Voice Matchign question

[Needbass]

I have a question about voice matching a sony center channel speaker to two Insignia front speakers. By looking at the below specs for each, should it be a good match.

Sony - Dual 5-1/4" 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker
Model: SSCN5000
Up to 150 watts maximum input power
Dual 5-1/4" enhanced HOP woofers and one 1" NanoFine balanced dome tweeter
Sound reproduction to 50kHz
Frequency response: 85Hz - 50kHz
Sensitivity: 89dB
Impedance: 8 ohms

Insignia - 6-1/2" Bass-Reflex Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
Model: NS-B2111
120 watts peak power
Each speaker features one 6-1/2" woofer and one 4/5" tweeter
Bass-reflex design
1" silk dome tweeter
Frequency response: 50Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: 90dB
Impedance: 8 ohms

Which specs should I be paying most attention to when matching the speakers – some much varying info out there but nothing about this specific setup

 

[Needbass]

this is a defintion of voice matching i found from crutchfieldadvisor.com

however I just cant wrap my head around which specs I should be looking for

Voice-matching
When speakers possess a similar timbre or tonal quality. Voice-matched (or timbre-matched) speakers in a home theater system will result in more seamless, consistent, convincing wraparound sound. A good way to get voice-matched speakers is to stay within a family or series of speakers from a single manufacturer, or to get a pre-matched multi-speaker system.

 

[tbewick]

I have a question about voice matching a sony center channel speaker to two Insignia front speakers. By looking at the below specs for each, should it be a good match.

Sony - Dual 5-1/4" 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker
Model: SSCN5000
Up to 150 watts maximum input power
Dual 5-1/4" enhanced HOP woofers and one 1" NanoFine balanced dome tweeter
Sound reproduction to 50kHz
Frequency response: 85Hz - 50kHz
Sensitivity: 89dB
Impedance: 8 ohms

Insignia - 6-1/2" Bass-Reflex Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
Model: NS-B2111
120 watts peak power
Each speaker features one 6-1/2" woofer and one 4/5" tweeter
Bass-reflex design
1" silk dome tweeter
Frequency response: 50Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: 90dB
Impedance: 8 ohms

Which specs should I be paying most attention to when matching the speakers – some much varying info out there but nothing about this specific setup

Unfortunately the specifications you've provided are not suitable for comparing the tonal quality of those speakers. This paper describes the measurements necessary for describing loudspeaker performance:

Part Two: Making a Good Loudspeaker – Imaging, Space and Great Sound in Rooms
http://www.harman.com/wp/pdf/LoudspeakersandRoomsPt2.pdf

 

[kiwiaudionut]

"Voice matching" is more a function of how a speaker sounds to an individual, it is not a measurable thing. Even if different brands are using the exact same drivers, (which happens a lot), the manner in which the cabinet and crossover is constructed will change the sound. This is why it is said to stay within a products family - it is highly likely the design materials will be the same.

 

[j_garcia]

Specs will not tell you anything with respect to timbre matching. Similar drivers, crossovers and cabinet construction as mentioned are required to achieve this. The only way to find out if a given group of speakers are a good enough timbre match is to listen to them together. My guess is that those ones mentioned will not be great match.