{"title":"Centre Channel Speakers","description":"Which is the best Centre Channel Speaker? What works best with my system? Two very common questions. At Martins HI-Fi we have a range of brands from KEF, B\u0026amp;W, Fyne Audio. To help you choose we have 2 home cinema demonstration rooms, contact us and we will walk you through your choices and maybe add a few suggestions to what will help you get the most out of your system.","products":[{"product_id":"meridian-dsp5200hc","title":"Meridian DSP5200SE HC\/VC Active Centre Channel Speaker","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMeridian DSP5200SE HC\/VC Active Centre Channel Speaker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSP5200SE HC is the centre channel partner for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/meridian-dsp5200se-special-edition\"\u003eDSP5200SE\u003c\/a\u003e floorstanding loudspeaker — sharing its 2½-way driver architecture, its beryllium dome tweeter, its three-amplifier active system, and its Special Edition DSP electronics. In a home cinema system built around DSP5200SE mains, the HC\/VC completes the front soundstage with the same acoustic character and the same engineering standard, rather than introducing a weaker link where the majority of the sound is concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in HC (Horizontal Centre) for placement beneath a screen, and VC (Vertical Centre) for installations where room geometry requires vertical orientation. Both variants share identical electronics and driver specifications. Built by hand in the UK. See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/collections\/meridian\"\u003efull Meridian range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2½-Way Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSP5200SE HC uses the same three-driver, 2½-way design as the DSP5200SE floorstander. A 25mm beryllium dome tweeter with silver voice-coil handles treble. One 160mm polypropylene long-throw mid\/bass driver covers the rest of the frequency range. The second 160mm driver is dedicated entirely to low-frequency bass. This arrangement delivers the imaging purity of a single treble-to-mid crossover while doubling the bass-handling capability — the same logic that makes the floorstander perform so far above its cabinet size, now in a horizontal or vertical centre cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Class-AB amplifiers — each rated at 75 watts, 225 watts total — are matched to their respective drivers. There is no passive crossover and no shared power supply between driver channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency response runs from 35Hz to over 32kHz in room. Peak SPL is 116dB at one metre. Distortion is typically below 0.02%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImage Elevation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositioning a centre channel below a large screen creates the same geometry problem in every installation: the sound origin and the image do not align. Meridian's Image Elevation technology raises the perceived sound image psychoacoustically to the centre of the screen, anchoring dialogue and on-screen effects to the right position. The practical result is an installation that feels acoustically correct — which, for extended film watching, matters considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDSP Technologies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSP5200SE HC implements nine Meridian signal processing technologies: Image Elevation, Full Frequency Alignment, Bespoke Signal Mapping, E3 Bass, Q-Sync, True Time, True Link, Pro-Active Bass, and Pro-Active Thermal. 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It completes the front soundstage with matching architecture, matching electronics, and matching acoustic character. It is also a strong choice for installations where a smaller centre channel is required and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/meridian-dsp7200se-hc-vc\"\u003eDSP7200SE HC\/VC\u003c\/a\u003e would be physically too large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying from Martin's Hi-Fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartins Hi-Fi has a long-standing relationship with Meridian and extensive experience specifying multichannel systems built around the Special Edition range. We can advise on pairing, Image Elevation settings, placement, and finish options — including Select custom colours at £8,250.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Dave or Chris at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@martinshifi.co.uk\"\u003einfo@martinshifi.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. 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If the centre channel is the weakest speaker in the system, the whole front soundstage suffers. Dialogue loses texture. The coherence that defines a high-quality multichannel system begins to unravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSP7200SE HC exists to prevent exactly that. Designed specifically as the centre channel partner for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/meridian-dsp7200-se\"\u003eDSP7200SE\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/meridian-dsp8000-xe\"\u003eDSP8000 XE\u003c\/a\u003e main loudspeakers, it shares their driver technology, their Special Edition electronics, their dual DSP processors, and their beryllium dome tweeter. The result is a front soundstage of genuine integrity — not a compromise between the main speakers and an adequate centre, but three loudspeakers operating as a coherent system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in HC (Horizontal Centre) for mounting beneath a screen, and VC (Vertical Centre) for installations where room geometry demands a vertical orientation. See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/collections\/meridian\"\u003efull Meridian range\u003c\/a\u003e we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSP7200SE HC is a four-driver, three-way active loudspeaker in a horizontal cabinet. A 25mm beryllium dome tweeter with silver voice-coil handles treble, a 160mm polypropylene mid-range driver handles the midrange, and two 200mm long-throw bass drivers share the bass load. Four Class-AB amplifiers, each 150 watts, 600 watts total — the same amplification complement as the