The Prime Center delivers on both of these demands with world - class precision via its 1» aluminum dome tweeter, dedicated and independently sealed 3.5» midrange driver and dual 5.25» woofers — a true three - way design that is a rarity for
center channel speakers in their price class.
A 19 - speaker premium Mark Levinson sound system can replace the standard 10 - speaker system as a stand - alone option, but I found it to be oddly biased toward
the center channel speakers in all modes.
Polk's LSi M 706c is more than capable of handling the heavy lifting required of
a center channel speaker in a high - performance home theater system.
Not exact matches
The audio stays primarily confined to the front
speakers, the
center channel in particular.
The 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround track is disappointing, as almost all of the sound comes from the front
speakers, the
center channel in particular.
Most dialogue of course emanates from the
center speaker, but the other
channels often come
in to play.
In Episode IV, John talks about placement of the front
speakers, and importance of the quality of the
center channel.
Audi Sound System - inc: 10
speakers, front
center speaker and subwoofer
in rear, 180 Watts, 6 -
channel amplifier and AM / FM radio
Radio: Audi MMI Navigation Plus w / AM / FM - inc: MMI system (MIB), 8» central display screen, control knob and buttons
in center console and music interface w / 2 USB slots, operates climate control, central locking, instrument cluster, vehicle diagnostics, cellular phone, navigation, CD and radio functions, Audi sound system includes 10
speakers including front
center speaker and subwoofer
in rear, 180 watts, 6 -
channel amplifier, SiriusXM satellite radio, 2 tweeters
in the dashboard, 1
center - fill
speaker in the dashboard, 2
speakers in the front doors, 2
speakers in the rear doors, 2 tweeters
in the rear doors and 1 subwoofer under the rear shelf
Radio: Audi MMI Navigation Plus w / MMI System - inc: Audi connect (subscription required) w / Google Earth navigation, 8 - inch central display screen, control knob and buttons
in center console, Operates climate control, central locking, instrument cluster, vehicle diagnostics, cellular phone, navigation, CD and radio functions, Also includes 2 USB ports w / AMI functionality (no AMI cable), Bluetooth streaming audio, Bluetooth wireless technology preparation for mobile phone, HD Radio Technology, MMI touch and Jukebox, SD card slots w / 64 GB capacity (dual slots), SiriusXM Satellite Radio (subscription required), INRIX XD online traffic and voice control system (controls cellular phone, CD, radio and navigation), speech - to - text, Audi Sound System, 10
speakers including front
center speaker and subwoofer
in the rear, 180 watts and a 6 -
channel amplifier
Radio: Audi Concert w / AM / FM / CD / SAT - inc: MP3 capable, auxiliary input jack, 12 - station presets, speed - dependent volume control, Audi music interface, iPod integration including 1 cable for iPod connection, Audi sound system w / 10
speakers including front
center speaker and subwoofer
in rear, 180 watts, 6 -
channel amplifier, preparation for mobile phone (Bluetooth), Bluetooth audio streaming, monochrome driver information system, SD card single slot and SiriusXM satellite radio w / 90 - day trial subscription
Radio: Audi Concert AM / FM / SiriusXM w / CD Player - inc: MP3 capability, auxiliary input jack, 12 - station presets, speed - dependent volume control, Audi sound system w / 10
speakers including front
center speaker, subwoofer
in rear, 180 watts, 6 -
channel amplifier, Bluetooth streaming audio, monochrome driver information system, HD Radio technology, SD card single slot and SiriusXM satellite radio (subscription required)
Vehicle - specific equalizing and powerful 600 - watt amplifier, 16 -
speaker system includes 6 tweeters, 4 midrange
speakers located
in the door panels, 2 midrange
speakers located under the rear shelf space, 2 bass
