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Center channel speaker to match Snell Type J speakers?

I'd like to upgrade to 5.1 surround sound. I'm hoping to keep my current speakers (Snell Type J -- the originals, reconed, from around 1981) and subwoofer (Hsu VTF-2).

I've been told that matching the center channel speaker timbre to the main speakers is important. I'd appreciate suggestions for a specific center channel speaker that will match (as closely as possible) my 40-year-old Snells in tone and quality.

Extra thanks for also recommending rear satellite speakers of roughly the same quality as the rest of my stuff (see below). Thanks!

  • Yamaha RX-V679BL 7.2-Channel MusicCast AV Receiver
  • Sony Wega HDTV KD-36XS955
  • Panasonic Blu-ray/VHS DMP-BD70V
  • Saachi All Multi Region Code Zone Free Blu-ray BDP-SA98
  • Motorola HDTV DVR QIP-7216
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erik_squires
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Hmmm, well given the tweet, want to consider DIY? :)

The LM-1C I posted would probably be a very good match. Tweet from same manufacturer.

Design is free:

https://speakermakersjourney.blogspot.com/2016/03/introducing-lm-1c.html

Should be used with sub, free standing.

Best,

E
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