Hope everyone is having great holidays. Currently have a Def Tech CS-8040HD center which I'm thinking about upgrading with the Amazon gift card. I could chip in $100 to $200 additional funds so looking at $400-$500 on Amazon. Would like to keep it closer to $300 if possible. Current Home Theater usage is mostly games and streaming with some music thrown in on a 5.1 system (RSL CG24 L/R, Kef Q300 surrounds, RSL 12S sub, Onkyo TX-NR7100 (Dirac)). Horizontal space isn't an issue; vertical space is so an additional vertical bookshelf isn't an option. Also not worried about brand mis-match.
I've been reading about the MTM issue with center speakers. Would like to get a 3-way to alleviate the MTM issue but that really limits the selection on Amazon. Basically, the main one I can find is the SVS Prime. A Crutchfield rep recommended the new Elac Debut 3 DC53/DC63 but those are two way. There's also a Magnat Signature 53 3-way on sale at Adorama for $125 that I could just buy and use the gift card form somthing else. Not sure about that brand though. There's also other brands such as Triangle, PSB, Martin Logan, Klipsch (RP-450C) but these are all 2-way in this price range.
Recommendations? The Klipsch RP-450C is a 2.5 way so perhaps that would be better for off axis?