speakers located under the front seats, 1 midrange
center channel speaker and 1 tweeter located
in the instrument cluster
Options: Premium package adaptive sport seats including wind deflector, two - zone automatic air conditioning, seat heating, automatically dimming mirrors, 18 - way adaptive sport seats plus, bi-xenon headlights with Porsche Dynamic Lighting System ($ 5,265); infotainment package with Bose surround sound system including Porsche communication management, navigation, Bose surround sound system with 10
speakers, active subwoofer,
center speaker, eight -
channel amplifier, Bose technolgies Centerpoint 2, SurroundStage, SiriusXM satellite radio receiver, HD radio receiver ($ 3,860), leather interior
in yachting blue ($ 2,025); sport chrono package including dynamic transmission mounts, analogue and digital stopwatch, Sport Plus button, sport performance shift indicator ($ 1,850); PASM electronically controlled damper system with two manual selectable settings ($ 1,790); 20 - inch Carrera S wheels ($ 1,560), wheels painted
in black ($ 1,425); Porsche torque vectoring ($ 1,320); front and rear ParkAssist ($ 860); seat ventilation ($ 730); platinum silver metallic exterior paint ($ 710), six - disc CD / DVD autochanger ($ 670); multi-function steering wheel ($ 615); light design package ($ 340); power steering plus ($ 270); steering wheel heating ($ 270)
Radio: Audi Concert AM / FM / SiriusXM w / CD Player - inc: MP3 capability, auxiliary input jack, 12 - station presets, speed - dependent volume control, Audi sound system w / 10
speakers including front
center speaker, subwoofer
in rear, 180 watts, 6 -
channel amplifier, Bluetooth streaming audio, monochrome driver information system, HD Radio technology, SD card single slot and SiriusXM satellite radio w / 90 - day trial subscription
The
center channel speakers for its 5.1 surround - sound audio system are located
in the roof just
in front of the second row.
Sunroof, NAV, Heated Leather Seats, 3rd Row Seat, Power Liftgate, All Wheel Drive, iPod / MP3 Input, PRESTIGE PACKAGE, Diesel AND MORE!KEY FEATURES INCLUDELeather Seats, Third Row Seat, Navigation, All Wheel Drive, Power Liftgate, Diesel, iPod / MP3 Input, Bluetooth, Heated Leather Seats Rear Spoiler, MP3 Player, Keyless Entry, Privacy Glass, Remote Trunk Release.OPTION PACKAGESPRESTIGE PACKAGE Auto - Dimming Power - Folding Exterior Mirrors, Bose Surround Sound System, 14
speakers, 270W, 10 -
channel DSP w / Centerpoint surround technology and Audio Pilot noise compensation, Front & Rear Acoustic Parking Sensors, HD Radio, Rearview Parking Camera, Ventilated Front Seats, Memory for Driver's Seat & Mirror Adjustments 2 - position, Located on driver's door, 4 - Zone Climate Control, rear controls
in the
center console, additional vents for third seating row and additional cooling capacity, Deep Tint 3 - Panel Panorama Sunroof, electrical main sunshade and manual rear sunshade, First panel retracts / tilts; third panel tilts, controls
in overhead console front and rear and pinch protection, Manual Window Shades For Rear Doors & Tailgate, S LINE PACKAGE black headliner, modified front grille, lower bumper and door trim
in body color paint and 1 - 12V front accessory power outlet
in front
center console, Retractable High - Pressure Headlight Washers Concealed
in front bumper, S Line 3 - Spoke Multifunction Steering Wheel Perforated leather sport steering wheel w / shift paddles, S Line Side - Badging w / S Line Door Sills, Brushed Aluminum Decorative Inlays On door panel, interior beltline,
center console and passenger side dashboard, S Line Front & Rear Bumpers w / Side Valences, 21» 5 - SEGMENT - SPOKE - DESIGN WHEELS Tires: P295 / 35R21 Summer Performance, Wheels: 10.0 J x 21» 5 - Segment - Spoke - Design.
Other elements include a 9 cm midrange
speaker in the
center of the instrument panel, a 25 cm subwoofer
in the back of the rear seats, and an 8 -
channel Class - D amplifier under the luggage compartment floor.
