Certainly, you want to timbre match your front three speakers (Left, Center, Right) as closely as you can, and if you listen to a lot of music mixed to 5.1 (or higher), timbre matching the rear speakers is equally important.Likewise, people ask, is timbre matching speakers important?
The “timbre” of a speaker, that is, its sonic balance, is important for the “front three.” The left-front, center, and right-front speakers should all have the same sonic balance. So, the main front speakers should be matched and the surrounds need not be matched to them – although they should be matched to each other.
Also, does center channel speaker have to match? The center channel does not have to match.
Similarly one may ask, what does timbre matched mean?
If you have a sound, say a voice, moving laterally between left front and right front with the center in between then, with timbre matched speakers, the sound will sound the same regardless of the position. Without timbre matched speakers the sound will not sound the same.
Can you mix different ohm speakers?
While you can connect a mix of speakers with different ohm ratings, the best sound quality will come from equally rated speakers connected in pairs, such as two 8-ohm speakers connected to Speaker A on the amp or receiver and two 4-ohm speakers hooked up to Speaker B.
Can you mix and match speakers?
As a general rule, we do not recommend mixing and matching different brands of speakers in a surround sound system. Even mixing different lines within a particular brand can present problems. Still, we recommend trying to stay within the same brand and series for all of your speakers.How important is center speaker?
A center channel speaker is the most important speaker in a surround sound setup because it does most of the work. By not splitting the audio information among the left and right speaker, except what's supposed to be there, you let each speaker focus on part of the job, letting each one do its job better.Is center speaker necessary for music?
If you are creating a setup for music alone, then a center channel speaker probably isn't necessary. Here's why. Music, even today, is designed for the most part to run in stereo mode. In this setup, a center channel just isn't necessary as the main music will already be mixed into both the left and right speakers.What is the difference between surround and surround back speakers?
In a typical Dolby-recommended 7.1 configuration, surround speakers are situated directly to the left and right of the listening position and elevated above ear height. Back surround speakers, meanwhile, should be located behind the seating area and angled in toward the center (see diagram above).Are front and rear speakers the same?
You are correct. Most car stereos send plain stereo signal to the rear speakers, the same that's sent to the front. What this does is draw the sound stage to the back of your car.What's a center channel speaker?
Center channel refers to an audio channel common to many surround sound formats. The speaker(s) connected to the center channel are placed in the center of and behind the perforated projection screen, to give the effect that sounds from the center channel are coming from the screen.Can I use any speaker as a center speaker?
You can use any speaker (except a subwoofer) for your center channel, but ideally, you'd use a speaker that has a horizontal, rather than vertical, or square, cabinet design, such as the example shown below from Aperion Audio.Can I use my soundbar as a center speaker?
If all of the connections of your soundbar and your receiver match up, then technically yes, you could use a soundbar as a center channel speaker. Should you hook up your soundbar to the center channel? The short answer is no.Does a center speaker make a difference?
Why home theater center channel speakers aren't such a great idea. But for one or two people sitting directly in front of their TV a center isn't necessary, and almost always sounds less good than the left and right speakers. Center speakers tend to sound boxy, so Denzel Washington sounds like he's in a box.Can you use 2 center channel speakers?
As far as putting two speakers on the center channel on an existing 5.1 or Surround Sound setup, it could be to kludge together the right impedance or just to get a unique sound, who knows. For the Hafler effect (the only way to do this, BTW) connect the third speaker to the positive of each channel.Can I use a bookshelf speaker as a center channel?
However, in the average living room, there are few real choices, either mount the center above or below the screen, but neither is really able to accommodate a vertical center speaker. But, a good matching bookshelf can indeed do a very good job as a center.Which speaker is left and which is right?
The left and right speakers provide more lateral, but still highly localized and directed, sound. If possible, the left and right speakers in a surround sound system should be full-range speakers. For the best results, try to position the left and right front speakers so that the tweeters are at ear level.Does left and right speaker matter?
As long as the speakers aren't mirror-image pair, it should not matter which speaker you use for the left or right, or whether you decide to switch them from one side to the other.Should the center channel be louder?
In general, the center should not be louder than the other channels. However, depending on where you place it, your room acoustics, and how a movie is mixed, adding a dB or two to the center may be helpful. 
