Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for high end center-channel speaker.
A center channel speaker is the anchor of your home entertainment system. It's responsible for handling dialogue and other important sound effects, so it's critical that you choose a speaker that can handle the job. Browse the top-ranked list of high end center-channel speakers below along with associated reviews and opinions.
KEF - 2" 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker - High Gloss Black
Model: HTC7001SKU: 6197966Top comment"very happy with this choice for a center channel speaker. Sound wasn't right until I added this piece so there is sound from the front of the TV instead of just above it. ...Was easy to hook up as a center speaker. Sounds great. Perfect size....KEF Center Channel speaker...Center channel speaker"
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Enjoy theater-quality sound at home with this KEF center-channel speaker. The 30.9-inch unit works with most flat-panel televisions and can be placed on a wall or table.Top comment"very happy with this choice for a center channel speaker. Sound wasn't right until I added this piece so there is sound from the front of the TV instead of just above it. ...Was easy to hook up as a center speaker. Sounds great. Perfect size....KEF Center Channel speaker...Center channel speaker"
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Enjoy theater-quality sound at home with this KEF center-channel speaker. The 30.9-inch unit works with most flat-panel televisions and can be placed on a wall or table.See all Center-Channel SpeakersMartinLogan - Motion Foundation C1 2.5-Way Center Channel Speaker with Dual 5.5” Midbass Drivers (Each) - Black
Model: FC1BSKU: 6548307Top comment"Beat Center Speaker...Absolutely brilliant center channel. Not too big, not wimpy small. Produces the cleanest of vocals and definitely a noticable upgrade from my old center channel. "
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MartinLogan Foundation Series products redefine affordability by incorporating many of MartinLogan's renowned high-performance technologies at accessible prices. Leveraging 40 years of design and engineering prowess and offering MartinLogan’s renowned thin-film performance, Motion Foundation is a gateway into the world of true hi-fi sound. With a choice of 5 different models in 3 different finishes, Motion Foundation speakers are an ideal foundation for building a high performance Stereo or Surround sound system. Bringing high end performance to a wider audience, Motion Foundation offers incredible immersion for all your favorite content. Motion Foundation speakers feature the incredible performance of the Gen2 FMT S, bringing much of the same performance found in our/their larger siblings, in a more compact and affordable package. This high-performance tweeter is paired with a custom Folded Motion Waveguide offering consistent, smooth, and controlled sound across the listening space delivering incredible performance in every seat while also reducing some of the harmful effects of room acoustics. Rounding out the sound are specially designed aluminum woofers for both the midrange and bass drivers offering robust and detailed performance across the board. Motion Foundation models are available in 3 elegant finishes to compliment any decor: Black, Satin White, and Walnut.Top comment"Beat Center Speaker...Absolutely brilliant center channel. Not too big, not wimpy small. Produces the cleanest of vocals and definitely a noticable upgrade from my old center channel. "
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MartinLogan Foundation Series products redefine affordability by incorporating many of MartinLogan's renowned high-performance technologies at accessible prices. Leveraging 40 years of design and engineering prowess and offering MartinLogan’s renowned thin-film performance, Motion Foundation is a gateway into the world of true hi-fi sound. With a choice of 5 different models in 3 different finishes, Motion Foundation speakers are an ideal foundation for building a high performance Stereo or Surround sound system. Bringing high end performance to a wider audience, Motion Foundation offers incredible immersion for all your favorite content. Motion Foundation speakers feature the incredible performance of the Gen2 FMT S, bringing much of the same performance found in our/their larger siblings, in a more compact and affordable package. This high-performance tweeter is paired with a custom Folded Motion Waveguide offering consistent, smooth, and controlled sound across the listening space delivering incredible performance in every seat while also reducing some of the harmful effects of room acoustics. Rounding out the sound are specially designed aluminum woofers for both the midrange and bass drivers offering robust and detailed performance across the board. Motion Foundation models are available in 3 elegant finishes to compliment any decor: Black, Satin White, and Walnut.See all Center-Channel SpeakersPolk Audio - Signature Elite ES35 Center Channel Speaker - Stunning Black
Model: Signature Elite ES35SKU: 6477935Top comment"Polk es35 center channel review...Definitely a nice upgrade from my polk xt35 center channel, glad i made this purchase....Great center channel Polk speaker...Very much enjoy the quality of the sound of this center channel speaker! Greatly enhances my viewing and listening experience!"
