Has anyone used these as part of a surround system. If so what center channel speaker did you use?l
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Thanks, do you use 301's for all 4 surround speakers? Seems to me the back surround speakers do not need to be high quality.
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Sorry. I did not answer about the center channel. I am using these speakers as surround, left and right speakers. But for my center I am not utilizing the outlet. The center channel is mainly used for dialog which I have do not have to. Two front left and right with surround left and right which will give you very good sound clarity, definition, no distortion and the whole spectrum. This all depends on your sound system and the front speakers you are using.
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Sure you could use these as surround speakers. In fact I am using them as surround and it really sounds great. I have 5:1 sound system. Connect them to the two surround speaker connection in the back. Left to left speaker and right to right speakers. If you need more advise please let me know
1104008
You connect any speaker you want to the system, as for the center channel to me it doesn't matter, later on you can get better speakers for the system.I hope this makes since and helps you out
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I'm using these in a 7.2 surround setup, with my Pioneer 1123k. Just ordered 2 more for back surround, 9.2. @ 94db they should be able to handle your audio needs. They have crisp and clear highs, and mid range. The are not bassy, I use my subs for that. Just watched Captain America bluray, sound was great. Previous setup was Bose. The Bose had a tighter sound, but only 87db, I am hearing more with 94db. Yea I would EQ the bass down for these.
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I gotta say as a center channel- it is a great sounding speaker. However, not sure I'd use them as mains. Maybe if you use them as front surrounds? I guess it depends on your setup.
1104006
I'm.useing existing speakers from.another system that I had, but I.don't think you would have a problem if you use non surround speakers
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These speakers are not designed for your two main (front) speakers on your sound system, or home theater system (unless in a very small room, such as a dorm room, etc). These speakers are best used for your rear or side speakers in a surround sound setup. If you opt to use them as your main speakers, you could add a subwoofer directly to the receiver to give added bass output to the system. However, again, unless the room is small, these would not be the best choice for your 2 main speakers.
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I use them as part of a 2.1 system paired with a Klipsch SW350, an Audioengine N22 amplifier, an Audioengine D1 DAC, and a cheap RadioShack equalizer. They sound absolutely amazing as the main speakers for the system.
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I am using one for my center channel in a 7.1 setup Works great for this and provides nice chrisp sound quality. I am very happy with this product.
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yes I used mine as a center channel speaker about 6 inches directly under the center of tv. no problems
1530296
If you are installing only two front and two rear speakers they should work fine. If you are planning a 5:1 surround system they do not perform well as center channel speakers.
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Yes, I recently added a center channel speaker to my existing 2 front speaker set up. I was running through RCA cables initially, but with the added channel, these are incompatible. I got the optical audio cable, hooked it to my receiver, but have been unable to get any sound whatsoever out of it.
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I have not and would not advise due to the limited frequency range. They are designed to be center channel. You would be spending far more than needed to supply a standard right left channel.
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You would be surprised but these can fill a large room. My advice to you would be to wait to hear them before you feel the need to add anything to them. if you truly want 7.1 sound i would suggest adding two floorstanding speakers to the front and using the 800 for your center and surround. But I believe these speakers will fill your room. Feel free to let me know how everything works out and what you decide to do.
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These are great little speakers. I currnently use them for my left and right rear sound. When I was building my surround system the P143 speakers and my center channel arrived first. Just for fun a plugged them into my A/V Receiver as the front Right and Left. They worked well. A significant improvement over the previous sound bar I had. They are well priced and solid performers. Good luck.
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I'm also interested in knowing if anyone found an actual answer... My center channel speaker is just under 31 lbs. Has anyone mounted anything this heavy or heavier? Thanks!
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I use them as part of a 7.1 system as rear surrounds. it depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If these would be the only speakers then front of the room
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They should work with the audio out connection. I got these speakers for my laptop and they work great. That's a big TV you have though. For it I'd consider bigger speakers although wouldn't know what to recommend. Something more in the home theater line perhaps. To provide the surround sound effect you are most likely wanting.