
Customers are positive about the Stage2 245C 2.5-Way Quad Center Channel Loudspeaker's sound quality, with reviewers noting that it never sounds boomy. The speaker's design and size have also been well-received. Finally, the tweeter is excellent at reproducing high frequencies.
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Designed and engineered at our world-famous Acoustic Engineering Center of Excellence in Northridge, California, the Stage 245C is a center channel loudspeaker and is voiced to blend seamlessly with Stage 2 floorstanding mains, bookshelf mains, or even In-wall mains. This loudspeaker features a 2.5-way way design with Next Generation patented High-Definition Imaging (HDI) waveguide geometry, 1-inch (25mm) Anodized Aluminum dome tweeter, and quad 4.5-inch (114mm) Polycellulose ribbed cone woofers that provides deep, signature JBL bass.

Experience an extraordinary cinematic surround sound in an immersive, enveloping soundstage with Polk Monitor XT35 slim center channel speaker. Featuring a dynamic balanced acoustic array with a 1” High-Resolution Terylene Tweeter and four 3" Woofers, this speaker delivers hi-resolution, lifelike audio and punchy, responsive bass, with low distortion for all your movies, music, and video games. With high sensitivity and 4 & 8 Ohm compatibility, the MXT35 delivers realistic sound from nearly any amplifier or receiver—including the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound AVRs. It is Hi-Res Audio Certified, and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatible and can be used as a left or right surround speaker for any multi-channel home theater setup. Featuring a slim design, it fits right below your TV without blocking your view or remote. It features keyhole slots for easy wall mounting. Create a complete home theater by adding other Monitor XT Series speakers (sold separately). Add the MXT60 tower pair, MXT20 bookshelf pair, MXT90 height module and MXT12 subwoofer for a complete 5.1 surround setup. Elevate any home configuration and get extraordinary sound reproduction from any part of the room.

Upgrade your home theater with the Klipsch Next Generation Reference 30C center channel speaker. The aluminum tweeter with linear travel suspension and all new spun-copper thermoformed crystalline polymer (TCP) woofer with steeper anglies of the cones for a smoother response and improved accuracy and transparency. The Next Gen Klipsch Reference center channel speaker has a slim design that compliments todays flat panel TVs with an unobtrusive footprint.

The SS-CS8M2 center-channel speaker (single) enhances vocal clarity and depth with dual reinforced woofers and a soft dome tweeter. Featuring a tuned ported cabinet, rear bass reflex, lightweight voice coil for improved sound pressure, and advanced damping materials, this speaker delivers natural vocals and dynamic mid-range clarity. Compatible with Sony AV receivers and CS series speakers.
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