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Our Top Pick
9.7/10 our score
Best Center Channel Speakers
Rank | Product Name | Score |
---|---|---|
1 |
Elac Uni-Fi CCU5 |
9. 7 |
2 |
NHT C Series C-LCR |
9. 5 |
3 |
Definitive Technology CS-9040 |
9. 1 |
4 |
Klipsch RP-500C |
8. 8 |
5 |
MartinLogan Motion 8i Single |
8. 6 |
6 |
Q Acoustics 3090Ci |
8. 2 |
7 |
KEF Q650C |
8. 0 |
8 |
Earthquake Sound Titan Theia |
7 .7 |
9 |
PSB Alpha C10 |
7. 4 |
10 |
Elac AC61 Adante |
7. 2 |
1. Elac Uni-Fi CCU5
9.7/10 our score
- Custom-designed Concentric driver
- Beautiful, furniture-quality finish
- Sophisticated crossover
- Sophisticated aluminum woofer
- Custom-designed binding posts
2. NHT C Series C-LCR
9.5/10 our score
- Include this 3-way center speaker in home theater systems for broad dispersion in both horizontal and vertical planes and more comprehensible and detailed sound throughout the seating area.
- Combining both the previous 2C and 3C centers into a single product, NHT redesigned the cabinet to stand vertically or horizontally to create a powerful front end in a limited-space high output theater system.
- The C-LCR uses the same 6/5-inch aluminum cone woofers as the C-3 and C-4, as well as the aluminum dome 2-inch midrange and 1-inch tweeter.
- 4-driver design reduces distortion as the load is spread over multiple drivers.Frequency Response 55Hz-20kHz
- Housed in a sleek high gloss black enclosure, combine with other NHT C-Series components for an audiophile grade system for home theater.
3. Definitive Technology CS-9040
9.1/10 our score
- STEP UP TO A DIFFERENT CLASS OF CENTER CHANNEL AND CREATE YOUR OWN HOME THEATER SETUP – Pair with the BP9000 Series Tower Speakers or the Demand D7 speakers for a timber-matched highly immersive home theater surround sound system
- SOUND THAT TRANSCENDS THE STATUS QUO - Features BDSS technology drivers – 1" Aluminum Dome tweeter & (2) 4.5" mid drivers that deliver pure sound and perfectly reproduces even the most demanding audio content that sounds nothing but the best!
- AN INTEGRATED 8" PASSIVE BASS RADIATOR with Definitive's Intelligent Bass Control – With a phenomenal balance between the lows and mids, get ready to experience DEEPER, MORE IMPACTFUL BASS & CRYSTAL CLEAR SOUND just from a center channel
- BETTER TONAL BALANCE – Definitive's proprietary Intelligent Bass Control helps enhance bass, which maintains an overall balance between the lows and the mids so you get crystal clear sound
- DESIGNED WITH RIGID STANDARDS FOR BETTER IMAGING – The Totally inert resonance-free cabinet help minimize disturbances, giving you natural, clear and powerful sound
- A CLASS APART – 25 years of constant innovation, relentless engineering, latest audio technology and iconic intelligent designs have made Definitive one of the most trusted names in audio speakers and premium home entertainment systems
4. Klipsch RP-500C
8.8/10 our score
- 1” Titanium LTS Vented Tweeter with Hybrid Tractrix Horn
- Dual 5.25" Spun Copper Cerametallic Woofers
- Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Tractrix port
- Premium Scratch Resistant Ebony and Walnut Finishes
- Strong, Flexible Removable Magnetic Grille
5. MartinLogan Motion 8i Single
8.6/10 our score
- Folded Motion Tweeter "squeezes" air and requires almost 90% less excursion than the typical 1" dome tweeter, drastically minimizing distortion while providing a lightning fast response time
- Elegant yet understated styling with a flawless high-gloss, piano black finish, subtle curves, and a signature perforated grille
- The innovative Folded Motion Tweeter is engineered with a large surface area (8-times that of a typical 1" dome tweeter) to create clear, highly dynamic and precise sound
- Convenient push-style speaker terminals and curved inserts help guide speaker wire effortlessly into place, and accept banana plugs in addition to bare wire.
- Flexible design allows horizontal or vertical installation.
6. Q Acoustics 3090Ci
8.2/10 our score
- The Q 3090Ci boasts twin 100mm (4”) and 22mm (0.9”) precision drivers delivering the ultimate cinematic experience. You will hear every precise detail, every note, every word at its very best.
- The Q 3090Ci incorporates the same technology used across the rest of the 3000i range including P2P bracing and brand new high frequency drivers ensuring it complements the rest of the series, perfectly.
- The 3090Ci is the same width as most Amplifiers and AV Receivers so will fit attractively into the specialist furniture designed to house them.
- new low profile binding posts have been incorporated with sockets deep enough to accept 4mm (0.16 in) Banana Plugs.
- Specifications: Enclosure type: 2-way reflex, Bass Unit: 2 x 4in, Treble Unit: 0.9in, Freq Resp: 75 Hz – 30 kHz, Average Impedance: 6 Ω, Sensitivity: 89 dB, Stereo Amplifier Power: 25 - 100 W, Crossover Frequency: 2.7 kHz, Dimensions W/H/D 16.9 x 6.0 x 8.5 in, Weight: 13.2 lbs
7. KEF Q650C
8/10 our score
- The KEF Q650c Center Channel Speaker is the newest iteration of KEF's award-winning Q Series, and features an improved Uni-Q Driver Array designed to smooth out treble frequencies.
- The Q650c greatly benefits from a new closed box midrange cabinet, which helps increase clarity and delivers a cleaner, punchier bass.
- The Center Channel speaker features a central 6.5" Uni-Q Driver Array, flanked by two 6.5" bass drivers.
- The Q650c is available in sleek matte Black and White vinyl finishes.
8. Earthquake Sound Titan Theia
7.7/10 our score
- Four full-range drivers with 4" Kevlar cones and Piston-Max patented technology
- Two 1" enhanced live action silk dome tweeters
- Gold plated push terminals
- Curved cabinet with Acoustic Array System Technology (AASD)
- 10" Passive radiator with SLAPS technology
9. PSB Alpha C10
7.4/10 our score
- ¾” Black anodized aluminum dome tweeter with front waveguide
- Two 5.25” textured polypropylene woofer with rubber surround
- Bass reflex cabinet design with a rear-firing port
- Acoustically-transparent detachable magnetic grilles
- Dual five-way gold-plated binding post speaker terminals
10. Elac AC61 Adante
7.2/10 our score
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- Speaker type: 3-way, interport-coupled cavity
- Tweeter: 1 x 1-inch soft dome, concentrically mounted
- Binding posts: Dual pair 5-way metal
- Cabinet finishes: Gloss black, gloss white, rosewood veneer
- Accessories included: Binding post straps, manual, gloves, rubber wedge