Body Style: Hatchback Engine: Exterior Color: Interior Color: Y Mileage: 0Used Options: Radio W / Seek - Scan, Aux Audio Input Jack And External Memory Control, Radio: Am / Fm / Siriusxm / Cd / Mp3 Audio System - Inc: 3.0 A W / 172 Watts (43W X 4
Channels), Reversed Lcd Illumination, Digital Clock, Ipod / Usb And Mp3 Auxiliary Input Jacks, Steering - Wheel - Mounted Audio Controls, Bluetooth Hands - Free Phone System W / Voice Recognition, 6
Speakers (2 Front - Door - Mounted
Speakers, 2 Tweeters, 2 Rear
Speakers Located
In Lower Panel) And Integrated Am / Fm / Siriusxm Roof Mounted Micro Antenna, Radio W / Seek - Scan, Grille W / Chrome Bar, Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included W / Power Door Locks, Clearcoat Paint, Liftgate Rear Cargo Access, Lip Spoiler,Body - Colored Door Handles, Light Tinted Glass, Perimeter / Approach Lights,Body - Colored Front Bumper, Front Fog Lamps, Tires: P195 / 50Hr16 - Inc: Low Rolling Resistant Silica, Black Side Windows Trim, Fixed Interval Wipers, Fully Automatic Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps W / Delay - Off, Body - Colored Rear Bumper,Body - Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors W / Convex Spotter, Manual Folding And Turn Signal Indicator, Front Windshield - Inc: Sun Visor Strip, Spare Tire Inflator, Wheels: 16 X 6.0 J Alloy, Fixed Rear Window W / Regular Wiper And Defroster, Fully Galvanized Steel Panels, Trip Computer, Power Door Locks, 1 Seatback Storage Pocket, Leather / Metal - Look Steering Wheel, Full Cloth Headliner, Front Cupholder, Driver Foot Rest, Hvac - Inc: Underseat Ducts, Glove Box, Rigid Cargo Cover, Digital / Analog Display, 5 Person Seating Capacity, Outside Temp Gauge, Power 1St Row Windows W / Driver 1 - Touch Up / Down, Cargo Features - Inc: Spare Tire Inflator, Cargo Space Lights, Premium Cloth Front Seats, Cloth Door Trim Insert, 1 12V Dc Power Outlet, Air Filtration, Manual Air Conditioning, Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors, Manual Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column, Front Map Lights, Sliding Front
Center Armrest, Interior Trim - Inc: Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Metal - Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert, Chrome And Metal - Look Interior Accents, Remote Keyless Entry W / Illuminated Entry And Panic Button, Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints And Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints,4 - Way Passenger Seat - Inc: Manual Recline And Fore / Aft Movement,Day - Night Rearview Mirror, Leather / Piano Black Gear Shift Knob, Full Floor Console W / Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console W / Storage And 1 12V Dc Power Outlet,Fade - To - Off Interior Lighting, Remote Releases - Inc: Mechanical Fuel,60 - 40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Premium Cloth Rear Seat, Front Bucket Seats - Inc: 6 - Way Adjustable Driver Seat Including Height Adjustment, Carpet Floor Trim, Cruise Control W / Steering Wheel Controls, Full Carpet Floor Covering, Gauges - Inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer And Trip Computer, Power Rear Windows, Driver And Passenger Door Bins, Delayed Accessory Power,36 - Amp / Hr 410Cca Maintenance - Free Battery W / Run Down Protection, Engine: 1.6 L Dohc 16 - Valve I - 4 Gdi - Inc: Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D - Cvvt), Gdi Variable Induction System And Aluminum Block And Head, Electric Power - Assist Speed - Sensing Steering, Torsion Beam Rear Suspension W / Coil Springs, 90 Amp Alternator,4 - Wheel Disc Brakes W / 4 - Wheel Abs, Front Vented Discs And Brake Assist, Transmission: 6 - Speed Manual, Strut Front Suspension W / Coil Springs, 3549 # Gvwr, Front Anti-Roll Bar, 3.83 Axle Ratio, 11.4 Gal.
