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Center channel matched with Fronts??

I have the Monitor Silver RS set-up, that is RS8 fronts and RS LCR center, rears RS-FX. I enjoy watching movies,and love the center speaker (good bass for a center this size). The only issue is listening to two channel stereo. RS 8 to forward sounding to my taste as I stated in earlier post.
Question is, how will this work if I keep the center and replace the different brand Fronts ? Possible getting my NHT 2.5i speaker back. I always heard the fronts should be matched? Rears not so much an issue.

Thanks
ccfunkster
elevick
2,439 posts
 
You will be disappointed.
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steuspeed
501 posts
 
All speakers should match. Identical if possible.

For 5.1 try turning your center on end (the tall way). Physically set the LCR speakers all the same distance from your chair say 12' radius for example. Make sure to change your LCR distance settings to zero in the processor if you try this.

What is your processor amp/receiver combo?
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theo
2,331 posts
 
I would say that if you feel the speaker is too forward now and you leave the center and replace the L&R fronts.
Make sure you buy a model of speaker that offers a matching center, because you will be back to get it later.
A forward sounding center speaker that doesn't voice/timbre match with the LR's will be in your face. I also agree match the rears, expecially when listening to a DTS soundtrack. All MHO
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