[Soulburner]

So many people say that the center is the heart of the theater, and that you can't live without it.

Do I really need the Ascend Horizon to keep up with these, or will the Chane A2.4 suffice?

Or, perhaps Mads would sell a single S400 that I could put upside down so the tweeter is near the bottom of the screen.

 

[RayGuy]

If you can accommodate another single Buchardt, then do so.

 

[Zorba922]

Do I really need the Ascend Horizon to keep up with these, or will the Chane A2.4 suffice?

I think the $700 price difference merits trying the A2.4 first, unless $700 is small change for you.

 

[Lp85253]

So many people say that the center is the heart of the theater, and that you can't live without it.

Do I really need the Ascend Horizon to keep up with these, or will the Chane A2.4 suffice?

Or, perhaps Mads would sell a single S400 that I could put upside down so the tweeter is near the bottom of the screen.

ascend.. 1 vote here..if ya got the coin for the s400's that's your go to i think, other than that the 3rd s400.. or get Dennis outta retirement

 

[Soulburner]

It might be possible to do another S400, but it's pricey compared to the Chane. Of course, a lot of things are. Would rather not spend that much.

 

[Russdawg1]

It might be possible to do another S400, but it's pricey compared to the Chane. Of course, a lot of things are. Would rather not spend that much.

There’s also the Ascend CMT340.

Dome with Dome is closer than Planar to Dome.

 

[Soulburner]

There’s also the Ascend CMT340.

Dome with Dome is closer than Planar to Dome.

Good call, so that would be Ascend CMT-340 SE vs Chane A2.4.

My thinking was that even though the S400 uses a dome, it is a .75" dome that extends to 40 kHz, +/- 3 dB. So it might be more planar-like in that regard. The Chanes are rated to 30 kHz +/- 3 dB. I see the Ascend goes to 24 kHz +/- 3 dB. Either way, high enough. The main differences will be in dispersion, and on that, you may be right on the dome.

 

[Russdawg1]

Good call, so that would be Ascend CMT-340 SE vs Chane A2.4.



My thinking was that even though the S400 uses a dome, it is a .75" dome that extends to 40 kHz, +/- 3 dB. So it might be more planar-like in that regard. The Chanes are rated to 30 kHz +/- 3 dB. I see the Ascend goes to 24 kHz +/- 3 dB. Either way, high enough. The main differences will be in dispersion, and on that, you may be right on the dome.

Even a small dome is too heavy to keep up with a ribbon of sorts.

You’d need and even smaller beryllium type dome to match the weightlessness of a ribbon.

But yes, they should be more similar than different.

Actually in that case I’ll recommend a single CBM170. So you have no lobing problems off axis. The listening window for the CBM170 is phenomenal. You’ve seen it, yeah?

Or any of Ascend’s non MTM products laid on its side for that matter.

 

[BufordTJustice]

If you can accommodate another single Buchardt, then do so.

I agree with RayGuy.

SB, call Mads and try to get a single. You love the sound and it solves every issue you've got.


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[Vergiliusm]

I agree with the overall sentiment that a a single S400 would be ideal.

If you want to go the money saving route and do an A2.4, I don't think there will be any matching issues. I'm running the Infinity RC263 center (ceramic aluminium dome) with the A1.4s, and they work just fine together.

I'm looking forward to your impressions of the S400s when you get them. It's an intriguing design.

 

[pase22]

As advised a 3rd Buchardt S400 would be the acoustic ideal. Other than that flip a coin! Both the Ascend (both models) and the A2.4 are highly recommended in the former and I don't think you'd be disappointed with any of them. That said, matching tweeter type may be the more prudent option if going the mismatch route.

 

[Zorba922]

There’s also the Ascend CMT340.

Dome with Dome is closer than Planar to Dome.

I can't imagine OP being unhappy with a 340SE as his center either.

Any number of solid MTM centers available which will get the job done, even if they are not 100% theoretically perfect like an identical 3rd S400.

 

[RayGuy]

It might be possible to do another S400, but it's pricey compared to the Chane. Of course, a lot of things are. Would rather not spend that much.

Then run phantom, until you can afford to make the investment. You picked these speakers for a reason. They are rather unique in concept, not lending themselves to an easy match in character or dispersion.

Don't put regular in your Ferrari.

 

[Soulburner]

Then run phantom, until you can afford to make the investment. You picked these speakers for a reason. They are rather unique in concept, not lending themselves to an easy match in character or dispersion.

Don't put regular in your Ferrari.

That's probably what I will do. Someday I will find out what all the fuss was about having a center speaker.

 

[TimVG]

If you can find a used Revel C208 .. similar SB acoustics drivers (different tweeter though) and neutral measurements.

 

[Soulburner]

If you can find a used Revel C208 .. similar SB acoustics drivers (different tweeter though) and neutral measurements.

I'm not ready to drop $900 on a center, so you recommend one that costs double, hah. I will keep it in mind.

 

[TimVG]

I'm not ready to drop $900 on a center, so you recommend one that costs double, hah. I will keep it in mind.

Hence 'used' I wouldn't compromise on a center though. It's the 'busiest' speaker in the room and a good frontstage match from the start will save you from upgrade-itis along the way. Just my 2 cents.

 

[MrGrimble]

I moved to the S400 from a 5.1 paradigm setup that I still have, so I'm using the CC570 v3 with the Buchardt's and in general it sounds OK.
Mads says that he's working on a center channel, so I hope we'll see it soon.

 

[mpk1970]

@Soulburner

FWIW, I ran Emotiva C2 with a new pair of $1700 Tekton Enzo XL towers while waiting for $800 Tekton Pendragon center. Long story short, my experience was the Emo C2 did very very well keeping up with
these high senstivity, 8ohm towers they have a big soundstage and dynamics.

I would think without any real issue (since I had the Chane A2.4) that the A2.4 would not have any issues blending with your Buchardts

 

[brian6751]

I have recommended this before but I would try the Aperion Audio 5C. I think it would make a good match both sound wise and looks wise. Plus they are not expensive and have a great return policy.



https://www.aperionaudio.com/collec...timus-5c-center-channel-speaker-stealth-black