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jpl
10-03-2006, 03:58 AM
Hi all, can you guys recomend a center channel for me? I need to replace my Polk csi245, it just doesn't fit on the mantel, here's the catch, it can't be any higher than 5 1/2" high or 6" deep......and under $150.00. Some specs: Mains: Polk r40's, rears: polk r10's, 2 subs: 1-8", 1-12", amp: Onkyo txds656.
Thanks!
JPL

superpanavision70mm
10-03-2006, 04:39 AM
that's not very big!!!!!!!!!!

jpl
10-03-2006, 05:20 AM
Plasma & a fireplace mantel really is limiting....

paul_pci
10-03-2006, 09:04 AM
Your picture seems to indicate that you could go with a center speaker that is wider than 6" where otherwise, you'd be stuck with htib center speaker.

jpl
10-03-2006, 09:07 AM
oops, it should have said "deep", oh yeah it could be 4 feet wide :)

paul_pci
10-03-2006, 10:19 AM
Would you be adverse to install a shelf on the mantle, you could paint it so it would blend in better, so as to accomodate better quality center speakers. Otherwise, what you need to look into are the new speaker lines that are designed for a minimalist look surrounding flat panels. I believe B&W, Definitive Tech and others produce such a line of speakers, but they too come with compromises in sound quality to achieve a slim look.

mihoajohn
10-03-2006, 10:33 AM
Hi,
May be you can try the new slim design on -wall speakers from Boston acoustics or Mirage. I think they look pretty nice and cool!

superpanavision70mm
10-03-2006, 01:38 PM
Ok, that makes more sense...because 6" wide really would have been a challenge.

Dusty Chalk
10-03-2006, 01:46 PM
Gallo?

canuckle
10-03-2006, 05:06 PM
Perhaps this? (http://www.energy-speakers.com/v2/products/product-page.php?id=316#)

H 4-3/4"
D 6-5/8"
W 13-3/4"

jpl
10-04-2006, 03:48 AM
Is "CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS" any good?