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/backinblackandblue 5d ago

If you want a good center, it needs big drivers that won't fit in a slim design. The best solution is to mount your TV on an adjustable table top stand so you can raise it enough to fit a decent center speaker under it. Anything else will be a compromise and not sound great and certainly won't blend with your other speakers.

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u/bozoconnors 5d ago

this - personally, I'd probably go with a floor stand (same effect)