Toasted Almond
RIP 1952-2016
Center channel speakers are used to create a stable center image:
A) In the old days, if one's speakers were too far apart, it COULD degrade the ability of the system to create a stable and believable center image. Look at the ass end of old Fisher 500 tube receivers, and you will find a "center" pre-out, as well as "rear" pre-outs. Center speakers have been around a little longer than Dolby Digital.
B)In the new days, if one's speakers are too far apart, or if ones listening position isn't on-axis, OR, if a lot of other peoples listening position is a concern.
If your seat is on-axis, the only thing you're missing when you don't use a center channel, is the receipt for that center channel speaker.
Almond, Toasted/MSgt, USAF
A) In the old days, if one's speakers were too far apart, it COULD degrade the ability of the system to create a stable and believable center image. Look at the ass end of old Fisher 500 tube receivers, and you will find a "center" pre-out, as well as "rear" pre-outs. Center speakers have been around a little longer than Dolby Digital.
B)In the new days, if one's speakers are too far apart, or if ones listening position isn't on-axis, OR, if a lot of other peoples listening position is a concern.
If your seat is on-axis, the only thing you're missing when you don't use a center channel, is the receipt for that center channel speaker.
Almond, Toasted/MSgt, USAF