DSP7200SE floorstander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo dedicated DSP processors render all audio, including MQA Core streams, at 176.4kHz or 192kHz regardless of the incoming sample rate. This is not a cut-down version of the DSP7200SE electronics — it is the same platform in a different enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCentre Elevation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacing a centre channel horizontally beneath a large screen creates a persistent acoustic geometry problem: the sound originates below the image it is anchoring. Meridian's Image Elevation technology addresses this directly, psychoacoustically raising the perceived sound image to the centre of the screen. Three levels of elevation are selectable via a Meridian Surround Controller with SpeakerLink outputs, or can be set as a fixed non-volatile value via RS232 for permanent installations. The effect is that dialogue and on-screen sound feel as though they come from the right place — because they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnhanced Bass Alignment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow frequencies travel differently to mid and high frequencies and, in any room with reflective surfaces, can arrive at the listener with slight timing inconsistencies relative to the rest of the frequency range. Meridian's Full Frequency Alignment corrects these delays within the DSP domain, producing timing coherence across the full bandwidth. The practical result is dialogue that has weight and definition rather than the blurring or thickening that an uncorrected centre channel can introduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrifield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSP7200SE HC supports Meridian's Trifield spatial processing — a format that extends stereo music recordings into multichannel reproduction without artificial widening effects. In a system with DSP7200SE or DSP8000 XE main loudspeakers, Trifield makes the centre channel a contributor to music listening as well as film watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDSP Technologies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSP7200SE HC implements nine Meridian signal processing technologies including Image Elevation, Full Frequency Alignment, Bespoke Signal Mapping, E3 Bass, Q-Sync, True Time, True Link, Pro-Active Bass, and Pro-Active Thermal — the same suite as the DSP7200SE floorstander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm beryllium dome, silver voice-coil, short-horn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160mm polypropylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 200mm long-throw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × 150W Class-AB (600W total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak SPL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118dB @ 1m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30Hz – over 32kHz (±3dB in room)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically \u0026lt;0.02%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise floor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;15dB SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual processors; renders MQA at 176.4\/192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio input\/output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeakerLink RJ45; Co-axial RCA (up to 96kHz\/24-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-character display; can be blanked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e295 × 1060 × 478mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17VA standby; 920VA maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiano lacquer black (standard); Select (custom colour)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHC (horizontal) and VC (vertical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-built in the UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSP7200SE HC\/VC is for listeners who have invested in DSP7200SE or DSP8000 XE main loudspeakers and want a centre channel that genuinely completes the system rather than compromising it. It is also the correct choice for any serious home cinema installation where the front soundstage needs to be coherent at reference output levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying from Martin's Hi-Fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartins Hi-Fi has a long-standing relationship with Meridian and extensive experience designing and installing multichannel systems around Meridian's active loudspeaker range. We can advise on Image Elevation settings, Trifield configuration, system integration, and Select finish options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Dave or Chris at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@martinshifi.co.uk\"\u003einfo@martinshifi.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinshifi.co.uk\/about-us\/why-martins\/\"\u003eWhy Martin's page\u003c\/a\u003e. 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At £5,500, it is the correct centre channel for a Reference Series home cinema system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUni-Q Driver Array with MAT\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Reference 2C Meta is built around KEF's 12th-generation Uni-Q driver array, placing a 25mm aluminium dome tweeter at the acoustic centre of a 125mm midrange cone. This concentric arrangement is particularly valuable in a centre channel application — because the tweeter and midrange radiate from the same point in space, the speaker maintains consistent tonal balance across a wide horizontal listening angle. In a cinema setup where listeners are spread across a sofa or multiple seats, this matters more than in a stereo context. The tweeter uses KEF's Metamaterial Absorption Technology — MAT — a maze-like structure of individually tuned channels fitted to the rear of the tweeter. It eliminates the back-wave that would otherwise colour the sound, reducing distortion and improving the clarity of dialogue and vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBass Drivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlanking the Uni-Q array, the Reference 2C Meta uses two 165mm aluminium bass drivers in a reflex-loaded enclosure. These extend the low-frequency response