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Experience immersive cinematic surround sound in a spacious, enveloping soundstage with Polk Signature Elite ES35 Slim Center Channel Speaker. Featuring a dynamic balanced acoustic array with a 1” High-Resolution Terylene Tweeter, six 3” Mica-Fortified Polypropylene Woofer and Precision Crossovers, this speaker delivers pristine highs, detailed midrange, and offers a realistic reproduction of surround effects and ambient sound for all your movies, music, and video games. Additionally, the patented Dual Power Port Technology extends the overall bass port, providing greater surface area to eliminate turbulence and distortion for louder, deeper, more musical bass impact. With high sensitivity and 4 & 8 Ohm compatibility, the ES35 delivers realistic sound from nearly any amplifier or receiver - including the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound AVRs and supports playback in latest high-resolution movie formats along with music streamed over services like Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music HD, Qobuz and Spotify HiFi. It is Hi-Res Audio Certified, and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatible and can be used as a rear/side speaker or as elevation surrounds for a multi-channel home theater setup. Create a complete home theater by adding other Signature Elite Series speakers (sold separately). Add the Signature Elite ES60 tower pair, ES20 surrounds and any subwoofer for a complete 5.1 surround setup. Elevate any home configuration and get extraordinary sound reproduction from any part of the room.Top comment"Polk es35 center channel review...Definitely a nice upgrade from my polk xt35 center channel, glad i made this purchase....Great center channel Polk speaker...Very much enjoy the quality of the sound of this center channel speaker! Greatly enhances my viewing and listening experience!"
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Experience immersive cinematic surround sound in a spacious, enveloping soundstage with Polk Signature Elite ES35 Slim Center Channel Speaker. Featuring a dynamic balanced acoustic array with a 1” High-Resolution Terylene Tweeter, six 3” Mica-Fortified Polypropylene Woofer and Precision Crossovers, this speaker delivers pristine highs, detailed midrange, and offers a realistic reproduction of surround effects and ambient sound for all your movies, music, and video games. Additionally, the patented Dual Power Port Technology extends the overall bass port, providing greater surface area to eliminate turbulence and distortion for louder, deeper, more musical bass impact. With high sensitivity and 4 & 8 Ohm compatibility, the ES35 delivers realistic sound from nearly any amplifier or receiver - including the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound AVRs and supports playback in latest high-resolution movie formats along with music streamed over services like Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music HD, Qobuz and Spotify HiFi. It is Hi-Res Audio Certified, and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatible and can be used as a rear/side speaker or as elevation surrounds for a multi-channel home theater setup. Create a complete home theater by adding other Signature Elite Series speakers (sold separately). Add the Signature Elite ES60 tower pair, ES20 surrounds and any subwoofer for a complete 5.1 surround setup. Elevate any home configuration and get extraordinary sound reproduction from any part of the room.See all Center-Channel SpeakersAxiim - LINK WISA-ready HD Wireless Transmitter - Black
Model: 1068012SKU: 6384558Top comment"Electronic speaker device...This item enables my speakers to function together with my TV. It really lets the sound resinate at a high level. ...We decided against the WiSA speakers, so we returned this. Built for HIGH END SPEAKERS Wondering if Wisa standard is well enough established to by."
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Do away with speaker wires using this Klipsch Axiim LINK WISA hub. A transmitter with a 24bit/96kHz audio connection allows for high-resolution digital audio wirelessly, and up to 7.1-channel wireless audio surround processing enables 10-band EQ and bass management. With USB 2.0 high speed and Bluetooth 4.2 connection, this Klipsch Axiim LINK WISA hub lets you place your speakers anywhere you like.Top comment"Electronic speaker device...This item enables my speakers to function together with my TV. It really lets the sound resinate at a high level. ...We decided against the WiSA speakers, so we returned this. Built for HIGH END SPEAKERS Wondering if Wisa standard is well enough established to by."
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Do away with speaker wires using this Klipsch Axiim LINK WISA hub. A transmitter with a 24bit/96kHz audio connection allows for high-resolution digital audio wirelessly, and up to 7.1-channel wireless audio surround processing enables 10-band EQ and bass management. With USB 2.0 high speed and Bluetooth 4.2 connection, this Klipsch Axiim LINK WISA hub lets you place your speakers anywhere you like.See all Wireless & Multiroom AudioPolk Audio - Monitor XT60 Tower Speaker - Midnight Black
Model: Monitor XT60SKU: 6477931Top comment"The midrange is amazing and the high end has minimal roll off. Used a Cambridge AXA35 and drove them well....They pump out the full range of sound one would expect from left/right front channel speakers. I've paired them with a Polk subwoofer, Sony center channel, and Samsung rear speakers, and it's movie theater quality. "
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Experience an extraordinary cinematic surround sound in an immersive, enveloping soundstage with Polk Monitor XT60 tower speaker. Featuring a 1" High-Resolution Terylene Tweeter, a 6.5" Dynamically Balanced Woofer, and dual 6.5" Passive Radiators, 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 MXT60 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. Create a complete home theater by adding other Monitor XT Series speakers (sold separately). Add the MXT20 bookshelf pair, MXT40 center channel, 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.Top comment"The midrange is amazing and the high end has minimal roll off. Used a Cambridge AXA35 and drove them well....They pump out the full range of sound one would expect from left/right front channel speakers. I've paired them with a Polk subwoofer, Sony center channel, and Samsung rear speakers, and it's movie theater quality. "
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Experience an extraordinary cinematic surround sound in an immersive, enveloping soundstage with Polk Monitor XT60 tower speaker. Featuring a 1" High-Resolution Terylene Tweeter, a 6.5" Dynamically Balanced Woofer, and dual 6.5" Passive Radiators, 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 MXT60 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. Create a complete home theater by adding other Monitor XT Series speakers (sold separately). Add the MXT20 bookshelf pair, MXT40 center channel, 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.See all Floor SpeakersMartinLogan - Motion Dual 4" Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Each) - Black
Model: MOTION SLM-XLSKU: 3781028Top comment"Center channel...Nice speaker...Im using it as a center channel and very pleased with the sound and the look."
