Hi Bighitter,

If you are asking me which orientation is better for center channel placement (vertical or horizontal), there are several factors that need to be considered:

1. For vertical orientation, what would the height of the center be from the ground to the bottom of the speaker?

2. For vertical orientation, would the speaker be to the left or right of the RPTV, or, if you are planning on using a front projector, would the center be in the middle behind the acoustic screen?

Generally speaking, I recommend horizontal orientation using the CMT-340c (center version). However, in a front projector situation using a perforated acoustic screen, a vertically oriented CMT-340 main located behind the screen (centered) between 20-30" off the ground would be ideal. This placement is not subject to the extended baffle effects of placing a speaker on top of a TV yet it will also mantain center focus.

Hope this helps!


Good Sound To You!

David Fabrikant
www.ascendacoustics.com