[this_is_vv]

Seems like i keep on asking people what is best for me...Now my left and right are doing great . I have a DIY center channel which is making me really hard to listen.

My left and right are RAAL and SS 18w/4531g....any center channel you guys can suggest.


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[TF1216]

I like the Sundog from Vapor Audio for your application or Selah Audio's Magnifico.  Neither center channel uses the exact same drivers but they could build you something if you wanted them to. 

You should mention that you use a Acoustic Elegance woofer as well.

[this_is_vv]

I like the Sundog from Vapor Audio for your application or Selah Audio's Magnifico.  Neither center channel uses the exact same drivers but they could build you something if you wanted them to. 

You should mention that you use a Acoustic Elegance woofer as well.

Ooh i forgot...i use AE IB15 for lows.....both looks good...though a little costly for me....i want to stay below 1000$ ...hecke evn 750$ would be good...though selah and vaapor both looks good..

why thing we like are almost out of price range...

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[shadowlight]

build a 3rd speaker exactly like the left and right without the bottom octave.

[Bob in St. Louis]

build a 3rd speaker exactly like the left and right without the bottom octave.

This ^
You want the front three to sound the same.

[geowak]

I am no expert in the area of HT. But I agree that the center speaker should match the timbre of the Lt and Rt sides. Many have had success with all speakers identical, since for instance when listening to the effect of an airplane flying from your right to left, it should sound the same coming out of each of the three speakers. This makes sense of HT effects.

I would also want all octaves reproduced on the front three.... but maybe a sub could handle those bottom ones.

[this_is_vv]

I would love to make all three same...My current left right are active XO....and i honestly cannot have another active XO speaker in my system...so i need to get a passive XO speaker....and honestly i tried a lot but i now sh*t about making passive XO...it is my out of range....even witjh all excel sheet...


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[TF1216]

How about the RAAL 70-10D in an MTM configuration with the Scan-Speak 18W/4531G? 

I am not sure what your new place will look like so are you thinking OB or sealed/vented?  You could also purchase a prefabricated cabinet and cut some holes.  Maybe in your new location there would be some folks who could help with a crossover for the MTM.

[this_is_vv]

How about the RAAL 70-10D in an MTM configuration with the Scan-Speak 18W/4531G? 

I am not sure what your new place will look like so are you thinking OB or sealed/vented?  You could also purchase a prefabricated cabinet and cut some holes.  Maybe in your new location there would be some folks who could help with a crossover for the MTM.

Actually thats what i am thinking now .....it is exactly are my thoughts....BUT still missing the passive XO part.....

btw anyone got RAAL 70-10D single piece


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[JLM]

The best center channels are NOT MTM due to the sound waves from the two M's interfering with each other.  MTM vertically isn't my ideal either for the same reason, but as most of us sit at roughly the same height, its less of an issue.  However the effect is much more pronounced in horizontal applications.

[milford3]

Aperion makes a fine center speaker.

http://www.aperionaudio.com/speakers/intimus-home-theater-speakers/intimus-5c-center-channel-speaker

[poseidonsvoice]

The best center channels are NOT MTM due to the sound waves from the two M's interfering with each other.  MTM vertically isn't my ideal either for the same reason, but as most of us sit at roughly the same height, its less of an issue.  However the effect is much more pronounced in horizontal applications.

Correct.

Toole clearly shows this and proves it in his book...Sound Reproductions. What you need is a dedicated midrange driver to minimize lobing, etc...

The Intimus 5C posted in the above link is an example of one with a dedicated midrange driver.

Best,
Anand.

[this_is_vv]

thank you...now to maintain the tembrle and everything it seems i need two AE woofers and i cant see they have anything smaller then 12inch as i am looking for something 8inch and a scan speak 18w4531 and RAAL tweeter....to maintain my left right and center match...

anyone can help with the XO and what woofer to replace with AE...

again would  Intimus 5C  would be good

V

[TF1216]

Do you have size requirements?

[this_is_vv]

Do you have size requirements?

not too huge...something like magnifco max,......


V

[TF1216]

not too huge...something like magnifco max,......


V

If you want a WTMW center channel what do you think about using three Scan-Speak split-paper drivers?  Use a 15W and two 18W.  To keep expenses down you can certainly find these drivers used somewhere.  I do know that there are many variances of them with different coatings and impedances. 

[this_is_vv]

If you want a WTMW center channel what do you think about using three Scan-Speak split-paper drivers?  Use a 15W and two 18W.  To keep expenses down you can certainly find these drivers used somewhere.  I do know that there are many variances of them with different coatings and impedances.

which 18W you suggest...yes i guess i can use used to keep the cost down....btw i would not have any idea how to deign a passive XO for this....

Thanks
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[Mudslide]

http://www.salksound.com/supercharged%20songtcenter%20features-pricing%20-%20copy.htm   

[saeyedoc]

http://www.salksound.com/supercharged%20songtcenter%20features-pricing%20-%20copy.htm   

I have those, had Jim make it a custom size to fit the narrow space I had to work with.

[TF1216]

which 18W you suggest...yes i guess i can use used to keep the cost down....btw i would not have any idea how to deign a passive XO for this....

Thanks
V

I don't have personal experience with the Revelators to be able to make a worthy suggestion.  I do prefer the appearance of the uncoated versions which don't have shiny cones.

The Salk Sound suggestion is sweet!  I get the downside of the MTM versus the WTMW but the MTM looks more sleek and is significantly smaller.  Plus, I think it would be easier for you to build/complete a MTM version.  Jim Salk may even be able to create his SupercCharged Song Center for you with Revelators if you desired that. 

Have you considered trying a cheap center channel alternative to see, in your setup, if the driver compliment matters all that much?