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Possible Surround Configuration? Front: Beolab 3 Center: Beolab 12-1

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nor303
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nor303 Posted: Mon, May 25 2015 8:23 PM

Hi,

What do you think about using the beolab 3s as front speakers and a single beolab 12-1 as center channel. I know that probably the 12-2 would be better, but I want the center speaker to be horisontal because of the TV bench. Alternative 2: use a single beolab 3 as a center. I prefer that the speakers are wall-mounted. Or any other good suggestions?

Thanks!

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Hi and welcome to Beoworld,

I'd definitely go for the (single) BL3 as a center speaker.

The BL12.1 was not made to be horizontal, and with the BL3 you would have three identical speakers.

Depending on how the R/L speakers are located, you could tilt the center-one a bit untill the sound fits you/your room.

I suppose a BL3 would be easier to find a place for there - a horizontal BL12.1 would look odd, I guess.

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nor303 replied on Mon, May 25 2015 9:24 PM

Hi, thanks! If I go for the 12-2 as front speakers, what will you suggest as a horisontal center speaker?

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What TV will you be using?

If you are not looking for a speaker with acoustic lens (which you should) there are many options.

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i have seen a BL4000 as a centre speaker before

i think a BL3 as a centre would look a little different, i have seen in the past a scandyna set up with pod speakers with a pod (similar styling to a BL3) as a centre and it wasn't too bad, but something flatter looks better in most set ups 

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nor303 replied on Tue, May 26 2015 10:31 AM

I'm not sure what TV I will use yet, but probably a 75 or 85" led. B&O TV is not an options because of the price... So I'm sure I need/want a good center speaker, thus I was thinking about using a single Beolab 12-2. I think it will look better than a single beolab 3 as a center speaker.

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