what center channel?

[joeb]

Well, I've had a set of ML Summit's for about a year now. I've been strictly 2 channel for a long time. I decided to get back into home theatre and went overboard and bought a new 50" Samsung Plasma HDTV. I am using an old set of Vandersteens 2ci's for rears but need a center. I was thinking of picking up a used Cinema as they are much more reasonable priced. Anybody care to offer their 2 cents on that idea? Have you guys tried other brand centers that you like equally or better than a matching ML? thanks. jb

 

[TomDac]

I'm using a Cinema with my Summits and it's a great match!

 

[zaphod]

i'd go with a used logos.

 

[roberto]

I like the Stage very much, specially with Summits, same Xtat panel and time aligned tweeter with the panel. It offers a lot of high-end sound with very little coloration over all. This is my liking, and not necessary yours...happy listening,
Roberto.

 

[babydoc]

M-L Center Channel

I like the Stage very much, specially with Summits, same Xtat panel and time aligned tweeter with the panel. It offers a lot of high-end sound with very little coloration over all. This is my liking, and not necessary yours...happy listening,
Roberto.

I agree with Roberto. I had the Stage and Summit combination for several years and they had perfect synergy. The blend was seamless and suggest that M-L designed the Stage with the Summits in mind.

 

[Ron]

Don't know about other center channels. I am using the Stage with my Summits also. They work well together.

 

[kcl]

If you look at my system, you'll see that home theater is a big part of its identity. I've had my ML Theater center since 2002 when I picked it up with some Ascents, and kept it when I upgraded to Summits back in 2007. When I listen to music I only have the Summits enabled, but I'm quite happy with the Theater's performance for HT. You could probably pick up a good used Theater for an excellent price on Audiogon.

 

[waynwass]

Motif vs Stage

I am thinking of upgrading to the stage from the motif. Does anyone have an experience with the motif?

 

[sleepysurf]

I'm using the Motif with my Summits, and VERY happy with it. It has a smaller form factor than the Stages, but tonality-wise matches the Summits very well, and puts out more than adequate SPL's for movies and concert DVD's. I just have mine sitting on the included rubber feet on top of my A/V credenza, not even using the included swivel base option. While it's possible to wall-mount it, I don't think ML offers an adjustable wall-mount to "aim" it up or down, like the Stage has. If you have enough space, or absolutely need to swivel wall-mount the center, then definitely go for the Stage.

 

[Ron]

I am using the stage with the Summits. Good results. Motif surrounds.

 

[Jungle Jack]

Hello,
I am using the Stage with my Vantages and Vista Surround Speakers with a Depth Subwoofer. I really have been pleased with the Stage and think it sounds great,
Cheers,
ML