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BluLobsta · 01-08-2009, 01:05 PM

Wow, I just read that the center channel speaker delivers more than 50% of the soundtrack and almost all dialogue. I didn't even know that! So now I had to shell out even more dough for another speaker

When does all this HT upgrading stuff ever stop?? This must be the most expensive hobby going and I'm only a noob

On the bright side, getting closer to true 5.1 every day

Slec · 01-08-2009, 01:21 PM

Upgrade-itis never stops, check out Brain Sturgeon's theater for proof. He just upgraded. I put my 'final' system together about a year ago, and I still fawn over my 'current' dream speakers. In a better economy, I'd have them already...

naturephoto1 · 01-08-2009, 01:33 PM

I thought that most were aware that most dialogue and that about 50% of the soundtrack came from the center channel (that is why a high quality Center channel is important). The front L & R is the source of most of the music for the Home Theater. Those 3 speakers are the most important to the whole involvement. The highest quality speakers in the system though should probably be the front L & R.

Rich

BluLobsta · 01-08-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Slec

Upgrade-itis never stops, check out Brain Sturgeon's theater for proof. He just upgraded. I put my 'final' system together about a year ago, and I still fawn over my 'current' dream speakers. In a better economy, I'd have them already...

Yup, at least I'm 'trying' to get this economy kick-started again

WOW, nice setup...you can dream of your future speakers and I'll dream of yours

Slec · 01-08-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BluLobsta

Yup, at least I'm 'trying' to get this economy kick-started again

WOW, nice setup...you can dream of your future speakers and I'll dream of yours

Thanks for the nice compliment. I'll hit you up when I make my move, you're only 40 minutes from me (in Providence)

BluLobsta · 01-08-2009, 01:46 PM

Wow, nice! Yeah Klipsch are sooo sweet

GO PATS!!

MacDaddyOJack · 01-08-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BluLobsta

Yup, at least I'm 'trying' to get this economy kick-started again

WOW, nice setup...you can dream of your future speakers and I'll dream of yours

Yeah, me too! I'm presently happy with my speakers and electronics, but now I'm buying new furniture etc

A pair of FXi surrounds is also in the not-so-distant future to expand my setup to7.1

drago3451 · 01-08-2009, 03:07 PM

I just ran wires for a projector that I don't have and a screen that I don't have for a future upgrade. I also remodeled the area it is going in just for that purpose. I told my wife I would stop buying stuff for a year but it is a sickness and I can not wait. Everyone around me thinks I am crazy. I hope Uncle Sam is nice this year so I can stimulate the economy.

It never ends.

gearyt · 01-08-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by drago3451

It never ends.

boy... that's for sure

Lucy Diamond · 01-08-2009, 03:21 PM

Center Channel = Main Speaker.

Don't you wish you took the Blu pill?

Big Daddy · 01-08-2009, 11:34 PM

I am sure you are all good citizens and trying to help the economy. Men are from a different planet. It is amazing the kind of excuses they use to justify spending more money on a new gadget. They are willing to starve and wear shabby clothes, but they must have the best electronic gadgets. At least women's hobbies are not as expensive.

Lucy Diamond · 01-08-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I am sure you are all good citizens and trying to help the economy. Men are from a different planet. It is amazing the kind of excuses they use to justify spending more money on a new gadget. They are willing to starve and wear shabby clothes, but they must have the best electronic gadgets. At least women's hobbies are not as expensive.

Yep...like Fending bags and Coach purses and Christian Louboutin shoes

Oh wait...and then there is scrapbooking. Yay!!!

Kai Winters · 01-09-2009, 12:45 AM

I've been buying, trading, selling and upgrading my stereo/home theater gear for over 30 years. It never ends and neither do the "side eyes" I get from my wife. But she is supportive and I don't charge...any more lol.

Yeha-Noha · 01-09-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BluLobsta

Wow, I just read that the center channel speaker delivers more than 50% of the soundtrack and almost all dialogue. I didn't even know that! So now I had to shell out even more dough for another speaker

When does all this HT upgrading stuff ever stop?? This must be the most expensive hobby going and I'm only a noob

On the bright side, getting closer to true 5.1 every day

And once you got the 5.1 setup, then next, if not already, you'll be longing to know what those 7.1 BDs sound like. Time to upgrade to 7.1! It never ends.

However, I do recommend investing in the best speakers you can afford. They are the most future proof components in your system and will last up to 20 to 30 years or longer. When you buy a center channel speaker, make sure it matches the left and right fronts. If you have say the Polk rti a9s as fronts, for example, get the CSI A6 center. It'll then be timbre matched to the main front speakers.

Djnx · 01-09-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BluLobsta

Wow, I just read that the center channel speaker delivers more than 50% of the soundtrack and almost all dialogue. I didn't even know that! So now I had to shell out even more dough for another speaker

When does all this HT upgrading stuff ever stop?? This must be the most expensive hobby going and I'm only a noob

On the bright side, getting closer to true 5.1 every day

Upgrading? Why? You just need 5 of these speakers and you won't have to upgrade in a long time:
http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=1729
You'd have to sell your car and house to buy'em, though.