and give the centre channel the dynamic headroom to handle film soundtracks without compression. The bass drivers use the same ribbed aluminium cone construction as the rest of the Reference range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCabinet Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Reference 2C Meta cabinet uses constrained-layer damping with a machined aluminium front baffle — the same approach used throughout the Reference Series. The cabinet is available in the same finishes as the Reference floorstanding speakers, ensuring visual consistency across a full Reference system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way centre channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver Array\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12th-gen Uni-Q with MAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm aluminium dome with MAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidrange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125mm aluminium cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 165mm aluminium cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45Hz – 28kHz (±3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Ω (min. 3.2Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87dB (2.83V\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H×W×D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e205 × 700 × 381mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Reference 2C Meta is for anyone building a home cinema system around the KEF Reference 3 Meta or Reference 5 Meta as front left and right speakers. Using a mismatched centre channel in a system of this calibre is a false economy — the Reference 2C Meta ensures the centre image matches the front stage in tonal character, driver technology, and dynamic capability. For additional low-frequency support, it works alongside the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/kef-kc62-subwoofer\"\u003eKEF KC62 Subwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/kef-kc92-subwoofer\"\u003eKEF KC92 Subwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuying from Martin's Hi-Fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartin's Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. KEF is one of the most important names in British speaker design, and the Reference Series represents the culmination of that heritage. Dave and Chris can help you plan a complete Reference Series home cinema system at our Norwich showroom, including amplification, processing, and room placement advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@martinshifi.co.uk\"\u003einfo@martinshifi.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinshifi.co.uk\/about-us\/why-martins\/\"\u003eWhy Martin's page\u003c\/a\u003e. 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The speakers are compatible with any Dolby Atmos or DTS:X processor or AV receiver with height channel outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-way bass reflex, upward-firing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × 12th gen Uni-Q (tweeter + mid), 1 × aluminium bass\/midrange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUni-Q Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAT (Metamaterial Absorption Technology)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBi-wire\/bi-amp capable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Gloss, White Gloss, Walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe R8A Meta is for anyone building or expanding a KEF R Series home cinema system who wants height channels that genuinely match the front stage. If you are running R7 Meta or R11 Meta floorstanders, adding R8A Metas keeps the entire system tonally coherent — a meaningful difference compared to using a different brand or a cheaper Atmos module for the height layer. This ex-demonstration pair at £750 represents a significant saving on the new price, and comes with full warranty and original packaging despite the minor cabinet dents noted above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuying from Martins Hi-Fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. We are an authorised KEF dealer and know the R Series range thoroughly — Dave and Chris can advise on how the R8A Meta integrates into your existing system and whether your AV receiver has the height channel outputs needed to run them properly. You are welcome to hear the KEF R Series at our Norwich showroom. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/kef-kc62-subwoofer\"\u003eKEF KC62 subwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e pairs well with an R Series cinema system, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/kef-blade-meta\"\u003eKEF Blade Meta\u003c\/a\u003e shows what KEF's Uni-Q technology achieves at the very top of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@martinshifi.co.uk\"\u003einfo@martinshifi.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinshifi.co.uk\/about-us\/why-martins\/\"\u003eWhy Martins Hi-Fi page\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Perfected.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHTM71 S3 Signature features optimised technologies, such as Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins' proprietary decoupled Continuum midrange drive unit and Tweeter-on-Top, plus upgraded bass motor systems, improved capacitors, revised speaker terminals, and a more open tweeter grille mesh, as developed for our 800 Series Signature loudspeakers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Carbon Dome tweeters in 700 Series Signature models deliver pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuum™ cone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVoices and instruments are delivered with purity and precision, thanks to the smooth, acuurate Continuum cone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded crossovers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new 700 Series Signature models use upgraded crossover designs, optimised to perfection by dedicated Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins engineers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAerofoil™ Profile bass cone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAerofoil Profile bass cones deliver deep and dynamic bass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuxurious finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe choice of two finishes: Midnight Blue Metallic and Datuk Gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowers \u0026 Wilkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41157699371069,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1147\/files\/htm71s3sigda.webp?v=1712147347"},{"product_id":"kef-r2-meta-centre-channel-speaker-ex-demonstration","title":"KEF R2 Meta Centre Channel Speaker Ex-Demonstration","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKEF R2 Meta Centre Channel Speaker Ex-Demonstration\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe KEF R2 Meta is the centre channel speaker in KEF's R Series range, designed to anchor dialogue and on-screen sound to the picture in a home cinema setup. It pairs directly with any R Series floorstanding speaker — the R7 Meta or R11 Meta — and brings the same driver technology to the centre position that those speakers use for stereo duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e12th Generation Uni-Q with MAT\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Uni-Q driver is KEF's defining technology: the tweeter sits at the acoustic centre of the mid\/bass cone, which means both drivers share a single point source. Sound radiates more evenly across the room, so the centre image stays locked and intelligible whether you're sitting directly in front of the screen or off to one side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the R2 Meta, the 12th generation Uni-Q adds MAT — Metamaterial Absorption Technology — developed with the University of Surrey. MAT is a labyrinthine structure fitted behind the tweeter that absorbs 99% of the unwanted sound travelling rearward from the tweeter dome. The distortion and colouration that would otherwise fold back into the output is eliminated before it reaches the listener. The result is a cleaner, more natural treble — particularly noticeable on voices, which is precisely what a centre channel is asked to reproduce most of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHybrid Aluminium Bass Drivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo 5.25\" hybrid aluminium bass drivers handle the lower frequencies. The cones combine an aluminium surface with a different material substrate — the intention is to capture the stiffness of aluminium while managing the resonance behaviour that a pure aluminium cone can exhibit at the top of its operating range. In a centre channel context, this matters for the clarity of male voices and lower-register dialogue that sits in the bass drivers' operating band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCabinet and Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe R2 Meta is compact enough to place on a dedicated centre channel stand or shelf below a screen, and can also be used in an LCR (Left-Centre-Right) configuration where three R2 Metas run across the front stage. The cabinet is built with KEF's attention to internal bracing and damping — the enclosure is designed not to add its own signature to the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12th gen Uni-Q (tweeter + mid), two 5.25\" hybrid aluminium bass drivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUni-Q Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAT (Metamaterial Absorption Technology)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre channel \/ LCR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Gloss, White Gloss, Walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe R2 Meta is the correct centre channel choice for anyone building a system around KEF R Series floorstanding speakers. It is also a serious upgrade for anyone whose current centre channel is the weakest link in an otherwise capable system — dialogue clarity is where most home cinema setups fall down, and the Uni-Q with MAT addresses that directly. This ex-demonstration unit is in great condition, sold with all original accessories and packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuying from Martins Hi-Fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. We are an authorised KEF dealer and the R Series is a range we know well — Dave and Chris can advise on matching the R2 Meta to your existing speakers, room layout, and amplification. If you are building a full R Series surround system, we can demonstrate the complete setup at our Norwich showroom. For subwoofer pairing, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/kef-kc62-subwoofer\"\u003eKEF KC62\u003c\/a\u003e is a natural complement, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/kef-blade-meta\"\u003eKEF Blade Meta\u003c\/a\u003e gives a sense of what the Uni-Q driver achieves at the top of the KEF range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@martinshifi.co.uk\"\u003einfo@martinshifi.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinshifi.co.uk\/about-us\/why-martins\/\"\u003eWhy Martins Hi-Fi page\u003c\/a\u003e. 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It uses a 200mm IsoFlare driver — larger than the 150mm unit in the F501E mains — which helps it keep up in terms of sensitivity (92dB) and bass extension (48Hz) in a horizontal enclosure. It supports both freestanding and wall-mounted installation, and is sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIsoFlare Driver Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IsoFlare driver is the central engineering decision in every Fyne Audio loudspeaker. It places the bass\/midrange cone and the high-frequency compression tweeter on a shared axis — the tweeter fires from the centre of the cone — so both drivers radiate sound from a single point in space. This point-source behaviour means the frequency response off-axis is consistent across the seating area, which matters particularly for a centre channel where listeners are spread across a wide angle relative to the speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the F502E LCR, the IsoFlare driver is a 200mm multi-fibre cone unit with a 25mm titanium dome compression tweeter at its centre. The larger 200mm cone gives more radiating area than the 150mm driver in the F501E, which supports the higher sensitivity figure and gives the LCR sufficient output to balance with a pair of floorstanders. A second 200mm bass driver is mounted alongside, and a 200mm Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR) handles the low-frequency loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuxiliary Bass Radiator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR) is a passive radiating cone — it has no voice coil or magnet, but is tuned to move in sympathy with the bass pressure inside the cabinet. 