Matching 3 to make proper Timbre

[Clark Kent]

I have three identical speakers across the front of my soundstage (actually I have five identical speakers in my setup) and it is a step up in sound quality from the typical two front speakers and a center setup.

Center speakers are a compromise that manufacturers make because many people can't fit a tall third speaker in the middle of their display unless they have a front projection theater or a dedicated music room. It sounds great, especially for the many classical recordings I own that are strictly in 3.0 channels.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

I have three identical speakers across the front of my soundstage (actually I have five identical speakers in my setup) and it is a step up in sound quality from the typical two front speakers and a center setup.

Center speakers are a compromise that manufacturers make because many people can't fit a tall third speaker in the middle of their display unless they have a front projection theater or a dedicated music room. It sounds great, especially for the many classical recordings I own that are strictly in 3.0 channels.

+1 and your set-up is the recommended set-up by ITU (5 identical speakers). You are correct - the horizontal oriented center channel was born out of convienence - having to be placed above or under a large tv.