Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for compact center channel speaker.
A center channel speaker is a critical component of any home theater system. It's responsible for handling dialogue, which makes the center channel one of the most important speakers in your home theater. A good center channel speaker isn't just about quality sound, though; it also needs to fit in your room and blend in with your other speakers. Browse the top-ranked list of center channel speakers below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Polk Audio - Polk Reserve Series R300 Compact Center Channel Speaker, New 1" Pinnacle Ring Tweeter & Dual 5.25" Turbine Cone Woofers - Black
Model: Reserve R300SKU: 6465721See all Home Theater & Stereo SystemsProduct Description
Experience depth and accuracy in a compact design with Polk Reserve R300 Compact Center Channel Loudspeaker. Featuring a two-way driver design with a 1” high-definition Pinnacle Ring tweeter and dual 5.25” Turbine Cone Woofer, this flagship speaker delivers pristine highs, detailed midrange, and effortless bass for all your movies, music, and video games. With Hi-Res Audio Certification, the Polk Reserve R300 delivers clear and detailed high-end response so that you get crystal-clear dialogues and immersive audio for all your entertainment. Place it on a stand (sold separately), shelf, tabletop, or any other stable flat surface, or mount it on the wall as per your wish. Create a complete home theater by adding other Reserve Series speakers (sold separately). Add a pair of R100 or R200 bookshelf speaker and two R500 or R600 tower speakers or add two R350 LCR Speakers as L/R Surrounds. Get extraordinary sound reproduction from any part of the room.See all Home Theater & Stereo SystemsProduct Description
Experience depth and accuracy in a compact design with Polk Reserve R300 Compact Center Channel Loudspeaker. Featuring a two-way driver design with a 1” high-definition Pinnacle Ring tweeter and dual 5.25” Turbine Cone Woofer, this flagship speaker delivers pristine highs, detailed midrange, and effortless bass for all your movies, music, and video games. With Hi-Res Audio Certification, the Polk Reserve R300 delivers clear and detailed high-end response so that you get crystal-clear dialogues and immersive audio for all your entertainment. Place it on a stand (sold separately), shelf, tabletop, or any other stable flat surface, or mount it on the wall as per your wish. Create a complete home theater by adding other Reserve Series speakers (sold separately). Add a pair of R100 or R200 bookshelf speaker and two R500 or R600 tower speakers or add two R350 LCR Speakers as L/R Surrounds. Get extraordinary sound reproduction from any part of the room.See all Home Theater & Stereo SystemsYour price for this item is $449.99Yamaha - 2.1-Channel Indoor Compact Bluetooth Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer - Black
Model: SR-C30ABLSKU: 6530591Top comment"Excellent sounding compact sound bar...When it comes to sound quality, I am impressed with the clarity of speech, the sensation that there is a center channel speaker, and the fullness of the sound, especially when in the 3D mode. ...The Yamaha 2.1-Channel Indoor Compact Bluetooth Sound Bar is a great addition to any home theatre setup. "
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There are 4 different sound modes so you can match the sound to your content and mood. Stereo mode is ideal for music and podcasts while Standard is ideal for TV programs. Try Game mode to immerse yourself in your latest battle and use 3D Movie mode to create an expansive theater experience. Use the included remote or the Sound Bar Remote app.Top comment"Excellent sounding compact sound bar...When it comes to sound quality, I am impressed with the clarity of speech, the sensation that there is a center channel speaker, and the fullness of the sound, especially when in the 3D mode. ...The Yamaha 2.1-Channel Indoor Compact Bluetooth Sound Bar is a great addition to any home theatre setup. "
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There are 4 different sound modes so you can match the sound to your content and mood. Stereo mode is ideal for music and podcasts while Standard is ideal for TV programs. Try Game mode to immerse yourself in your latest battle and use 3D Movie mode to create an expansive theater experience. Use the included remote or the Sound Bar Remote app.See all Sound BarsYour price for this item is $279.95Klipsch - Next Gen Reference Series Quad 3-1/2" 400-Watt Passive 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Black
Model: 1069856 R-30-C IISKU: 6501485Top comment"Center channel speaker...This is a fabulous center channel speaker and fit perfectly into my fireplace entertainment center...Center Channel...I love this center channel speaker voices are very clear and very good over all sound quality"
