center channel recommendation?

[thundergust]

Hey guys, I have a pair of paradigm studio60.v3 and I was wondering what center I should get. Since I live in vancouver,canada, does anybody know US shops near the border that sells audio equipment?
I am quite interested in the Infinity beta c360, since the drivers are quite similar to revel's concerta series(CMDD vs. OCC drivers). The other thing I notice is that it weighs 34.5lb!!! How does it compare to Axiom's vp100 (C$290) or does anybody have any other recommendations?
I want to keep the price around US$300-350. Keep in mind that I live in Canada and everything here is more expensive, even more so with such a strong Canadian dollar.
thank you.

 

[Sheep]

Did you look at the Studio CC-470? Audio Video Unlimited has them.

SheepStar

 

[thundergust]

I went to AVU last saturday in vancouver because it was the last day before closing.
The cc570 and the mirage s12 were going for CAD$700 each. That was a bit much.
Unfortunately, I didn't see any cc470.

 

[corey]

Centers to match $1100 towers are going to be in the $5-700 range. I've been shopping for 3 front speakers, and in the dozen or so sets I have prices on, the center's prices average 75% of the pair of mains (these are bookshelves, YMMV)

 

[Johnd]

Hey guys, I have a pair of paradigm studio60.v3

The cc-470 and cc-570 are timbe-matched for the studio series. You have an excellent pair of mains, and I think it critical to match them with the center. If you don't have the funds now, or are $100-$200 short, I suggest you consider working overtime for a day or two so that you can purchase the 470, or even 570...you won't regret it. (I have the studio 100's, cc-570 and servo 15; all v.3, except sub is v.2, and I love it!). Happy listening!

 

[JES14]

Agree with the above statements, match your mains. If you have the extra bucks the 570 is supposed to match the best with the Studio 60 and 100's. Enjoy.