Upgrading and have center channel speaker question.

[Randy E]

Hi. This will be my first post and probably will be a little long winded. I currently have an old Pioneer VSX-1014TX receiver with Infinity P363 fronts, P350 center, RS2 surrounds and RS1 rear speakers. I also use an eD 15" 500W sub. I am close to purchasing either a Yamaha RX-A870 or A1070 receiver. Yesterday I bought two Klipsch RP-140SA Atmos modules to place on my front towers(for 5.1.2).
My question.... I wear hearing aids and still have to crank volume to hear dialog very well. After I get my new receiver I think I may need to replace my center channel speaker. I know the fronts and center should match but can't really afford to replace the Infinity towers. I am leaning towards a Klipsch center but need opinions on what anyone might recommend for a close match with the Infinitys?? Who knows... maybe the new receiver will give me clearer dialog as well. I am in a large, 18'X25" room and sit about 15' from the TV. Thanks for any help.

Randy

 

[lovinthehd]

Have you maximized the position of the center first? How about moving your seat closer? Doubt the avr will make much difference (perhaps depending on the dsp/setup you employ). Couldn't tell you about any timbre matching between a Klipsch center and your Infinitys...but which Klipsch center are you considering?

 

[TheWarrior]

Is the center in a cabinet? Far from the wall behind them? Angled up/down to the listener? Have you tried turning the Center's sound level up?

Things to consider before spending money...

 

[Zildjianmeister]

Randy E,

I would try what the others suggested first before making a new center purchase. Good advice there. Those Infinity speakers are pretty sensitive and that center should have no issue with volume level. I have the Infinity Primus 360's and the smaller center the C25.

Z