Center channel for use with AT Screen

[RelievedSimpleton]

Hello,

I am currently in the process of piecing together my HT. I've currently got a pair of RF-62's and a RC-62. I also just decided to purchase a new, acoustically transparent screen to replace my current homemade screen. Due to this I plan on putting the LCR speakers behind the screen. I'm still within my 30 days to return the RC-62 and was wondering what the recommendation is, to keep a RC-62 or to buy a 3rd RF-62 to be used for the center? Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,

RS

[WMcD]

I would say you will be best served by having the same speakers in all three positions. Therefore do replace the RC with the RF to make a match.

Of course I defer to people with experience.

This brings up the question of whether speakers which are made to be centers are indeed superior for the role. I think not, particularly in this circumstance where you have the space.

It seem to me that centers are designed so that they can fit just above or below a relatively small video display. Therefore they have to be smaller and have a horzontal aspect.

I think you'll see that cinema (big movie theater) installations always use identical speakers. So you should follow that.

Gil

[RelievedSimpleton]

That was exactly my thinking. It seems to me that a center is basically a compressed version of the floorstanding version to allow it to fit ideally for the majority of people who want it above/below their TV and don't have the option of putting it behind. I'll most likely end up just going through with switching out the speaker unless someone has an opinion on why I shouldn't that makes sense.

-RS

[oldtimer]

On the contrary, everyone on this forum will tell you that ideally you want three identical speakers across the front in an HT set-up, left/right/center all the same is best.