timbre matched center speaker to Atrium 55

tman7078
tman7078 Posts: 4
edited May 2011 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I just completed a three season room and need to add a center channel to my system. I have Polk Atruim 55 in the front and Atrium 45 in the rear. I have the tv mounted above the fireplace and would like to a center speaker. Do you have any suggestions on a center speaker that will be trimble matched to the 55?
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,775
    edited April 2011
    tman7078 wrote: »
    I just completed a three season room and need to add a center channel to my system. I have Polk Atruim 55 in the front and Atrium 45 in the rear. I have the tv mounted above the fireplace and would like to a center speaker. Do you have any suggestions on a center speaker that will be trimble matched to the 55?

    CS350LS, CS400 or CS400i would all work pretty well. All have similar tweeters. Welcome to CP!
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  • tman7078
    tman7078 Posts: 4
    edited April 2011
    Ken,

    Thank you for the recomenndation. I looked at the specs of these center channel and they are very deep. I would like to find something smaller as I plan on mounting this under my led 42 tv that is mounted on a stone wall. Any other suggestions?

    John
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited April 2011
    You mean timbre matched I'm assuming.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,775
    edited April 2011
    tman7078 wrote: »
    Ken,

    Thank you for the recomenndation. I looked at the specs of these center channel and they are very deep. I would like to find something smaller as I plan on mounting this under my led 42 tv that is mounted on a stone wall. Any other suggestions?

    John

    Each of the centers I suggested have smaller ones down the line but IMO you don't want to skimp on your center. Do much of the HT experience comes from it. Any way to mount a shelf of some sort above or below the TV? Room for a stand? Post pic's of your setup...I'm sure we can help you figure something out.
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  • robsreef
    robsreef Posts: 33
    edited April 2011
    I have the CS400i, and really like it. I had the CS245 before it, and while physically smaller, the CS400i sounded remarkably better.
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  • tman7078
    tman7078 Posts: 4
    edited April 2011
    Here is a pic from my phone?ui=2&ik=a42b7fe60e&view=att&th=12fa1672abb63fb0&attid=0.2&disp=thd&realattid=1367430082492104704-2&zw
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  • tman7078
    tman7078 Posts: 4
    edited May 2011
    Ken, I am leaning towards the CS10 as it has 5 1/4" woofer and 1" like the Atrium 55's. Are these going to be timbre matched?
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