Along with door
speakers and tweeters
in the dashboard, it also gets a
center channel, subwoofer, and two
speakers mounted on the rear pillars, facing into the cabin for a surround effect.
An audiophile's dream come true, the Lexicon system features a trunk - mounted 12 -
channel digital amplifier, 17
speakers, including a
center channel and an inverted subwoofer located
in the rear parcel shelf.
The PRO-4X Utility and Audio Package includes front and rear parking sensors, the Utili - track ® system with four tie - down cleats, tailgate area illumination, a 110V outlet
in the bed, LED under - rail bed lighting, power sliding rear window with defogger, 12 -
speaker Rockford Fosgate premium audio system with an amplifier, underseat subwoofer,
center channel speaker and front and rear tweeters.
In addition to the long list of standard features found on every Maxima 3.5 S model, Maxima 3.5 SV adds leather - appointed sport seats, Bose ® premium audio system with 9
speakers (including two subwoofers and a
center channel speaker), XM ® Satellite Radio, HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver, fog lights and outside mirrors with turn signal indicators.
ROOF RACK CROSS BARS, OPTION GROUP 04 - inc: Ultimate Package 04, Rear Parking Assistance System, Ultimate Liftgate Badging, 115 - Volt Power Outlet, Panoramic Sunroof, Heated Steering Wheel, HID Xenon Headlights, Ventilated Front Seats, Radio: AM / FM / MP3 / CD / HD Radio w / Navigation System, Infinity Logic 7 surround sound audio system, 11 -
channel amplifier, 12 -
speakers, SiriusXM Radio w / free activation and 3 - month trial subscription, iPod / USB / aux jac
in front
center console, 8 - inch touchscreen w / rearview camera output and Blue Link Telematics (Gen 1), Driver's Integrated Memory Seat, LED Taillights, Premium Door Sill Plates, GRAY, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES.
TOW HITCH, OPTION GROUP 04 - inc: Ultimate Package 04, Rear Parking Assistance System, Ultimate Liftgate Badging, 115 - Volt Power Outlet, Panoramic Sunroof, Heated Steering Wheel, HID Xenon Headlights, Ventilated Front Seats, Radio: AM / FM / MP3 / CD / HD Radio w / Navigation System, Infinity Logic 7 surround sound audio system, 11 -
channel amplifier, 12 -
speakers, SiriusXM Radio w / free activation and 3 - month trial subscription, iPod / USB / aux jac
in front
center console, 8 - inch touchscreen w / rearview camera output and Blue Link Telematics (Gen 1), Driver's Integrated Memory Seat, LED Taillights, Premium Door Sill Plates, NIGHT SKY PEARL.
Technology Package - inc: Audi Parking System Plus w / Rearview Camera, USB Audi Music Interface, 2 USB's w / AMI functionality (no AMI cable), Audi Sound System, 10
speakers including front
center speaker and subwoofer
in the rear, 180 watts and a 6 -
channel amplifier, Driver Information System, 8 - inch color display, and trip computer, Audi Connect w / Online Services
Radio: Audi Concert System w / AM / FM Radio - inc: CD player (MP3 capable), auxiliary input jack, 12 - station presets, speed - dependent volume control, Audi music interface w / Lightning adapter cable, Audi sound system w / 10
speakers including front
center speaker and subwoofer
in rear, 180 watts, 6 -
channel amplifier, 2 tweeters
in the dashboard, 1
center fill
speaker in the dashboard, 2
speakers in the front doors, 2
speakers in the rear doors, 2 tweeters
in the rear doors, 1 subwoofer
in spare wheel well, Bluetooth wireless technology preparation for compatible mobile phones and streaming audio for compatible devices, SiriusXM Satellite Radio all access service w / 3 - month trial subscription, USB charging port and voice control system
Building on the nine -
speaker layout found
in the RDX, two additional 3 - cm by 10 - cm Highline ™ ultra-slim overhead
speakers are added
in the front portion of the headliner and a 9 - cm
center -
channel full - range
speaker is placed atop the instrument panel.
