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Centre Speakers

Centre speakers are perhaps the most important in any home theatre systems. Largely responsible for dialogue reproduction, choosing the right centre speaker will ensure optimal performance when watching your favourite movies at home.

Centre speakers are perhaps the most important in any home theatre systems. Largely responsible for dialogue reproduction, choosing the right centre speaker will ensure optimal performance when watching your favourite movies at home.

Centre channel speakers are typically designed with specific characteristics that enhance dialogue intelligibility. They often feature a horizontal design, which helps in accurately reproducing voices and dialogue, and may incorporate technologies like dedicated midrange drivers or waveguides for improved clarity.

Centre channel speakers are incredibly versatile and can also be used in multi-channel music playback to enhance your listening experience.

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Wharfedale Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker, White

Wharfedale Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker, White
Focused and precise centre speaker
RRP £109.00
£99.00
20+ in stock
CLEARANCE

Q Acoustics Q 3090Ci Centre Speaker (Single), Graphite Grey

Q Acoustics Q 3090Ci Centre Speaker (Single), Graphite Grey
Mid/Bass Driver
RRP £199.00
£139.00
1 in stock

KEF T101c Centre Speaker (Single), Black

KEF T101c Centre Speaker (Single), Black
Slim profile full-sized satellite speakers
RRP £165.00
£141.50
2 in stock
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ELAC Debut C5.2 Centre Speaker, Black Ash

ELAC Debut C5.2 Centre Speaker, Black Ash
Ideal for home cinema enthusiasts
RRP £219.00
£159.00
20+ in stock

Acoustic Energy AE107 Centre Speaker (Single), Satin Black

Acoustic Energy AE107 Centre Speaker (Single), Satin Black
Drive Unit - 110mm paper cone
RRP £229.99
£179.00
1 in stock
CLEARANCE

Monitor Audio Bronze C150 Centre Speaker (Single), White

Monitor Audio Bronze C150 Centre Speaker (Single), White
Stylish centre speaker offers great sounds
RRP £299.00
£188.50
2 in stock

Monitor Audio Radius 200 Centre Speaker (Single), Satin White

Monitor Audio Radius 200 Centre Speaker (Single), Satin White
4" C-CAM bass drivers
£225.00
1 in stock

Wharfedale Diamond 12.C Centre Speaker, Light Oak

Wharfedale Diamond 12.C Centre Speaker, Light Oak
Closed-box design for easier placement
£229.00
2 in stock

KEF T301c Centre Speaker (Single), Black

KEF T301c Centre Speaker (Single), Black
Slim profile full-sized satellite speakers
RRP £299.00
£249.00
5 in stock

ELAC Debut C6.2 Ash Vinyl Centre Speaker, Black

ELAC Debut C6.2 Ash Vinyl Centre Speaker, Black
New Tweeter with Wide-Dispersion Waveguide
RRP £299.00
£279.00
1 in stock

Q Acoustics 3090c Centre Speaker, Satin White

Q Acoustics 3090c Centre Speaker, Satin White
Sleek design ideal for home cinema setups
£299.00
2 in stock
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ELAC Uni-Fi Reference Centre Speaker, White

ELAC Uni-Fi Reference Centre Speaker, White
3-Way Bass Reflex
RRP £499.00
£299.00
1 in stock

Klipsch R-30C Centre Speaker (Single), Black

Klipsch R-30C Centre Speaker (Single), Black
Natural and stylish centre speaker
RRP £349.00
£329.00
2 in stock

DALI OBERON Vokal Centre Speaker (Single), Dark Walnut

DALI OBERON Vokal Centre Speaker (Single), Dark Walnut
Matching centre speaker for Oberon range
RRP £399.00
£349.00
2 in stock
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JBL Studio 625C Centre Speaker, Dark Wood

JBL Studio 625C Centre Speaker, Dark Wood
Compact 2.5-way Studio 6 Home Cinema Speaker
RRP £425.00
£359.00
1 in stock

Q Acoustics Q 5090 Centre Speaker, Satin White

Q Acoustics Q 5090 Centre Speaker, Satin White
C3 Continuous Curved Cone mid/bass drivers
RRP £399.00
£359.00
1 in stock

JBL Stage 245C Centre Speaker, Black

JBL Stage 245C Centre Speaker, Black
Quad 4.5-inch ribbed cone drivers
RRP £449.00
£399.00
4 in stock
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ELAC Carina CC 241.4 Centre Speaker, Satin White

ELAC Carina CC 241.4 Centre Speaker, Satin White
Type: 3-way Vented box
RRP £799.00
£399.00
3 in stock

ELAC Debut Reference Centre Speaker, Dark Walnut

ELAC Debut Reference Centre Speaker, Dark Walnut
Improved High Frequency Response
£399.00
1 in stock

Klipsch RP-500C MKII Centre Speaker (Single), Walnut

Klipsch RP-500C MKII Centre Speaker (Single), Walnut
Dual 5.25 inch Cerametallic Cone Woofers
£449.00
1 in stock

Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3 Centre Speaker, Black

Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3 Centre Speaker, Black
Upgraded Titanium Dome tweeter
RRP £649.00
£499.00
1 in stock

ELAC Uni-Fi Reference Centre Speaker, Black

ELAC Uni-Fi Reference Centre Speaker, Black
3-Way Bass Reflex
£499.00
3 in stock

DALI OBERON Vokal Active Centre Speaker (Single), White

DALI OBERON Vokal Active Centre Speaker (Single), White
Woofer / SMC
RRP £659.00
£511.00
2 in stock

