Matching Klipsch Reference and Reference Premiere??

HI, I need expert advice, please!!!

I bought 4 Klipsch R-820F thinking to place them 2 in the front and two as rear speakers. I also bought a Klipsch RP-440C as a center speaker.

I bought all this because of an insane opportunity... "excellent deal"

Now I am reading that it is not a good idea to match/mix Reference (R) and Reference Premiere (RP)?

Would my configuration using the R-820Fs with the RP-440C sound too bad? shall I return the RP-440C to get an R speaker as a center instead?

Thank you so much for all the help and support

jpidrovo01-19-2019 7:19pm

roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 01-20-2019 at 11:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sell the RP440C and use only the other four speakers. I have never liked the sound of a center speaker! I find it ruins the stereo imaging effect. Just another way for the speaker companies to sell more products!
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 01-20-2019 at 11:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There is NO need for a center speaker! A properly placed L and R speaker pair will provide ALL the center fill needed! Reference: Alan Blumlein - the inventor of stereo!
aseaman007 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 98 posts 11-25-2022 at 02:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @jpidrovo I've had Klipsch speakers for about 15+ yrs now the main difference is the woofers the reference woofers are made up of plastic mixed with something else. The premiers woofers are alumium covered with ceramic coating, maybe also different cross over Im not sure. As roberjerman said if you dial in placement correct you wont need a center I do have one for movies only not 2 channel listening. Hope this helps. Keeping Rocking 🎶