Need Center Channel Recommendation

[sddt]

Hello, I have a pair of Miller & Kreisel speakers from the 70's that still sound sweet. My intention is to use them as my front L/R for a 5.1 surround setup that I already have an Onkyo 507 for. Could anybody recommend a good quality center channel that would match up with these that isn't too much over $100? Thank you for any help!!!

 

[GlocksRock]

You may have some trouble finding a decent center that is around that price.

 

[sddt]

How much would a decent center cost?

 

[GlocksRock]

You just missed out on a deal that newegg was running, it was a Polk Audio CS2 for $102 shipped, which is a pretty decent speaker for that price, but I'm not sure what would match what you have. But to get something nice will likely cost a few hundred, and since the majority of what you hear from movies/tv comes from the center channel, I wouldn't skimp on it.

 

[sddt]

Can you recommend a good one for me?

How about this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290105

 

[j_garcia]

I would look for a used M&K center on ebay. That is your best bet to keep your front soundstage sounding correct.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

sddt, you already received best advices in your previous post:
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showpost.php?p=707708&postcount=7

I would contact MK's US affiliate and see what they recommend for a center.

 

[sddt]

I sent an email to M&K immediately after I was advised to do so but have yet to hear back. This is the only reason why I am now scrambling to find a center that would be suitable for my needs. I hope I am not overstepping my bounds here and apologize for any redundancy...

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

I sent an email to M&K immediately after I was advised to do so but have yet to hear back. This is the only reason why I am now scrambling to find a center that would be suitable for my needs. I hope I am not overstepping my bounds here and apologize for any redundancy...

No problems, but next time you might to want to keep in same thread to keep consistency. I guess it'll be pretty hard to pick out timbre matched to existing speaker from different vendor, my 2c - in addition to email - I'd call them to get human answer quickly

 

[hfw01]

Timbre matching will be tough if you end up buying a different brand, but for $100.00 your best bet may be looking on www.audiogon.com. That's where I found my current center channel, and it's the best place I found to get good deals on good equipment.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

timbre matching will be tough if you end up buying a different brand, but for $100.00 your best bet may be looking on www.audiogon.com. That's where i found my current center channel, and it's the best place i found to get good deals on good equipment.

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[tcarcio]

It might be easier if you tell us what model the M+K's are so people will have a better idea as to a matching center.