EMP Tek R56CiR opinions?

[wings]

I am planning my first home theater, probably using the Emp Tek R55TiR's for front L/R, an R56CiR center channel, R55WiR's for the surrounds, and probably an SVS PB-2000 sub. I was advised in another thread to consider using a third R55Ti as a center channel due to inferior off-axis performance for horizontally-arranged center channel speakers. Although I will consider using a 3rd tower as a center channel, I am interested in feedback from R56CiR owners concerning off-axis performance, and also sound performance through an acoustically transparent screen. Thanks in advance!

 

[gene]

It's a very good center with good off axis response thanks to the nested mids/tweet.

See:http://www.audioholics.com/bookshelf-speaker-reviews/emp-e56ci-e55wi

and read this:
http://www.audioholics.com/loudspeaker-design/center-channel-speaker

 

[wings]

Gene, Great info. This reinforces my feeling that the R56CiR will be fine in my HT, especially since this will be my first real HT speaker system and hence is a huge step forward.