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how do you select a center channel to match when the company only makes monitor speakers?

I have a pair of harbeth supper plus speakers and  I want to build a 7.1 system around them how do I choice a center channel s-speaker to try to match them when the company doesnt make one?
bigblockchevy1
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georgehifi
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I wouldn't bother, just get the best sounding centre you can afford, as it is the dominate speaker in a surround sound setup, doesn't matter if it's a different make. And use your AV amp's many manual setup procedures to dial it and the others in.      


Cheers George

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willland
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If your HT room will have an AT screen, then a third Harbeth of the same model will be your best choice.  Otherwise, go with the best sounding speaker that will fit your space and be as timbre matched as possible.

Bill
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yogiboy
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+1 georgelofi ! Harbeth is only sold in pairs. You will never find a single one for sale.
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philkoan
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You can set up a 6.1 system that is not much different than a 7.1 system by adding four more Harbeth speakers, or use 7 different brand name of speakers for HT.
johnnyb53
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I have a pair of harbeth supper plus speakers ...

Are those for dinner music? :D

Seriously, how about a pair of P3ESRs for the center channel? They'd share your other Harbeth's tweeter and driver types, general dispersion pattern, cabinet design, and crossover philosophy. Those are probably the most important factors in creating a uniform soundfield.

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