Matching a center to the left/right speakers

[Max_the_drive]

Due to budgetary constraints, I am using a pair of PSB B15 bookshelf speakers for my front R/L. I have compared them with the current model PSB C4 and the specs line up pretty well. The sensitivity is one dB lower in the C4, but otherwise the only difference is the old B15s have an Aluminum tweeter dome and the C4 is made of titanium.

Can that difference in tweeter material be of any concern running through a Yamaha RX-V 1065 in a room about 12X15? (Ears of the listeners are at about 10 feet)

How do I set the receiver to get the most out of the limited speakers? (Until the next speaker(s) get added.)

 

[jostenmeat]

I only vote for the C4 if that means you will update the mains to newer Images.

Otherwise, here is a great deal on a matching C40 that will be sold out any day now. Click PSB deals . . .

http://www.saturdayaudio.com/

If you are interested in the larger (much larger in fact) C60, I have one that I'd like to sell. I would rate it 9.5/10.

Anyways, about the matching, it's not so much the materials as it is design goals. If not the exact same speaker (B15), then the same line (Images, C40/60), then the C4, then a different PSB, then finally a different brand. The C40 at Saturday for $175 is your best bet I imagine.