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tertm141 · 09-01-2008, 12:25 PM

hi guys, i have a pair of 4 ohms front speakers, intend to get a centre speaker, can i get a 6 ohms or 8 ohms centre speaker? Understand i need to match front n centre, can i still go ahead without matching? thanks...

cravnsn · 09-01-2008, 01:09 PM

You want the center speaker to be “voice” or “timbre” matched to the left & right speakers. Impedance shouldn’t be an issue, as long as your amp/receiver can handle the different loads. Any receiver should allow you to adjust the levels separately.

Question though - have you tried the “phantom center” approach? I have, and prefer it to the conventional L/C/R set up.

Riff Magnum · 09-01-2008, 01:14 PM

Phantom center? What is this sorcery you speak of?

Johnny Vinyl · 09-01-2008, 01:19 PM

CRVNSN is right, although I've never been a fan of mixing speaker impedance loads. When I finally choose my fronts, I asked my dealer (and verified with the manufacturer) the proper centre speaker match. And that is what I bought. I bought my rear-channel speakers using the same principle, however it is less critical. As such, I have a full Totem speaker set-up.

Johnny Vinyl · 09-01-2008, 01:20 PM

My apologies for misspelling your name CRAVNSN!

JJ · 09-01-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

Phantom center? What is this sorcery you speak of?

I think he means hooking two centers up in series and placing one above and below the screen - and I forget the rest of his explanation of this witchcraft.

Themoth · 09-01-2008, 06:17 PM

what is this all about? and this is going to be a better sound set up?

musicman1999 · 09-01-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I think he means hooking two centers up in series and placing one above and below the screen - and I forget the rest of his explanation of this witchcraft.

Phantom center means not using a center speaker, if your front speakers are placed properly they will produce a center image of a speaker.

bill

JJ · 09-01-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by musicman1999

Phantom center means not using a center speaker, if your front speakers are placed properly they will produce a center image of a speaker.

bill

Dang, I was completely off the mark - thanks, Bill. Who the heck was talking about what I was saying, then?!

cravnsn · 09-01-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicman1999

Phantom center means not using a center speaker, if your front speakers are placed properly they will produce a center image of a speaker.

bill

That is correct. The front mains then do double duty as center & front L&R. The more I listen to this set up, the more I like it.

Driver_King · 09-01-2008, 09:32 PM

Would a phantom center approach be best for me then? My center channel is noticeable different sounding than my two vintage Technics speakers. If there was a way to get a matching center speaker without purchasing another Technics speaker? (in which I'd have to upgrade my TV stand and then my TV and ect.) Perhaps another manufacturer makes a center speaker that sounds similar or something? I don't think it's possible but I just wanted to know for sure.

cravnsn · 09-01-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

Would a phantom center approach be best for me then? My center channel is noticeable different sounding than my two vintage Technics speakers. If there was a way to get a matching center speaker without purchasing another Technics speaker? (in which I'd have to upgrade my TV stand and then my TV and ect.) Perhaps another manufacturer makes a center speaker that sounds similar or something? I don't think it's possible but I just wanted to know for sure.

Yes, my son - come over to the dark side - tell your receiver there is no center speaker, and your journey shall be complete.

cravnsn · 09-01-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

My apologies for misspelling your name CRAVNSN!

Not a problem, it’s a contraction of my first & last name. Just call me Craig.

09-01-2008, 12:25 PM	#1
tertm141 Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:6	centre speaker hi guys, i have a pair of 4 ohms front speakers, intend to get a centre speaker, can i get a 6 ohms or 8 ohms centre speaker? Understand i need to match front n centre, can i still go ahead without matching? thanks...

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09-01-2008, 01:09 PM	#2
cravnsn Banned Member since:Aug 2008	You want the center speaker to be “voice” or “timbre” matched to the left & right speakers. Impedance shouldn’t be an issue, as long as your amp/receiver can handle the different loads. Any receiver should allow you to adjust the levels separately. Question though - have you tried the “phantom center” approach? I have, and prefer it to the conventional L/C/R set up.

09-01-2008, 01:14 PM	#3
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	Phantom center? What is this sorcery you speak of?

09-01-2008, 01:19 PM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	CRVNSN is right, although I've never been a fan of mixing speaker impedance loads. When I finally choose my fronts, I asked my dealer (and verified with the manufacturer) the proper centre speaker match. And that is what I bought. I bought my rear-channel speakers using the same principle, however it is less critical. As such, I have a full Totem speaker set-up.

09-01-2008, 01:20 PM	#5
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	My apologies for misspelling your name CRAVNSN!

09-01-2008, 06:17 PM	#7
Themoth Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:May 2008 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:6	what is this all about? and this is going to be a better sound set up?

09-01-2008, 09:32 PM	#11
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Would a phantom center approach be best for me then? My center channel is noticeable different sounding than my two vintage Technics speakers. If there was a way to get a matching center speaker without purchasing another Technics speaker? (in which I'd have to upgrade my TV stand and then my TV and ect.) Perhaps another manufacturer makes a center speaker that sounds similar or something? I don't think it's possible but I just wanted to know for sure.

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