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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.Top comment"Center channel speaker...This is a fabulous center channel speaker and fit perfectly into my fireplace entertainment center...Center Channel...I love this center channel speaker voices are very clear and very good over all sound quality"
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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.See all Center-Channel SpeakersYour price for this item is $499.98KEF - R Series Dual 5-1/4" Passive 3-Way Center-Channel Speaker - White Gloss
Model: R2C WHITESKU: 6309093Top comment"KEF - R Series Dual 5-1/4" Passive 3-Way Center...The KEF R Series 3-way Center Channel speaker provides Concert Level Clarity from a powerful compact center channel design. ...Loving this so far. I have had a few center channel speakers over the years but this one hands down is the best one I have had. "
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Bring amazing audio to your home theatre with this KEF three-way closed box speaker. The internal bracing dissipates unwanted vibrations to deliver clear sound, and the Shadow Flare system reduces harmful cabinet diffraction in delicate high frequencies. This KEF three-way closed box speaker has low-frequency bass drivers to deliver impressive punch and speed.Top comment"KEF - R Series Dual 5-1/4" Passive 3-Way Center...The KEF R Series 3-way Center Channel speaker provides Concert Level Clarity from a powerful compact center channel design. ...Loving this so far. I have had a few center channel speakers over the years but this one hands down is the best one I have had. "
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Bring amazing audio to your home theatre with this KEF three-way closed box speaker. The internal bracing dissipates unwanted vibrations to deliver clear sound, and the Shadow Flare system reduces harmful cabinet diffraction in delicate high frequencies. This KEF three-way closed box speaker has low-frequency bass drivers to deliver impressive punch and speed.See all Bookshelf SpeakersYour price for this item is $1,104.99The regular price is $1,299.98LG - 5.1.3 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X - Black
Model: S90QYSKU: 6498851Top comment"It’s a huge improvement over the last model. The extra up firing center channel makes voices clear and crisp without hurting any extra sound detail. ...I'll now buy another one of these for our first LG OLED. Can't here the center channel very well on any of these TV's without a sound bar. "
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Experience an amazing, premium sound experience with a sound bar with the world's first up-firing center channel for crystal-clear dialogue and a powerful subwoofer that is sure to bring out the goosebumps.Top comment"It’s a huge improvement over the last model. The extra up firing center channel makes voices clear and crisp without hurting any extra sound detail. ...I'll now buy another one of these for our first LG OLED. Can't here the center channel very well on any of these TV's without a sound bar. "
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Experience an amazing, premium sound experience with a sound bar with the world's first up-firing center channel for crystal-clear dialogue and a powerful subwoofer that is sure to bring out the goosebumps.See all Sound BarsYour price for this item is $699.99The previous price was $1,199.99LG - 9.1.5 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X - Black
Model: S95QRSKU: 6498849Top comment"I did feel the upfiring center channel does provide better overall speech performance than front firing. "
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Get ready for the latest in premium sound from our best-in-class sound bar with the world’s first up-firing center channel for clear dialogue, a total of 17 speaker drivers and a rear up-firing rear speaker kit for the most immersive, goosebump-giving sound experience from LG.Top comment"I did feel the upfiring center channel does provide better overall speech performance than front firing. "
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Get ready for the latest in premium sound from our best-in-class sound bar with the world’s first up-firing center channel for clear dialogue, a total of 17 speaker drivers and a rear up-firing rear speaker kit for the most immersive, goosebump-giving sound experience from LG.See all Sound BarsYour price for this item is $1,299.99The previous price was $1,799.99MartinLogan - Motion 3-1/2" 65-Watt Passive 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Gloss black
Model: MO6IBLSKU: 5870728Top comment"Great compact center channel speaker...Excellent sound for its size. Compact makes for easy placement .Martin Logan makes great products ....Center Channel Speaker...This is a very good center channel speaker for the money. Turned the Sony back for this one. "