BluLobsta · 01-10-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rwojtalewicz

And once you got the 5.1 setup, then next, if not already, you'll be longing to know what those 7.1 BDs sound like. Time to upgrade to 7.1! It never ends.

Oh yes, I am dreaming and scheming every waking moment of how I would like my 7.1 system to be. I spend A LOT of time on A/V vendor websites and A/V forums now

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Originally Posted by rwojtalewicz

However, I do recommend investing in the best speakers you can afford. They are the most future proof components in your system and will last up to 20 to 30 years or longer. When you buy a center channel speaker, make sure it matches the left and right fronts. If you have say the Polk rti a9s as fronts, for example, get the CSI A6 center. It'll then be timbre matched to the main front speakers.

Yes, I completely agree. I spent around $2K for my audio system about 25 years ago and it is still like new. I retired the analog audio components to performing iPod duty

but I still use my ADS L570s for my surrounds since I moved the Polks up front to match my new center. Once I get Polk VM20s for the front upgrade, then the ADS will become rear surround (until the next upgrade

)

prerich · 01-10-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Djnx

Upgrading? Why? You just need 5 of these speakers and you won't have to upgrade in a long time:
http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=1729
You'd have to sell your car and house to buy'em, though.

He would also need 20 channels of amplification - the 4 way's must be quad amped!

naturephoto1 · 01-10-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by prerich

He would also need 20 channels of amplification - the 4 way's must be quad amped!

I don't want to see that electric bill.

Rich

Driver_King · 01-10-2009, 06:28 PM

I think I'm going to get the CSI A6 to go along with my Polk SDA II's soon.

Hammie · 01-10-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BluLobsta

Wow, I just read that the center channel speaker delivers more than 50% of the soundtrack and almost all dialogue. I didn't even know that! So now I had to shell out even more dough for another speaker

When does all this HT upgrading stuff ever stop?? This must be the most expensive hobby going and I'm only a noob

On the bright side, getting closer to true 5.1 every day

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It's not pretty. Some have even been known to have to replace keyboards from the drooling that sometimes follows the examination of a new product. This time of year is extremely difficult due to a certain event known by three simple letters... C... E... S...

Welcome to the "club." Unfortunately, there is no known cure. But then again, do we really want one.

01-08-2009, 01:05 PM	#1
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Center speaker most crucial speaker Wow, I just read that the center channel speaker delivers more than 50% of the soundtrack and almost all dialogue. I didn't even know that! So now I had to shell out even more dough for another speaker When does all this HT upgrading stuff ever stop?? This must be the most expensive hobby going and I'm only a noob On the bright side, getting closer to true 5.1 every day

01-08-2009, 01:33 PM	#3
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	I thought that most were aware that most dialogue and that about 50% of the soundtrack came from the center channel (that is why a high quality Center channel is important). The front L & R is the source of most of the music for the Home Theater. Those 3 speakers are the most important to the whole involvement. The highest quality speakers in the system though should probably be the front L & R. Rich Last edited by naturephoto1; 01-08-2009 at 01:36 PM.

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01-08-2009, 01:21 PM	#2
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	Upgrade-itis never stops, check out Brain Sturgeon's theater for proof. He just upgraded. I put my 'final' system together about a year ago, and I still fawn over my 'current' dream speakers. In a better economy, I'd have them already...

01-08-2009, 01:46 PM	#6
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Wow, nice! Yeah Klipsch are sooo sweet GO PATS!!

01-08-2009, 03:07 PM	#8
drago3451 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:426 Blu-ray reviews:1	I just ran wires for a projector that I don't have and a screen that I don't have for a future upgrade. I also remodeled the area it is going in just for that purpose. I told my wife I would stop buying stuff for a year but it is a sickness and I can not wait. Everyone around me thinks I am crazy. I hope Uncle Sam is nice this year so I can stimulate the economy. It never ends.

01-08-2009, 03:21 PM	#10
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	Center Channel = Main Speaker. Don't you wish you took the Blu pill?

01-08-2009, 11:34 PM	#11
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	I am sure you are all good citizens and trying to help the economy. Men are from a different planet. It is amazing the kind of excuses they use to justify spending more money on a new gadget. They are willing to starve and wear shabby clothes, but they must have the best electronic gadgets. At least women's hobbies are not as expensive.

01-09-2009, 12:45 AM	#13
Kai Winters Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Northern NY...Brownville Home Theater Gallery:4	I've been buying, trading, selling and upgrading my stereo/home theater gear for over 30 years. It never ends and neither do the "side eyes" I get from my wife. But she is supportive and I don't charge...any more lol.

01-10-2009, 06:28 PM	#19
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	I think I'm going to get the CSI A6 to go along with my Polk SDA II's soon.

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