A aprabhu Audiophyte Mar 31, 2024 #1 Hello This is for living room home audio setup I currently have an Onkyo HT R591 receiver. I was using its stock 5.1 speakers setup(391 series) Recently I replaced front 2 speakers with Polk r50 tower speakers. I could visibly notice the Onkyo center speaker is not able to match r50s. Dialogues audio output is very weak with r50s blasting. I realize now the center speaker need an upgrade. Here are my choices and need suggestions Polk csr, cs180 types - should I match Polk only? Or will upgrade to klipsch series around $200 bring a difference?
Hello This is for living room home audio setup I currently have an Onkyo HT R591 receiver. I was using its stock 5.1 speakers setup(391 series) Recently I replaced front 2 speakers with Polk r50 tower speakers. I could visibly notice the Onkyo center speaker is not able to match r50s. Dialogues audio output is very weak with r50s blasting. I realize now the center speaker need an upgrade. Here are my choices and need suggestions Polk csr, cs180 types - should I match Polk only? Or will upgrade to klipsch series around $200 bring a difference?
S shadyJ Speaker of the House Staff member Mar 31, 2024 #2 I would stay with a Polk center from the same speaker line as your left/right speakers. A Klipsch center might be too large of a timbral mismatch to the Polks.
I would stay with a Polk center from the same speaker line as your left/right speakers. A Klipsch center might be too large of a timbral mismatch to the Polks.
lovinthehd Audioholic Jedi Mar 31, 2024 #3 You might also look thru these articles Vertical vs Horizontal Center Channel Speaker Designs – An Alternate Perspective This article contains an in depth discussion of the trade-offs of different center channel designs (MTM vs WTMW, etc) and their real world applications and limitations. www.audioholics.com Center Channel Speaker Design Additional Considerations This article explores the various center channel designs while also referencing past works on the topic. Horizontally mounting drivers can compromise off-axis performance but there are alternatives. www.audioholics.com Pros & Cons of Various Center Channel Designs This article and YouTube Video takes you on a tour of the most common center channel driver arrangements and discusses their strengths and weaknesses to help make the best selection for your needs. www.audioholics.com
You might also look thru these articles Vertical vs Horizontal Center Channel Speaker Designs – An Alternate Perspective This article contains an in depth discussion of the trade-offs of different center channel designs (MTM vs WTMW, etc) and their real world applications and limitations. www.audioholics.com Center Channel Speaker Design Additional Considerations This article explores the various center channel designs while also referencing past works on the topic. Horizontally mounting drivers can compromise off-axis performance but there are alternatives. www.audioholics.com Pros & Cons of Various Center Channel Designs This article and YouTube Video takes you on a tour of the most common center channel driver arrangements and discusses their strengths and weaknesses to help make the best selection for your needs. www.audioholics.com
1 1MoreFord Audiophyte Mar 31, 2024 #4 OP, if you decide to try some Klipsch I'd suggest the RC-62ii, RP-450c, or Rp-504c. While none of these are Klipsch's latest all can be found at discounted prices on Amazon for easy returns. I have and like a 62ii for it's 6.5" woofers and front porting. Of course the 450c and 504c are newer designs. All three are larger centers so be sure to check for available space. I have a RC-35 on my little bedroom system along with some antique Pioneer CS-66(a's) that I find to match well. Mismatched centers and mains can work together. Last edited: Mar 31, 2024
OP, if you decide to try some Klipsch I'd suggest the RC-62ii, RP-450c, or Rp-504c. While none of these are Klipsch's latest all can be found at discounted prices on Amazon for easy returns. I have and like a 62ii for it's 6.5" woofers and front porting. Of course the 450c and 504c are newer designs. All three are larger centers so be sure to check for available space. I have a RC-35 on my little bedroom system along with some antique Pioneer CS-66(a's) that I find to match well. Mismatched centers and mains can work together.
A aprabhu Audiophyte Apr 1, 2024 #5 Thanks, I upgraded the center channel speaker to Polk CS180. Now I could see audio output is deep. Left & right channels are going along with center. Previously L & R channels were blasting with center muffled. Thank you for valuable suggestions
Thanks, I upgraded the center channel speaker to Polk CS180. Now I could see audio output is deep. Left & right channels are going along with center. Previously L & R channels were blasting with center muffled. Thank you for valuable suggestions
lovinthehd Audioholic Jedi Apr 1, 2024 #6 aprabhu said: Thanks, I upgraded the center channel speaker to Polk CS180. Now I could see audio output is deep. Left & right channels are going along with center. Previously L & R channels were blasting with center muffled. Thank you for valuable suggestions Click to expand... You did go thru setup on avr to accommodate different speakers when you originally changed L/R speakers?
aprabhu said: Thanks, I upgraded the center channel speaker to Polk CS180. Now I could see audio output is deep. Left & right channels are going along with center. Previously L & R channels were blasting with center muffled. Thank you for valuable suggestions Click to expand... You did go thru setup on avr to accommodate different speakers when you originally changed L/R speakers?
A aprabhu Audiophyte Apr 1, 2024 #7 lovinthehd said: You did go thru setup on avr to accommodate different speakers when you originally changed L/R speakers? Click to expand... No I just removed old speakers and hooked new ones. But from your message, I suspect I missed this key part.
lovinthehd said: You did go thru setup on avr to accommodate different speakers when you originally changed L/R speakers? Click to expand... No I just removed old speakers and hooked new ones. But from your message, I suspect I missed this key part.
lovinthehd Audioholic Jedi Apr 1, 2024 #8 aprabhu said: No I just removed old speakers and hooked new ones. But from your message, I suspect I missed this key part. Click to expand... You need to adjust the new speakers to the system, re-running the setup routine is a good thing
aprabhu said: No I just removed old speakers and hooked new ones. But from your message, I suspect I missed this key part. Click to expand... You need to adjust the new speakers to the system, re-running the setup routine is a good thing
A aprabhu Audiophyte Apr 2, 2024 #9 lovinthehd said: You need to adjust the new speakers to the system, re-running the setup routine is a good thing Click to expand... Sure. I will do it today. Thanks for the guidance.
lovinthehd said: You need to adjust the new speakers to the system, re-running the setup routine is a good thing Click to expand... Sure. I will do it today. Thanks for the guidance.
Teetertotter? Audioholic General Apr 2, 2024 #10 More info on center channel help: erin audio for center channel - Search (bing.com)
