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Thread: Timble matching center to left & right speakers |
    
New member Username: Gepner
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Friday, January 11, 2008 - 03:29 pm: |
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I have a pair of aerial 5 speakers for my left & right channels. I am in the process of adding and center and rears for a HT setup. I am told that I should use the same manufacturer for the center so that the sound qualities will match, but the aerial center runs over 2000!! I am considering a monitor RSLCR center or a KEF IQ6C - around the same price. Can anyone comment on which would be most compatible with the aerials? Thanks for any help. |
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New member Username: Gepner
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Friday, January 11, 2008 - 05:52 pm: |
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That should read timbre. |
Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 1005
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Friday, January 11, 2008 - 08:23 pm: |
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Aerial not have a cheaper center channel in their lineup? |
New member Username: Gepner
Post Number: 3
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Friday, January 11, 2008 - 11:13 pm: |
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Unfortunately no. |
Silver Member Username: Davidpa
Portland,
Oregon
US
Post Number: 521
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 04:19 am: |
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Sounds like you need the CC3b. It can be had through audiogon for around 1200 used. Dont change brands for your F/C/R, you'll end up either getting the Aerial later, or swapping out to match the CC you get that doesnt match the Aerials. Plus, (I own Aerial) the Aerial line from top to bottom is tough to beat. |
Silver Member Username: Davidpa
Portland,
Oregon
US
Post Number: 522
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 04:26 am: |
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L/C/R.
Also, I meant if you get a different brand CC now, at some point you will end up swapping either the L/R speakers to match the CC, OR, buying an Aerial CC later because you realize how important it is to match the L/C/R channels. Do it right this time around, and you will save money down the road. |
Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 1007
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 09:39 am: |
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I agree with David, buy used if you have to. L/C/R must be the same brand, or the sound just wont come together properly. |
New member Username: Gepner
Post Number: 4
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 11:00 am: |
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I've had a search on Ebay for some time to try and find a used CC3b and nothing comes up. Haven't heard of audiogon but it looks like used Aerials for sale are rare birds. Thanks for the feedback. |
New member Username: Gepner
Post Number: 5
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 01:36 pm: |
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Are there any other sites I could monitor that might find an aerial center channel? Thanks for any help. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5935
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 01:54 pm: |
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Audiogon and Videogon. You can also ask Echo Audio of Portland to be on the lookout for you.
http://www.echohifi.com/ |
New member Username: Gepner
Post Number: 6
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 11:15 am: |
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I want to thank you guys for great advice - I found a guy selling the aerial cc3b for a 40% discount and grabbed it. You saved me from a big blunder.
Now for rear speakers - monitor audio radius 90 or kef kht 3005.2?
Thanks again. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9638
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 09:43 pm: |
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Way to go helping Ivan, guys! |
