The Best Center-Channel Speakers 2024

1. Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 2-way Center Channel w/5" midbass (each) - Rosenut

145W peak power handling; 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer; two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters; crossover; wood bass reflex enclosure; cloth grille

Add a gorgeous hi-fi piece to your listening room when you integrate this Bowers & Wilkins center channel speaker. The elegant cabinet ensures reduced resonance, and it includes a Carbon Dome tweeter and bass/midrange cone to cover the full range of audio. This Bowers & Wilkins center channel speaker is compatible with other Series 700 components.

2. Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 3-way Center Channel w/4" midrange, dual 6.5" bass (each) - Satin White

145W peak power handling; 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer; two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters; crossover; wood bass reflex enclosure; cloth grille

Integrate this Bowers & Wilkins center channel speaker into your home theater setup. Its three-way vented-box system reduces resonance, and the Carbon Dome tweeter delivers clear highs. This Bowers & Wilkins center channels speaker also includes midrange and bass drivers to ensure full-range of sound, and the white finish looks sleek in your living space.

3. Klipsch - Next Gen Reference Series Quad 3-1/2" 400-Watt Passive 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Black

145W peak power handling; 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer; two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters; crossover; wood bass reflex enclosure; cloth grille

Upgrade your home theater with the Klipsch Next Generation Reference 30C center channel speaker. The aluminum tweeter with linear travel suspension and all new spun-copper thermoformed crystalline polymer (TCP) woofer with steeper anglies of the cones for a smoother response and improved accuracy and transparency. The Next Gen Klipsch Reference center channel speaker has a slim design that compliments todays flat panel TVs with an unobtrusive footprint.

4. MartinLogan - Motion 4" 90-Watt Passive 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Gloss Black

145W peak power handling; 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer; two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters; crossover; wood bass reflex enclosure; cloth grille

Pump up the volume in your home theater room with help from this MartinLogan center channel speaker. A high-frequency driver and two low-frequency cones let it produce wide-ranging audio, and two wall mount brackets are included for versatile installation options. This MartinLogan center channel speaker is compatible with amps rated 4-8 ohms to integrate into variable systems.

5. Sony - Core Series 4" 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Black

145W peak power handling; 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer; two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters; crossover; wood bass reflex enclosure; cloth grille

This Sony Core Series SSCS8 2-way center-channel speaker features a 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer and two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters to deliver detailed cross-spectrum sound.

6. Definitive Technology - ProCenter 1000 4-1/2" Center-Channel Speaker - Black

145W peak power handling; 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer; two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters; crossover; wood bass reflex enclosure; cloth grille

Learn more about Magnolia Premium Installation With dual cast basket and planar low-frequency radiators and nonresonant monocoque cabinets, this center-channel speaker delivers cinema quality sound in a small package. Magnetic shielding ensures protection from video interference when the speaker is placed near a TV.

7. Polk Audio - Monitor XT35 Center Channel Speaker - Midnight Black

145W peak power handling; 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer; two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters; crossover; wood bass reflex enclosure; cloth grille

Experience an extraordinary cinematic surround sound in an immersive, enveloping soundstage with Polk Monitor XT35 slim center channel speaker. Featuring a dynamic balanced acoustic array with a 1” High-Resolution Terylene Tweeter and four 3" Woofers, this speaker delivers hi-resolution, lifelike audio and punchy, responsive bass, with low distortion for all your movies, music, and video games. With high sensitivity and 4 & 8 Ohm compatibility, the MXT35 delivers realistic sound from nearly any amplifier or receiver—including the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound AVRs. It is Hi-Res Audio Certified, and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatible and can be used as a left or right surround speaker for any multi-channel home theater setup. Featuring a slim design, it fits right below your TV without blocking your view or remote. It features keyhole slots for easy wall mounting. Create a complete home theater by adding other Monitor XT Series speakers (sold separately). Add the MXT60 tower pair, MXT20 bookshelf pair, MXT90 height module and MXT12 subwoofer for a complete 5.1 surround setup. Elevate any home configuration and get extraordinary sound reproduction from any part of the room.

8. MartinLogan - Motion 3-1/2" 65-Watt Passive 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Gloss black

145W peak power handling; 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer; two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters; crossover; wood bass reflex enclosure; cloth grille

Experience high-performance audio with this MartinLogan Motion center channel speaker. The large surface area and lightning-fast response of the tweeter ensures smooth sound, stunning clarity and high dynamic range. Flexible installation options for this MartinLogan Motion center channel speaker let you mount it horizontally or vertically around a wall-mounted flat screen TV.

9. KEF - Q series 5-1/4" Passive 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Black

145W peak power handling; 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer; two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters; crossover; wood bass reflex enclosure; cloth grille

Upgrade the way you listen to your favorite tracks with this black KEF Q Series center channel speaker. The 5.25-inch low-frequency driver with matching radiators delivers deep bass, while the 1-inch dome tweeter ensures clear high-frequency notes. This KEF Q Series center channel speaker has surround and rear suspension to reduce interference.

10. KEF - Q series 5-1/4" Passive 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Walnut

145W peak power handling; 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer; two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters; crossover; wood bass reflex enclosure; cloth grille

Upgrade your audio setup with this walnut KEF Q Series center channel speaker. The Uni-Q driver array delivers uniform sound dispersion across the room, while the spider suspension ensures vibration-free bass at high volume. This KEF Q Series center channel speaker features a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter to bring out the detailed tones in your music.