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Overhaul your sound system with this MartinLogan Motion SLM XL speaker. Two 4-inch high-excursion fiber cone woofers and four passive bass radiators help you feel the beat with powerful but detailed bass. This MartinLogan Motion SLM XL speaker has a Folded Motion tweeter that delivers accurate high and mid-range tones.Top comment"Center channel...Nice speaker...Im using it as a center channel and very pleased with the sound and the look."
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Overhaul your sound system with this MartinLogan Motion SLM XL speaker. Two 4-inch high-excursion fiber cone woofers and four passive bass radiators help you feel the beat with powerful but detailed bass. This MartinLogan Motion SLM XL speaker has a Folded Motion tweeter that delivers accurate high and mid-range tones.See all Floor SpeakersPolk Audio - Monitor XT20 Bookshelf Speaker Pair - Midnight Black
Model: Monitor XT20SKU: 6477926Top comment"They are not high end, so don't expect that. They do exactly what they state they will do. ...I bought 4 of these speakers, center channel, sub, & atmos speakers and paired with a Denon AVR S760H and couldn't be happier! "
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Experience an extraordinary cinematic surround sound in an immersive, enveloping soundstage with Polk Monitor XT20 Bookshelf Speaker. Featuring a dynamic balanced acoustic array with a 1” High-Resolution Terylene Tweeter and a 6.5" Woofer, 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 MXT20 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 front, rear or surround speaker for any multi-channel home theater setup. Create a complete home theater by adding other Monitor XT Series speakers (sold separately). Add the MXT60 tower pair, MXT30 center channel, 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.Top comment"They are not high end, so don't expect that. They do exactly what they state they will do. ...I bought 4 of these speakers, center channel, sub, & atmos speakers and paired with a Denon AVR S760H and couldn't be happier! "
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Experience an extraordinary cinematic surround sound in an immersive, enveloping soundstage with Polk Monitor XT20 Bookshelf Speaker. Featuring a dynamic balanced acoustic array with a 1” High-Resolution Terylene Tweeter and a 6.5" Woofer, 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 MXT20 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 front, rear or surround speaker for any multi-channel home theater setup. Create a complete home theater by adding other Monitor XT Series speakers (sold separately). Add the MXT60 tower pair, MXT30 center channel, 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.See all Bookshelf SpeakersMartinLogan - Motion XT C100 2.5-Way Center-Channel with Dual 6.5” Midbass Drivers (Each) - Gloss Black
Model: XTC100GBSKU: 6531266Top comment"Your center channel audio never sounded this good!...As detailed in my other review Ill just summarize that I love the look of this speaker. Im a real fan of anything matte black and this center channel speaker looks awesome! ...Amazingly clear and fantastic sounding center...Most of the time I have turn up the volume on the center channel to get a good mix with all three front speakers. "
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The 4th generation Motion XT Series ushers in a new era of design and aesthetics for MartinLogan. The three modern, yet timeless, colorways can compliment any room while being a focal point if so desired. Motion XT evokes a unique look and sound, pairing high-performance woofers with exclusive Folded Motion Tweeter technology, a staple of MartinLogan products. The Motion Waveguide enhances the Controlled Dispersion of the Gen2 Folded Motion XT Tweeter to a high precision 45°(Vertical) by 90°(Horizontal) to accommodate a wide range of seating while reducing performance robbing floor and ceiling reflections within the environment.Top comment"Your center channel audio never sounded this good!...As detailed in my other review Ill just summarize that I love the look of this speaker. Im a real fan of anything matte black and this center channel speaker looks awesome! ...Amazingly clear and fantastic sounding center...Most of the time I have turn up the volume on the center channel to get a good mix with all three front speakers. "
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The 4th generation Motion XT Series ushers in a new era of design and aesthetics for MartinLogan. The three modern, yet timeless, colorways can compliment any room while being a focal point if so desired. Motion XT evokes a unique look and sound, pairing high-performance woofers with exclusive Folded Motion Tweeter technology, a staple of MartinLogan products. The Motion Waveguide enhances the Controlled Dispersion of the Gen2 Folded Motion XT Tweeter to a high precision 45°(Vertical) by 90°(Horizontal) to accommodate a wide range of seating while reducing performance robbing floor and ceiling reflections within the environment.See all Center-Channel Speakers