Center channel accuracy/importance/demos

etrigan
etrigan Posts: 160
edited December 2002 in Speakers
Greetings all :D
I don't post often,mainly lurk n learn :b But I require some assistance.
I'm in the process of helping my Bro-in-law upgrade his system one step at a time, and I really want to point out to him just how important a role the center chnl really plays in the HT setup.
I'm going to bring his ctr.to my home setup,and alternate (swap)it with my Polk cs400i-so he can hear the differences.
I need some demo material that really works the center mainly,could you be so kind as to list a few,and plz try to point out why you listed it in particular (was it for the dialogue/effects etc.) in other words,what should I be listening for and pointing out (you know what I mean - solid thud of car door in this scene,person breathing in another etc.)all suggestions welcome,good mono tracks as well as 5.1/DTS.thanx for your help.

CHEERS ! jefff
Art as expression-Not as market campaigns-Will still capture our imaginations.
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  • mhw58
    mhw58 Posts: 359
    edited December 2002
    Jeff,
    I believe the new Hard days night dvd by the Beatles
    really works the center channel. When there is speaking,
    the sound comes out of the center, when they play music,
    if fades to the left and right speakers. Also the DTS Lord
    of the rings works out the center with lots of dialog.
    Mike
    Fronts: SDA1C's
    Rears: SDA2's
    Center:CS400i
    Sub: PSW505
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  • mhw58
    mhw58 Posts: 359
    edited December 2002
    Jeff,
    I meant to add that the opening scene in Lord of the rings
    with the female narrator sounds great on a good center.
    I also own the CS400i. Music dvd's show off a center channel
    so try playing Hell Freezes over by the Eagles or Two against
    nature by Steely dan.
    Mike
    Fronts: SDA1C's
    Rears: SDA2's
    Center:CS400i
    Sub: PSW505
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  • etrigan
    etrigan Posts: 160
    edited December 2002
    Thanx Mike !

    Yes, LOTR FOTR is a given, Don't have the Beatles yet or HFO,
    but Yes Symphonic live is one I will be using.
    Anybody else ?
    I know there are lots of 400i owners here, help a brother out with your thoughts and suggestions :)

    Happy holidays and CHEERS ! jefff
    Art as expression-Not as market campaigns-Will still capture our imaginations.
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  • MxStYlEpOlKmAn
    MxStYlEpOlKmAn Posts: 2,116
    edited December 2002
    i have the CS245i - Awesome speaker, not very musical - but does HT well
    Damn you all, damn you all to hell.......
    I promised myself
    No more speakers. None. Nada. And then you posted this!!!!
    Damn you all! - ATC
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  • joe logston
    joe logston Posts: 882
    edited December 2002
    i think that the center channel takes up more than 70% of the infromation coming from your receiver its real importain to have a good center channel, the cs-400i is a good center speaker.
    . rt-7 mains
    rt-20p surounds
    cs-400i front center
    cs-350 ls rear center
    2 energy take 5, efects
    2- psw-650 , subs
    1- 15" audiosource sub

    lets all go to the next ces.
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  • Larry Mendoza
    Larry Mendoza Posts: 1
    edited December 2002
    Hi,

    One great DVD off the top of my head is "The Mask Of Zorro". It's generally recognized as one of the top 10 audio demo discs, and with one listen you'll see why. In particular, pay attention to the "zip" of the blade from left to center to right, and back again as Antonio Banderas creates the flaming Zorro "Z". It portrays really fast sound movement between L/C/R, and displays timbre matching. Or mismatching!

    - Larry
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