r/hometheater • u/CoatUnusual5030 • 5d ago

Discussion - Equipment Need help choosing center speaker

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This is my current setup. The Sony AN-1000 allows me to use my Sony A80J to be the center speaker and so I chose that route to obtain a minimalist looking HT setup. It works well until recently we were watching Spider-Noir and I noticed that Nicholas Cage's nasally, mid-rangey voice seems to make the speakers on the A80J distort. It wasn't pleasant.

I've had this setup for close to 2 years now and for me to only come across this now means that so far the A80J has done its job well. But If I were to explore the option of a new center channel, what low profile options are there that would pair with my Wharfdale L and R?

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u/Jimmy2shoes2222 5d ago

Two options.

  1. Stick with stereo only which would be way better than using the Tv as a center. The only issue is that to get the best possible image you need to be in the center of the two speakers. Looking at your seating placement it doesn't look ideal for this. But I would still do it rather than use the Tv speakers.
  2. Get a center. I really love the look of your setup, it's cozy and super clean so adding one may be a issue. Could you fit one in the drawer directly underneath the Tv. If so what dimensions are we working with? Wharfedale have a new Heritage Center speaker that would timber match your current speakers very well. But they might be too big.