center above the pioneer.

03-24-2010, 10:18 AM	#12
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I'll give the same reply whenever this question comes up and you don't want to use the wall for mounting....raise the TV by building yourself a TV "riser", allowing a bigger center channel to be placed under and in front of the Kuro.

03-24-2010, 11:11 AM	#13
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	Cambridge SoundWorks (11 1/2" W x 4 5/8" D x 4 5/8" H): http://store.cambridgesoundworks.com...B003502I2K.htm Bic (4-5/8" H x 10-3/4" W x 6" D): http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=303-410 Dayton (4-1/2" H x 12-1/2" W x 6" D): http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=300-674 Orb: http://www.orbaudio.com/ EMP Tek EF50C (14 " W x 5" H x 6½" D): http://www.emptek.com/ef50c.php EMP Tek ECA-44 (11½" W x 5" H x 4½" D): http://www.emptek.com/eca44.php

03-24-2010, 04:52 PM	#20
wafi Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:along the beltway Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:4	I need the speaker Lords to tell me if this will go well with my Pio VSX819 and my Polks [Monitor 70s] http://www.jamo.com/na-en/products/a...pecifications/

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