Originally Posted by
DougMac
I have tried the 340 center in both vertical and horizontal orientation. I think it's better horizontal. I have a front projector and a non at screen. Since my screen is 120" diagonal, placing the center either above or below (like I have it) puts it pretty far from the center line of my L & R 340's. It's not ideal, but not bad.
I've read the arguments against MTM centers. I think some problems are overstated. The 340 SE center sounds fine, we've had friends remark how clear the dialog sounded. By comparison, I have a friend with speakers from that company known for their small, WAF friendly speakers. He turns the sound way up in order to hear the dialog and even then it's not distinct. The only time I've noticed a diminishment in center sound is when I stand WAY off axis, so far I can't really view the image anyway.
I'm not sure ordering just the 340 center would be a fair test, especially if you incorporate it with L&R from another company. I'm a firm believer that all speakers should be from the same company and that the fronts be the same model.