Price and Availability The BeoLab 14 surround sound
speaker system is now available
in two versions: a four - satellite set ($ 4,000) designed for Bang & Olufsen TVs where
center speaker is already
in the TV, and a five - satellite set ($ 4,400) designed for non-Bang & Olufsen TVs to ensure optimal
center channel performance.
The Verus Grand
Center channel speaker is available finished
in furniture - grade gloss cherry - wood veneer or piano - black lacquer.
The newly redesigned Intimus 6 - IW
In - Wall, and Intimus 6 - IC In - Ceiling speakers ($ 149 each) began shipping in May, and were joined this month by the Intimus 6 - LCR In - Wall Home Theater Speaker ($ 225) which can be used as a left, center or right channel and rounds out Aperion's new line of architectural speaker
In - Wall, and Intimus 6 - IC
In - Ceiling speakers ($ 149 each) began shipping in May, and were joined this month by the Intimus 6 - LCR In - Wall Home Theater Speaker ($ 225) which can be used as a left, center or right channel and rounds out Aperion's new line of architectural speaker
In - Ceiling
speakers ($ 149 each) began shipping
in May, and were joined this month by the Intimus 6 - LCR In - Wall Home Theater Speaker ($ 225) which can be used as a left, center or right channel and rounds out Aperion's new line of architectural speaker
in May, and were joined this month by the Intimus 6 - LCR
In - Wall Home Theater Speaker ($ 225) which can be used as a left, center or right channel and rounds out Aperion's new line of architectural speaker
In - Wall Home Theater Speaker ($ 225) which can be used as a left,
center or right
channel and rounds out Aperion's new line of architectural
speakers.
Add
in rear surround
speakers and a
center channel front
speaker, and it becomes 5.1.
Hidden
in the low - profile sound bar are three front - firing arrays of
speakers, supporting left right and
center channels, and two up - firing
channels for the first half of the Atmos surround experience.
In our opinion, every
center channel should offer performance on par with that of a full - sized floor - standing
speaker with just enough engineering applied to enhance dialog clarity.
These soundbars have multiple
speakers in the soundbar, some dedicated to left,
center, and right
channel duty while others handle the surround and height cues.
The RC - 62
center channel, RS - 52 surround
speakers and SW - 112 subwoofer were all impressive to behold
in their own right as well, but if we had to pick a favorite, we would choose the
center channel.
In home theater, the
center channel gets most of the attention and is the one
speaker that should never be skimped on.
Two rear - firing bass reflex ports accompany dual woofers
in the
center channel, while the bookshelf
speakers drop to a single woofer and accompanying port.
Anchor the action with a
center channel speaker that won't get
In the way: the TL2
center.
Over 50 % of the audio information
in your home theater system is based out of your
center channel speaker: from dialogue to special effects.
To achieve consistently great audio
in your home theater, select a high - quality, versatile
center channel speaker.
Even
in smaller home theater setups, the
center channel speaker carries over 50 % of a movie's audio, from effects to directional cues to dialogue.
The
center channel speaker is arguably the most important
speaker in your home theater system.
Since the
center channel is the most important
speaker in your home audio system, the T30 is the workhorse that delivers crystal - clear dialogue and room - filling theater sound.
Gain more middle ground
in your home audio setup without forking over a king - sized sum with the T30 home theater and music
center -
channel speaker.
For example, this Samsung model ($ 399) has five distinct
speakers in the bar, corresponding to the
center channel, front left, front right, surround left, and surround right.
Placing the
center channel:
In the 2.1 setup, the left and right front
speakers are responsible for delivery of all the music, dialogue, and sound effects.
The unit houses conventional left,
center and right
channels in the front unit, then wirelessly pairs to a powered subwoofer
in the back of the room that drives two rear
speakers that wire directly
in to it.
A 5.1 -
channel system has three
speakers in front, right, left, and
center; left and right surround
speakers; and a subwoofer for low - frequency effects.
The soundbar has discreet oval - shaped
speakers (seven
in total) for left, right, and
center channel output.