Klipsch RP-504C MKII Centre Speaker (Single), Walnut

Klipsch RP-504C MKII Centre Speaker (Single), Walnut
Quad 5.25" Cerametallic? cone woofers
RRP £649.00
£545.00
3 in stock

Q Acoustics Concept 90 Centre Speaker, Gloss White

Q Acoustics Concept 90 Centre Speaker, Gloss White
High-quality dialogue enhancement
RRP £649.00
£579.00
3 in stock

Q Acoustics Concept 90 Centre Speaker, Gloss Black

Q Acoustics Concept 90 Centre Speaker, Gloss Black
High-quality dialogue enhancement
£649.00
Available for order

DALI Opticon Vokal MK2 Centre Speaker (Single), Tobacco Oak

DALI Opticon Vokal MK2 Centre Speaker (Single), Tobacco Oak
Matching centre speaker for Opticon range
£649.00
2 in stock

KEF Q6 Meta Centre Speaker, Satin Black

KEF Q6 Meta Centre Speaker, Satin Black
Left, centre, or right (LCR) compatible
£699.00
1 in stock

Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Centre Speaker, Black Oak

Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Centre Speaker, Black Oak
1 x 1” (25mm) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II for more lifelike sound
£699.00
Available for order

Monitor Audio Apex A40 Centre Speaker (Single), Metallic Black

Monitor Audio Apex A40 Centre Speaker (Single), Metallic Black
Gold Dome C-CAM
RRP £725.00
£719.00
1 in stock

ELAC Carina CC 241.4 Centre Speaker, Satin Black

ELAC Carina CC 241.4 Centre Speaker, Satin Black
Type: 3-way Vented box
£799.00
Available for order

KEF R2 Meta Centre Speaker, White Gloss

KEF R2 Meta Centre Speaker, White Gloss
Revolutionary Uni-Q Driver Array
£1,299.00
2 in stock

KEF R6 Meta Centre Speaker, Black Gloss

KEF R6 Meta Centre Speaker, Black Gloss
12th-generation Uni-Q Driver Array
RRP £1,699.00
£1,599.00
1 in stock
SALE

Wharfedale Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker, Carbon Fibre

Wharfedale Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker, Carbon Fibre
Focused and precise centre speaker
RRP £109.00
£99.00
20+ in stock

Wharfedale Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker, Black

Wharfedale Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker, Black
Focused and precise centre speaker
£125.00
20+ in stock

Wharfedale Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker, Walnut

Wharfedale Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker, Walnut
Focused and precise centre speaker
£129.00
20+ in stock

DALI SPEKTOR Vokal Centre Speaker (Single), White

DALI SPEKTOR Vokal Centre Speaker (Single), White
What Hifi? Five star rated speaker
£129.00
3 in stock

KEF T101c Centre Speaker (Single), White

KEF T101c Centre Speaker (Single), White
Slim profile full-sized satellite speakers
RRP £165.00
£141.50
More on the way

Mission LX-C1 MkII Centre Speaker (Single), White

Mission LX-C1 MkII Centre Speaker (Single), White
Improved bass control and bracing
RRP £199.95
£171.39
Available for order

Mission LX-C1 MkII Centre Speaker (Single), Walnut

Mission LX-C1 MkII Centre Speaker (Single), Walnut
Improved bass control and bracing
RRP £199.95
£171.39
1 in stock
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About Centre Channel Speakers

A centre channel speaker is a small-medium sized home cinema speaker that is normally orientated horizontally rather than vertically as you would typically expect to see with bookshelf speakers or floorstanding speakers. It is intended to be placed within the front sound stage of your system between the front left and right channels.

A centre channel speaker is designed and optimised to reproduce voice and dialogue with meticulous attention to detail and clarity. To achieve this, centre channel speakers feature advanced technologies like dedicated midrange drivers and unique waveguides for improved clarity, every element of these units are geared towards providing an immersive and precise soundstage.

For instance, the Wharfedale Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker in Walnut is a prime example of excellence in centre channel speaker design. This model combines aesthetic appeal with cutting-edge audio technology, delivering crystal-clear dialogue and detailed soundscapes. Whether you're engrossed in your favourite movies, enjoying immersive gaming sessions, or listening to multi-channel music, centre channel speakers will bring the audio to life with precision and depth. Immerse yourself in every whisper, every line, and every note, as our centre channel speakers flawlessly reproduce the dialogue and important sounds that shape your entertainment experience.

Explore our range and discover the perfect centre channel speaker to bring your movies, music, and gaming to life with unparalleled audio precision.

FAQs

What is a centre channel speaker good for?


Centre channel speakers are good for reproducing dialogue and other important sounds within a home cinema setup. They enhance the accuracy of the front sound stage by facilitating precise audio distribution between the front left and right channels. As a result, they contribute to an immersive audio experience.

Are centre channel speakers worth it?


Centre channel speakers are definitely worth it for a home theatre set up. They play a crucial role in ensuring dialogue clarity and accurate sound positioning on-screen. Many movies are created with the expectation that a centre channel speaker will be used during playback.

Can I use any speaker as a centre channel speaker?


Using any speaker as a centre channel speaker is possible, but it is generally recommended to use a dedicated centre channel speaker that is specifically designed for this purpose. Using a dedicated centre channel speaker ensures optimal performance and accurate reproduction of dialogue in your home cinema system.

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