Pioneer S-DC1-K Floorstanding Speakers

Pioneer S-DC1-K Floorstanding Speakers 

DESCRIPTION

5-1/4 inch (125mm) 3-way Center Loudspeaker .
High Frequency Waveguide for Controlled Directivity .
Gold Plated 5-way Binding Posts for High Connectivity .
High Efficiency Tweeter for Increased Dynamics .
Bass Reflex Cabinet for Extended Lows .
Magnetically Shielded for Use Near TV .
Dual Contoured Vents for More Punch .
Black, Woodgrain Finish .
Removable, Black Grille .

USER REVIEWS

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[Aug 15, 2009]
AA
Audio Enthusiast

Replace 2 polk R150 wired in parrallel with this and changed my system from good to unbelievable! Can't wait for my speaker stands to arrive so I can move the Polks to the rear to complete my 7.1 setup. If you luck into one of these make sure you have the room for it as I had to build a special shelf for it.

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RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 09, 2003]
marc leveille
Casual Listener

Strength:

Clean, distinct sound.

Weakness:

little to none

What a difference a centre can make. I had no idea what I was missing.

Similar Products Used:

first centre used

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RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Aug 08, 2000]
Rollin
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Great center speaker design, Crisp clean sound, very good mid-range

Weakness:

might not fit on top of some tv sets

Don't remember how much i bought them for, but i bought them along the JBL HLS810 front, and Pioneer S-DS1-H rear.
Midrange is strong which is especially good for a center speaker since you want to listen to the voices of DVD movies. The low freq drive is located on top of the unit which is a cool because that way, the drive can be made larger thus more powerful bass, however. the depth of this thing is quite deep making unplacable on top of some tv sets as it might fall. So you better have a shelf or place in under the tv. Watched Saving Private Ryan DTS version on DVD and it sounded amazing.

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RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Dec 22, 2001]
jacek
Casual Listener

Strength:

sound quality and value

Weakness:

perhaps looks, you either love or hate it (I love it!), and it is taller than most centers

Really great sound inclyding crystal clear dialogs (and music in ProLogic II) and excellent imaging (vertical 3-way arrangement, unheard in centers even from the most expensive designs!). Highly recommended. See also my Pioneer S-DF3-K review.

Similar Products Used:

first center

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RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Sep 20, 2000]
Mark Morrow
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Crisp, clear dialogue. 3-way speaker design.

Weakness:

A little big but if you plan ahead, no problem.

This is the first center channel speaker I have purchased and what a difference it made in my HT!!! I was looking at the Infinity cc-3 but found it impossible to find so decided to go with the Pioneer. I know, I know, many of you are saying " how could you buy a speaker from an electronics company? ". Well, after speaking with many knowledgable people at various high-end speaker stores, I came away with the distinct impression that since I was using Pioneer fronts ( 12 year old, 4-way towers that still outperform anything I've heard ) I should use a Pioneer center for accurate tonality. I was not disappointed. After adjusting the level of my center channel to match the 93dB sensitivity of my fronts, the sound is great. Effects designated for the left and right front channels are distinctly heard now as they are not mixed with the center channel effects, music and dialogue. The dialogue is crisp and clean even at high levels. The speaker produces decent bass ( a little more would have been better ) due to its top-mounted woofer. Overall, the speaker is great especially for the price I paid. I would recommend it to anyone using Pioneer fronts.

Similar Products Used:

None.

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RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
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