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Experience high-performance audio with this MartinLogan Motion center channel speaker. The large surface area and lightning-fast response of the tweeter ensures smooth sound, stunning clarity and high dynamic range. Flexible installation options for this MartinLogan Motion center channel speaker let you mount it horizontally or vertically around a wall-mounted flat screen TV.Top comment"Great compact center channel speaker...Excellent sound for its size. Compact makes for easy placement .Martin Logan makes great products ....Center Channel Speaker...This is a very good center channel speaker for the money. Turned the Sony back for this one. "
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Experience high-performance audio with this MartinLogan Motion center channel speaker. The large surface area and lightning-fast response of the tweeter ensures smooth sound, stunning clarity and high dynamic range. Flexible installation options for this MartinLogan Motion center channel speaker let you mount it horizontally or vertically around a wall-mounted flat screen TV.See all Center-Channel SpeakersYour price for this item is $299.98Sony - HTS100F 2.0 Channel Soundbar with Bass Reflex Speaker - Black
Model: HTS100FSKU: 6380856Top comment"[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the Sony 2 channel built-in tweeter Soundbar. Excellent sound quality and simple to hook up to my TV. ...I am in love with the Sony 2 Channel built-in tweeter Soundbar. It was easy to hook up. "
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The compact, space-conscious HT-S100F sound bar delivers enhanced sound quality, featuring a Bass Reflex speaker for deeper audio. This sound bar connects easily to a TV with HDMI ARC and brings high quality, room-filling sound with S-Force Pro Front Surround sound, with the ability to play your favorite music via USB or Bluetooth.Top comment"[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the Sony 2 channel built-in tweeter Soundbar. Excellent sound quality and simple to hook up to my TV. ...I am in love with the Sony 2 Channel built-in tweeter Soundbar. It was easy to hook up. "
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The compact, space-conscious HT-S100F sound bar delivers enhanced sound quality, featuring a Bass Reflex speaker for deeper audio. This sound bar connects easily to a TV with HDMI ARC and brings high quality, room-filling sound with S-Force Pro Front Surround sound, with the ability to play your favorite music via USB or Bluetooth.See all Sound BarsYour price for this item is $99.99The previous price was $129.99Samsung - HW-S50B 3.0ch All in One Soundbar with Dolby 5.1 / DTS Virutal:X - Black
Model: HW-S50B/ZASKU: 6505158See all Sound BarsProduct Description
Enjoy room filling sound in an all in one design. Experience captivating 3D audio with Dolby Digital 5.1 capable and DTS Virtual :X. Perfectly synchronized TV and soundbar sound brings a new level of immersion. Plus, don't miss a word, thanks to a built in center speaker.See all Sound BarsProduct Description
Enjoy room filling sound in an all in one design. Experience captivating 3D audio with Dolby Digital 5.1 capable and DTS Virtual :X. Perfectly synchronized TV and soundbar sound brings a new level of immersion. Plus, don't miss a word, thanks to a built in center speaker.See all Sound BarsYour price for this item is $199.99The previous price was $249.99LG - 5.1.2 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X - Black
Model: S75QRSKU: 6498853Top comment"LG 5.1.2 Channel Soundbar works great....The LG 5.1.2 Channel Soundbar works great. It has multiple speakers for clear sound. ...Needs more base and center speaker needs more more volume and surround sound speakers that go in the back definitely need to have more sound to him lacking in center and surround and definitely more base base is not nearly enough"
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From movie night to gaming all-night to music anytime, make everything you do sound even better with a sound system that delivers big with premium features like the immersive audio of DolbyAtmos® and Meridian Audio Technology, plus a surround-worthy rear speaker kit.*Top comment"LG 5.1.2 Channel Soundbar works great....The LG 5.1.2 Channel Soundbar works great. It has multiple speakers for clear sound. ...Needs more base and center speaker needs more more volume and surround sound speakers that go in the back definitely need to have more sound to him lacking in center and surround and definitely more base base is not nearly enough"
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From movie night to gaming all-night to music anytime, make everything you do sound even better with a sound system that delivers big with premium features like the immersive audio of DolbyAtmos® and Meridian Audio Technology, plus a surround-worthy rear speaker kit.*See all Sound BarsYour price for this item is $349.99The previous price was $699.99