Using a speaker on its side as your center channel

[househead]

OK, here's the situation:

I am considering going with 5 bookshelves for HT (currently have 2). Is laying one on its side and using it as a center channel a *huge* no-no? Or will I barely notice a difference VS. having it straight up? It's a traditional 2-way dome tweeter/mid-woofer design. Would it cause any major sound dispersion issues?

There isn't a center channel in the line and I've got no space for it standing up. Should I scrap the idea and go phantom center?

Any input is appreciated!

Thanks

[jomari]

Originally Posted by househead

OK, here's the situation:

I am considering going with 5 bookshelves for HT (currently have 2). Is laying one on its side and using it as a center channel a *huge* no-no? Or will I barely notice a difference VS. having it straight up? It's a traditional 2-way dome tweeter/mid-woofer design. Would it cause any major sound dispersion issues?

There isn't a center channel in the line and I've got no space for it standing up. Should I scrap the idea and go phantom center?

Any input is appreciated!

Thanks

ive posted my response on the other thread.

we need to know what speaker your using first. reasons is simple, the design might tell us more about how to answer your inquiry.

see here for more details.

in general, bookshelf speakers arent built to be placed on their sides. but it CAN work.

[aramis109]

He just mentioned they were the eD 6T6 speakers - have to assume they're the MTM. http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=624

Not only are they designed to go on their side, but they also have an offset tweeter which is one of the things discussed in that center channel thread.

*edit* Whoops, it's these speakers: http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=767

I would be hesitant to lay that on its side. I did that with a Polk 40 when I had sold my CS2 and I definitely lost some of the clarity between what should have been identical speakers.