Replacement center channel speaker? - Blu-ray Forum

ridergroov1 · 12-07-2009, 03:43 PM

Hi folks. Looking to replace my center channel speaker. Any ideas? Looking around 100-150 bucks. Nothing crazy. Thanks.

Looked on Crutchfield. They have a lot in this range. I was looking at the Boston CS 225C. Would that be good? Don't know what to look for in a center channel speaker.

Hammie · 12-07-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ridergroov1

Hi folks. Looking to replace my center channel speaker. Any ideas? Looking around 100-150 bucks. Nothing crazy. Thanks.

Looked on Crutchfield. They have a lot in this range. I was looking at the Boston CS 225C. Would that be good? Don't know what to look for in a center channel speaker.

What are your fronts? It is best to timbre match the front sound stage.

Fors* · 12-07-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ridergroov1

Hi folks. Looking to replace my center channel speaker. Any ideas? Looking around 100-150 bucks. Nothing crazy. Thanks.

Looked on Crutchfield. They have a lot in this range. I was looking at the Boston CS 225C. Would that be good? Don't know what to look for in a center channel speaker.

Well, it should timbre-match your fronts....so what do you have as your fronts, what make and model?

Hammie · 12-07-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forsberg21

Well, it should timbre-match your fronts....so what do you have as your fronts, what make and model?

I beat you to the punch, mister.

Fors* · 12-07-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louhamilton

I beat you to the punch, mister.

By literally seconds too.......

ridergroov1 · 12-07-2009, 03:55 PM

Yamaha RX-V465 Receiver
Fronts: 15" Pioneer CSD-9900
Center: Polk RM6750
Rear: Boston Acoustic HD7
Subwoofer: Acoustic Audio HD-SUB10
TV: 40" Samsung LCD

There are my specs. Now officially in my signature!

Hammie · 12-07-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ridergroov1

Yamaha RX-V465 Receiver
Fronts: 15" Pioneer CSD-9900
Center: Polk RM6750
Rear: Boston Acoustic HD7
Subwoofer: Acoustic Audio HD-SUB10
TV: 40" Samsung LCD

There are my specs. Now officially in my signature!

Previously, you mentioned wanting to replace the Pioneer fronts. Is that still in the cards? I thought you got a lot of good suggestions, including my $45K B&W and Classe upgrade suggestion.

Anyway, There are Polk, Energy, Klipsch, B&W speakers that you can look at.

New and used speakers are both options that you can consider. Is there a space limitation that the speaker needs to fit? Some can get rather large.

ridergroov1 · 12-07-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louhamilton

Previously, you mentioned wanting to replace the Pioneer fronts. Is that still in the cards? I thought you got a lot of good suggestions, including my $45K B&W and Classe upgrade suggestion.

Anyway, There are Polk, Energy, Klipsch, B&W speakers that you can look at.

New and used speakers are both options that you can consider. Is there a space limitation that the speaker needs to fit? Some can get rather large.

Nah. Can't really afford to replace the fronts right now. The ones I have are performing pretty well I think so I'm going to keep them for a bit. Trying to work on the other pieces. Not in the 45K range

What do you think of those bostons I mentioned.

No specific size limitations I don't think. Just nothing super huge.

Hammie · 12-07-2009, 04:24 PM

Here is the thing. You need to look at the long term here.

If you get the Boston center, are you going to want the Boston CS line fronts. Have you had a chance to listen to any speakers yet? That is going to tell you more than any specs you find online. Specs are nice to get an idea of performance, but your ears will tell you whether your taste in sound likes it or not.

For example, Klipsch looks really good on paper, but I do not like the sound of them. they are far too bright for my taste.

EDIT: It's sometimes hard to shop to a budget without haven listened to speakers. I would suggest you go listen and then find out what you like. If it is above your current budget, I would suggest waiting and saving.

Fors* · 12-07-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louhamilton

Here is the thing. You need to look at the long term here.

If you get the Boston center, are you going to want the Boston CS line fronts. Have you had a chance to listen to any speakers yet? That is going to tell you more than any specs you find online. Specs are nice to get an idea of performance, but your ears will tell you whether your taste in sound likes it or not.

For example, Klipsch looks really good on paper, but I do not like the sound of them. they are far too bright for my taste.

A big +1 here.....have you listened to many other speakers, especially the Boston's?

ridergroov1 · 12-07-2009, 04:57 PM

I have not. I guess I should go listen. I usually like to buy stuff then return it if I dont like it in MY setup

Maybe I will just have to do that.

Hammie · 12-07-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ridergroov1

I have not. I guess I should go listen. I usually like to buy stuff then return it if I dont like it in MY setup

Maybe I will just have to do that.

I agree that once you get it home, it may sound different due to room treatments, etc. However, listening in a store will give you a general idea of how it will sound.

12-07-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	Replacement center channel speaker? Hi folks. Looking to replace my center channel speaker. Any ideas? Looking around 100-150 bucks. Nothing crazy. Thanks. Looked on Crutchfield. They have a lot in this range. I was looking at the Boston CS 225C. Would that be good? Don't know what to look for in a center channel speaker. Last edited by ridergroov1; 12-07-2009 at 03:45 PM.

12-07-2009, 04:24 PM	#9
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	Here is the thing. You need to look at the long term here. If you get the Boston center, are you going to want the Boston CS line fronts. Have you had a chance to listen to any speakers yet? That is going to tell you more than any specs you find online. Specs are nice to get an idea of performance, but your ears will tell you whether your taste in sound likes it or not. For example, Klipsch looks really good on paper, but I do not like the sound of them. they are far too bright for my taste. EDIT: It's sometimes hard to shop to a budget without haven listened to speakers. I would suggest you go listen and then find out what you like. If it is above your current budget, I would suggest waiting and saving. Last edited by Hammie; 12-07-2009 at 04:27 PM.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Looking for a center channel speaker!!!	Speakers	1cleans13	13	03-05-2010 02:53 PM
Center Channel Speaker	Home Theater General Discussion	AJL3167	3	02-14-2010 02:49 PM
Center Channel replacement matchup..opinions on these three? or others...	Speakers	ridergroov1	12	12-27-2009 03:49 AM
Center Channel Speaker Above tv?	Speakers	TENSE	33	05-13-2008 01:56 PM
center channel speaker	Home Theater General Discussion	hitechiowa	5	03-21-2008 04:05 PM

12-07-2009, 03:55 PM	#6
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yamaha RX-V465 Receiver Fronts: 15" Pioneer CSD-9900 Center: Polk RM6750 Rear: Boston Acoustic HD7 Subwoofer: Acoustic Audio HD-SUB10 TV: 40" Samsung LCD There are my specs. Now officially in my signature!

12-07-2009, 04:57 PM	#11
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have not. I guess I should go listen. I usually like to buy stuff then return it if I dont like it in MY setup Maybe I will just have to do that.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals