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 theater system. It's responsible for handling dialogue and other critical sound effects, so it needs to be powerful enough to handle the job without distorting or clipping. Browse the top-ranked list of high-end center-channel speakers below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Sony - HT-A9 7.1 Channel High Performance Home Theater System - Light Gray
Model: HTA9SKU: 6467424Top comment"Two significant downsides, the size if the speakers and “empty” center channel. Both made a traditional soundbar with atmos and rear surrounds a better option for my space. ...Goes great with my a90j. The phantom center channel is great too....Great surround, poor virtual center channel"
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A new frontier of surround sound awaits you. Feel sound from every direction and distance, even beyond the boundaries of your room. With our unique 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology. The HT-A9 surround sound system immerses you, your family and friends in a multi-dimensional experience like never before.Top comment"Two significant downsides, the size if the speakers and “empty” center channel. Both made a traditional soundbar with atmos and rear surrounds a better option for my space. ...Goes great with my a90j. The phantom center channel is great too....Great surround, poor virtual center channel"
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A new frontier of surround sound awaits you. Feel sound from every direction and distance, even beyond the boundaries of your room. With our unique 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology. The HT-A9 surround sound system immerses you, your family and friends in a multi-dimensional experience like never before.See all Sound BarsKEF - Q series 5-1/4" Passive 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Black
Model: Q250CBSKU: 6379835Top comment"KEF Q250 Center channel speaker...Bought the kef q250 center channel speaker and it's working great in my living room....Perfect Center Channel Speaker...Works perfectly with KEF 350 speakers and television."
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Upgrade the way you listen to your favorite tracks with this black KEF Q Series center channel speaker. The 5.25-inch low-frequency driver with matching radiators delivers deep bass, while the 1-inch dome tweeter ensures clear high-frequency notes. This KEF Q Series center channel speaker has surround and rear suspension to reduce interference.Top comment"KEF Q250 Center channel speaker...Bought the kef q250 center channel speaker and it's working great in my living room....Perfect Center Channel Speaker...Works perfectly with KEF 350 speakers and television."
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Upgrade the way you listen to your favorite tracks with this black KEF Q Series center channel speaker. The 5.25-inch low-frequency driver with matching radiators delivers deep bass, while the 1-inch dome tweeter ensures clear high-frequency notes. This KEF Q Series center channel speaker has surround and rear suspension to reduce interference.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 SpeakersKEF - LS50 5-1/4" 2-Way Studio Monitors (Pair) - Matte Black
Model: LS50 MATTE BLACKSKU: 6341757Top comment"Yamaha AV receiver,Klipsch center channel, in ceiling speakers for rear- a 5.1 setup. ...Great speakers...I ordered these to replace my Sony core system. These speakers sound magical with my set up. I use them as L&R sounds with a KEF Q250C as the center channel because of the matching 5.25” Uni-Q driver and the matching matte black finish. "
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Experience big sound from a small package with this pair of KEF LS50 mini monitor speakers. The innovative cabinet design utilizes specially designed ports for efficient output, while Uni-Q drivers deliver clean sound that is true to life. Use these compact KEF LS50 mini monitor speakers when space is limited.Top comment"Yamaha AV receiver,Klipsch center channel, in ceiling speakers for rear- a 5.1 setup. ...Great speakers...I ordered these to replace my Sony core system. These speakers sound magical with my set up. I use them as L&R sounds with a KEF Q250C as the center channel because of the matching 5.25” Uni-Q driver and the matching matte black finish. "
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Experience big sound from a small package with this pair of KEF LS50 mini monitor speakers. The innovative cabinet design utilizes specially designed ports for efficient output, while Uni-Q drivers deliver clean sound that is true to life. Use these compact KEF LS50 mini monitor speakers when space is limited.See all Bookshelf SpeakersKEF - LS50 5-1/4" 2-Way Studio Monitors (Pair) - High Gloss Piano Black
Model: LS50SKU: 5838523Top comment"One of the best overall bookshelf speakers today...With a home theater, if the room is big enough to need a center channel, the room is probably too big for these speakers....Great little speakers pack a punch....Not inexpensive but purchase during Black Friday sale, so $300 oss of List price. Good looking high quality in a small package."
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Immerse yourself in sound with this adaptable KEF LS50 mini monitor speaker. Compact, yet powerful, this wireless unit comes with a pro-quality Uni-Q driver and an FEA-designed cabinet for a crisp, dynamic audio experience. Use this versatile KEF LS50 mini monitor speaker by itself or incorporate it into your studio-grade home theater setup.Top comment"One of the best overall bookshelf speakers today...With a home theater, if the room is big enough to need a center channel, the room is probably too big for these speakers....Great little speakers pack a punch....Not inexpensive but purchase during Black Friday sale, so $300 oss of List price. Good looking high quality in a small package."
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Immerse yourself in sound with this adaptable KEF LS50 mini monitor speaker. Compact, yet powerful, this wireless unit comes with a pro-quality Uni-Q driver and an FEA-designed cabinet for a crisp, dynamic audio experience. Use this versatile KEF LS50 mini monitor speaker by itself or incorporate it into your studio-grade home theater setup.See all Bookshelf SpeakersSVS - Ultra Dual 6-1/2" Passive 3-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Black oak
Model: ULTRA CENTER CHANNEL, BLACK OASKU: 5707706Top comment"Center channel...Planning on purchasing other speakers...SVS ULTRA CENTER...The dialogue is incredible from this center channel very clear and really good separation i love svs..."
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Hear movie dialogue in crystal clarity with this SVS Ultra center loudspeaker. Its dual 6.5-inch woofers enhance the clarity of low-frequency voices, while the 4-inch midrange driver and vertically aligned 1-inch FEA-optimized tweeter reproduce high-frequency details accurately. This SVS Ultra center loudspeaker keeps you engaged with its SoundMatch three-way crossover.Top comment"Center channel...Planning on purchasing other speakers...SVS ULTRA CENTER...The dialogue is incredible from this center channel very clear and really good separation i love svs..."
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Hear movie dialogue in crystal clarity with this SVS Ultra center loudspeaker. Its dual 6.5-inch woofers enhance the clarity of low-frequency voices, while the 4-inch midrange driver and vertically aligned 1-inch FEA-optimized tweeter reproduce high-frequency details accurately. This SVS Ultra center loudspeaker keeps you engaged with its SoundMatch three-way crossover.See all Center-Channel SpeakersMartinLogan - Motion Dual 5-1/2" Passive 2.5-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Gloss Black
Model: MO30IGBSKU: 6371180Top comment"This center channel rocks!!!...This center channel speaker rocks!!!!...Center speaker...Great sound for center channel speaker if your looking for a center speaker"
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Enjoy high-fidelity audio with this MartinLogan Motion 30i center channel speaker. The two rear-vented 5.5-inch aluminum cone woofers produce loud, accurate bass, and the Folded Motion tweeter delivers consistently crisp, clear high and mid-range audio. This MartinLogan Motion 30i center channel speaker has a modern design that adds a touch of style to almost any space.Top comment"This center channel rocks!!!...This center channel speaker rocks!!!!...Center speaker...Great sound for center channel speaker if your looking for a center speaker"
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Enjoy high-fidelity audio with this MartinLogan Motion 30i center channel speaker. The two rear-vented 5.5-inch aluminum cone woofers produce loud, accurate bass, and the Folded Motion tweeter delivers consistently crisp, clear high and mid-range audio. This MartinLogan Motion 30i center channel speaker has a modern design that adds a touch of style to almost any space.See all Center-Channel SpeakersNakamichi - Shockwafe 7.1.4Ch 850W Soundbar System with 10” Wireless Subwoofer, Dolby Atmos, eARC and SSE MAX - Black
Model: SHOCKWAFE PRO 7.1 SSE MAXSKU: 6517688Top comment"Please don't compare with full fledge 7.1 setup or high end sony systems (almost double the price)...One of the few affordable high end that support dts and atmos"
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Get ready for a breathtaking audio experience like never before with the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1.4-channel sound bar system with SSE Max technology. The extended-range twin-cone drivers and silk dome tweeters in the soundbar and surround speakers enhance movies, music and games with smooth, crystal-clear audio. The upgraded 10” subwoofer delivers bass as deep as 30Hz. The 2nd Gen two-way surround speakers (wired to subs) produce lifelike sound from all directions, exactly like the cinemaTop comment"Please don't compare with full fledge 7.1 setup or high end sony systems (almost double the price)...One of the few affordable high end that support dts and atmos"
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Get ready for a breathtaking audio experience like never before with the Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1.4-channel sound bar system with SSE Max technology. The extended-range twin-cone drivers and silk dome tweeters in the soundbar and surround speakers enhance movies, music and games with smooth, crystal-clear audio. The upgraded 10” subwoofer delivers bass as deep as 30Hz. The 2nd Gen two-way surround speakers (wired to subs) produce lifelike sound from all directions, exactly like the cinemaSee all Sound BarsInsignia™ - 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Speakers (Pair) - Black
Model: NS-IOPS22SKU: 6494733Top comment"I purchased these speakers to add as surround back channels to my current setup. ...Pretty solid speakers...These speakers work great as rear surrounds for my setup! "
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Enjoy the sound of your favorite song indoors or outdoors with the Insignia NS-IOPS22 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Speakers (Pair). Simply connect the speakers to an amplifier, receiver, or similar device and enjoy great sound. With up to 60 W of peak power, these speakers will play your music with crisp, clear sound. They feature a 4” polypropylene woofer cone and a 1/2" Mylar tweeter, a 90Hz – 20kHz frequency response and an 84dB sensitivity, all ensuring high-quality sound that will leave you impressed. Equipped with a 2-way speaker system, music will sound like it’s coming from just one source rather than several separate sources. They also include adjustable mounting brackets and hardware, providing flexible placement options so you can use the speakers indoors or outdoors, vertically or horizontally. Keep the music going with these indoor and outdoor Insignia speakers.Top comment"I purchased these speakers to add as surround back channels to my current setup. ...Pretty solid speakers...These speakers work great as rear surrounds for my setup! "
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Enjoy the sound of your favorite song indoors or outdoors with the Insignia NS-IOPS22 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Speakers (Pair). Simply connect the speakers to an amplifier, receiver, or similar device and enjoy great sound. With up to 60 W of peak power, these speakers will play your music with crisp, clear sound. They feature a 4” polypropylene woofer cone and a 1/2" Mylar tweeter, a 90Hz – 20kHz frequency response and an 84dB sensitivity, all ensuring high-quality sound that will leave you impressed. Equipped with a 2-way speaker system, music will sound like it’s coming from just one source rather than several separate sources. They also include adjustable mounting brackets and hardware, providing flexible placement options so you can use the speakers indoors or outdoors, vertically or horizontally. Keep the music going with these indoor and outdoor Insignia speakers.See all Bookshelf SpeakersSony - HTS100F 2.0 Channel Soundbar with Bass Reflex Speaker - Black
Model: HTS100FSKU: 6380856Top comment"If you want a high quality soundbar that delivers a quality sound experience, then this is a product for you....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"If you want a high quality soundbar that delivers a quality sound experience, then this is a product for you....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 Bars