Two bookshelfs as center Kef Reference 5 and Kef R3


Is this a huge no no? I have a pair of Kef Reference 5 main speakers and it's darn near impossible to find a matching center. When I have seen them, they're $5k and I just don't want to spend that.  So what if I took a pair of KEF R3 bookshelves, turned them on their side and put them under the screen?  Why would this be a bad idea?  What's the best way to wire them?

dtximages

Phase cancelation/comb filtering come to mind.

You could use a single speaker though.

 

DeKay

@dtximages uhm use a sungular R3... Why would you want to have a comb filtered mess. PLease don't be doing things just based on vibes. use a singular R3

Ok so no due to comb filtering. I supposed that could occur but wouldn't that only be an issue if the speakers were offset?  Plenty of speakers use a similar design. All im doing is making a MTM configuration.  

Anyway, I guess i won't do that.. I just figured using one speaker woudln't be enough. I was amazed at how much difference a beefy center made in my other systems.  I guess the R3 is no slouch so I should be fine.