How do voices sound without a center channel speaker? I thought center channel was needed to hear voices. Do I need a separate center channel spkr?
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No, you do not need a center channel speaker to hear voices.If listening in stereo or mono you will hear all the audio there is to hear.
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I don't use these speakers with a TV. I use them only for 2-channel stereo listening for which they were designed. You can listen to your TV with these in 2-channel stereo if you have an AV receiver. You would need a center channel and satellite surround speakers for 5.1 audio.
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No, you do not need a center channel speaker to hear voices. If listening in stereo or mono you will hear all the audio there is to hear.
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I will play the devils advocate here. When it comes to sound, the brain is a very powerful instrument. It hears what it assumes is correct. For TV voices, the TV is stage front center, and the brain will associate what it sees with what it hears: that is stage front center. Not true? Listen to two channel music with a singer. The singer SHOULD be stage front center. And the singer IS in the front center. How does this happen with a right and left speaker?
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The center channel is necessary for surround sound systems, with 5 or 7 speakers (FR, C, FL, SR, SL). This system is stereo only, with 2 sets of speakers R and L. Voices in this system will sound from both speakers, like in a regular stereo TV but with a lot better quality.
633406
Well as indicated in the description, it is indeed a center channel speaker. Good luck and enjoy it!
1023331
This does require a separate bass. Only a center speaker and performs very well for this purpose.
727664
It depends on how for your speakers are apart I have my center speaker turned down to match my other speakers on my computer because they a little closer together I hope this helped.
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the speaker only has only one set of inputs. I feel it would run on L or R channel but it is designed to operate on center channel. example - using dolby surround the center channel is where most of the dialogue (conversation) comes from. either way I have been very pleased with this speaker... sound and quality. great product for the money. let me know if I can help further
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The receiver is perfectly capable of using only 4 speakers. Thr results depend a lot of room placement and speaker imaging for getting away without a center channel. I ran the setup and it recognized on the firdt sound sweep with the microphone that there was no center and automatically adjusted accordingly.
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David - if your main usage is TV or movies the center speaker is the most important, since it carries the main vocals. The size of your L and R mains won't really matter since they are mostly peripheral sound. Hope you have a sub-woofer, that will help with the overall surround system. I have greatly enjoyed the difference this BIC center has made. Enjoy!!
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Not for the front speakers if they would be ceiling mounted. Most of your voices during movies will only come thru the your front two channels and the center channel, and if they are aimed down they will not be as clear. I only did them for the side and rear speakers but used the regular front and center channel speakers for the front. When I listen to music and run 7 channel stereo they sound amazing but still the most noticeable sound will be from your front speakers. My suggestion is to buy a really good center channel speaker since that is what makes the dialog understandable.
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You don't have to. I actually used these as my rear surround and the TSi400's for the front and a cs-10 for the center. But I'm sure 4 of these and a sub would sound excellent. If you want the full "5.1" you'll need a center speaker. 5.1 = 5 (speakers) .1 (subwoofer) roughly
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Hi Tony, your analysis was very useful. I'm considering the 830's or 820's for my home theater setup. I'm currently using the floor-standing S-10 studio series without a subwoofer, but I now need to switch to wall-mounted front speakers due to the layout of my room.My questions are:1. If I use the 830's or the 820's as my front speakers, will I need a subwoofer?2. I already have a center speaker (non-JBL). Do I need to replace it?3. As an entirely different option, should I just replace my entire speaker set with one of the better JBL 5.1 packages? That way, I ensure compatibility. I'm thinking maybe the Cinema 500 system or the CS-6100BG package.Thanks in advance for your tips. Hi Tony, your analysis was very useful. I'm considering the 830's or 820's for my home theater setup. I'm currently using the floor-standing S-10 studio series without a subwoofer, but I now need to switch to wall-mounted front speakers due to the layout of my room.My questions are:1. If I use the 830's or the 820's as my front speakers, will I need a subwoofer?2. I already have a center speaker (non-JBL). Do I need to replace it?3. As an entirely different option, should I just replace my entire speaker set with one of the better JBL 5.1 packages? That... » Read More Hi Tony, your analysis was very useful. I'm considering the 830's or 820's for my home theater setup. I'm currently using the floor-standing S-10 studio series without a subwoofer, but I now need to switch to wall-mounted front speakers due to the layout of my room.My questions are:1. If I use the 830's or the 820's as my front speakers, will I need a subwoofer?2. I already have a center speaker (non-JBL). Do I need to replace it?3. As an entirely different option, should I just replace my entire speaker set with one of the better JBL 5.1 packages? That way, I ensure compatibility. I'm thinking maybe the Cinema 500 system or the CS-6100BG package.Thanks in advance for your tips. « Show Less
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The issue with that is frequency levels, center channels are generally best suited for carrying vocals and high range instrumentals. You wouldn't receive the lower frequency sounds at a level that would make for an enjoyable listening experience with 3 centers.
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For tv audio a minimum of 3 speakers is necessary. Center channel for conversation & two for sound effects. Otherwise the conversation is drowned out.
68992
The center speaker of this unit can be used for the center channel but then the remaining speakers would be useless unless they are connected to other channels of your system.
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This is not a good choice for a center channel. It is meant to be used as a combination right and left channel speaker. It's primary purpose is to bring both channels to a remote location like a bedroom, bathroom or outside area where you do want to set up two separate speakers. I would suggest buying a speaker for your center channel that matches your left and right speakers. Most manufacturers make a center channel speaker that match their other speakers.
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Really it depends on your system and what you want to do. But typical surround setup would require just one center speaker and that is what this is. Fantastic sound quality and output as well by the way. I know I ordered these for a friend and set this up along with a pair of the bookshelf speakers and they sound great. Now my setup also allows me to only use this center speaker alone and I could not believe the output by this one alone. Hope this answer helps you and good luck. I would highly recommend this to someone looking for good surround speakers and have the money.
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I don't understand your question.. what do you mean NO separate channels for "outside" speakers?
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No. This is a powered sound bar. You would do better with a typical center speaker.