Center Channel Speaker Suggestion for HT


Hi,I am in the market for a Center Channel Speaker. Here is my current setup:
Marantz AV7702 Preamp, Monolith 7X200W Amp, Front Speakers - B&W CM10, Surround, CM5.

Room size is 20 X 12 and looking to upgrade center channel. Mostly I watch movies and music videos.

Suggestion for a matching Center channel for this setup would be appreciated.

Question - Does the center channel have to be B&W or can I go with something else? I am not necessarily looking for new speakers.

Question - Can I try a full range speaker for Center Channel - laying it flat?

Thanks for your suggestions in advance.


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Showing 1 response by ricred1

For what it's worth here's my experience. I have Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers. I wanted to save money and purchased a Monitor Audio Gold C150 center channel speaker. It stuck out like a sore thumb and I sold it. It was too small and once again to save money I purchased a Monitor Audio Gold C350 center channel. It was bigger and better, but it still bothered me, so I decided to get the matching Monitor Audio Platinum PLC350 center channel. It blends so well and totally disappears with the speakers. My point is I would purchase the center channel that matches your speakers.