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The 92dB sensitivity is well suited to AV receivers; the 8Ω impedance is straightforward to drive. The ABR bass loading means placement is less critical than with a ported design, and wall mounting is supported for left and right positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a buyer who wants to run three matched IsoFlare speakers across the front stage, three F502E LCR units give exactly that. Those stepping up should consider the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f57sp-6\"\u003eF57SP-6\u003c\/a\u003e — the SP Series centre channel, which uses the same 150mm IsoFlare driver as the F500SP and F501SP and is built to a substantially higher specification. 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You can read more about how we work on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinshifi.co.uk\/about-us\/why-martins\/\"\u003eWhy Martins Hi-Fi page\u003c\/a\u003e. We are at 85–91 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EY.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fyne Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53569110835574,"sku":"","price":599.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1147\/files\/f500e-web-template-lcr-thums_0000_F502E-LCR-Rear-1024x1024.webp?v=1730290081"},{"product_id":"fyne-audio-f5e-lcr","title":"Fyne Audio F5E LCR Centre Channel Speaker","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFyne Audio F5E LCR Centre Channel Speaker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F5E LCR is Fyne Audio's entry-level centre channel speaker — designed to match the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f5e\"\u003eF5E standmount\u003c\/a\u003e in a home cinema system. LCR stands for left, centre, right: this speaker is built to function in any of those three positions, which means three F5E LCR units across the front of a system gives a completely matched IsoFlare front stage. It uses a 125mm IsoFlare point-source driver, a 125mm bass driver, and a 125mm Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR) in a compact horizontal enclosure with integrated mounting brackets for wall installation. At £299.99 per unit in Black Ash vinyl, it is the most affordable Fyne Audio centre channel — and the natural companion to the F5E standmount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIsoFlare Driver Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IsoFlare driver is the central engineering decision in every Fyne Audio loudspeaker. It places the bass\/midrange cone and the high-frequency compression tweeter on a shared axis — the tweeter fires from the centre of the cone — so both drivers radiate sound from a single point in space. In a centre channel, this matters particularly because the listening position is rarely directly on-axis with the speaker — most seating arrangements have listeners spread across an angle relative to the screen. IsoFlare's point-source behaviour means the response stays consistent off-axis in a way that a conventional tweeter-above-bass arrangement cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the F5E LCR, the IsoFlare driver is a 125mm multi-fibre cone unit with a 19mm titanium dome compression tweeter — the same driver family as the F5E standmount, which is why the two speakers are tonally matched when used together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuxiliary Bass Radiator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR) is a passive radiating cone — it has no voice coil or magnet, but is tuned to move in sympathy with the bass pressure inside the cabinet. It extends low-frequency output without a port tube. In a centre channel application this is practical: there is no port opening to keep clear of a surface, and bass loading is less affected by placement on a rack, shelf, or below a screen. The F5E LCR's ABR is electromagnetically damped, which is part of the crossover tuning for the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLCR Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F5E LCR is designed to work as a left, centre, or right speaker — all three positions, not only the centre. Running three F5E LCR units across the front of a cinema system gives a fully matched IsoFlare front stage. The integrated mounting brackets on the cabinet support wall installation for left and right positions; freestanding placement works for the centre position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration suits a cinema room where a clean, matched front stage is the priority and the budget does not extend to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f502e-lcr\"\u003eF502E LCR\u003c\/a\u003e or the SP Series centre channel. The F5E LCR is the affordable, honest way to achieve that consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrossover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossover divides at 350Hz and 1.8kHz. The filter topology is 2nd order low-pass and 1st order high-pass. The 350Hz lower crossover point reflects the 2.5-way configuration: the bass driver crosses in below the IsoFlare unit at that frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5-way with Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsoFlare driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125mm point-source, multi-fibre cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19mm titanium dome compression driver (within IsoFlare unit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125mm multi-fibre cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125mm multi-fibre cone, electromagnetically damped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequencies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350Hz \u0026amp; 1.8kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2nd order low-pass \/ 1st order high-pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65Hz – 38kHz (−6dB typical in room)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88dB (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amplifier power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–100W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous power handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170 × 440 × 120mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.7kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Ash vinyl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF8000092\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F5E LCR is for the buyer who wants a matched centre channel for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f5e\"\u003eF5E\u003c\/a\u003e standmount, or who wants to build an affordable IsoFlare home cinema system with matched drivers across the front stage. The 88dB sensitivity is well suited to AV receivers at moderate power levels; the compact dimensions (170 × 440 × 120mm) suit installation on a shelf, rack, or wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor buyers who want the same principle at a higher performance level, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f502e-lcr\"\u003eF502E LCR\u003c\/a\u003e uses a larger 200mm IsoFlare driver and suits pairing with the F501E floorstanders. Those stepping further up should consider the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f57sp-6\"\u003eF57SP-6\u003c\/a\u003e — the SP Series centre channel built to the same specification as the F500SP and F501SP. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-vintage-five\"\u003eFyne Audio Vintage Five\u003c\/a\u003e is worth considering as a compact front speaker for those who prefer a heritage aesthetic alongside their cinema system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying from Martins Hi-Fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. Dave and Chris can advise on which Fyne Audio centre channel is right for your system and how many units you need for your installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@martinshifi.co.uk\"\u003einfo@martinshifi.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinshifi.co.uk\/about-us\/why-martins\/\"\u003eWhy Martins Hi-Fi page\u003c\/a\u003e. We are at 85–91 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EY.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fyne Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53569121354102,"sku":"","price":299.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1147\/files\/f500e-web-template-lcr-thums_0001_F5E-LCR-Rear-1024x1024.webp?v=1730290818"},{"product_id":"pmc-prophecy-c","title":"PMC Prophecy C","description":"\u003ch2 data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:45\"\u003ePMC Prophecy C: The Perfect Center Channel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:238\"\u003eThe PMC Prophecy C is a high-performance center channel speaker designed to deliver clear and precise dialogue and stunning sound. It's the ideal companion to the Prophecy series, ensuring a seamless and immersive home theater experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:17\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-sourcepos=\"7:1-11:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:168\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Driver Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilizes a pair of 5-inch LT XL mineral cone bass drivers and a 1-inch soft dome tweeter for accurate and detailed sound reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:82\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime-Aligned Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensures precise soundstage imaging and phase coherence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:87\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sleek and stylish design that complements any home theater setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"10:1-11:0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with premium materials for superior performance and durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:29\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhance Your Home Theater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:166\"\u003eThe Prophecy C is the perfect choice for those who demand the highest levels of performance. Its powerful and dynamic sound will elevate your home theater experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54855367885174,"sku":"","price":2275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1147\/files\/thumbnail-prophecyC-web3.jpg?v=1733844207"},{"product_id":"fyne-audio-f57sp-6","title":"Fyne Audio F57SP-6 Centre Channel Speaker","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFyne Audio F57SP-6 Centre Channel Speaker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F57SP-6 is Fyne Audio's SP Series centre channel speaker — designed to sit at the front of a cinema system alongside the F500SP standmount, the F501SP floorstander, or the F700 Series. It uses the same 150mm IsoFlare driver and the same crossover frequencies as the F500SP and F501SP, which means the timbre across the front three channels is matched in the way that a well-designed cinema system should be. Built at Fyne's UK factory to the same standard as the rest of the SP range, it includes adjustable electromagnetic damping on the Auxiliary Bass Radiator — a practical feature that allows the bass balance to be optimised for the speaker's installed position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe F500 SP — Special Production Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special Production concept distils some of the very best components and engineering from across Fyne Audio's high-end series into more affordable loudspeaker designs. Designed and tuned by Technical Director Dr Paul Mills, and hand-built at Fyne's UK factory, the F500 SP Series brings much of the driver, crossover, and bass tuning expertise from the F700 and F1 Series into the more compact F500 Series cabinet design. The F57SP-6 carries that engineering into a horizontal centre channel enclosure, finished in Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss Walnut, or Piano Gloss White — matching the F500SP and F501SP finish options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIsoFlare Driver Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IsoFlare driver is the central engineering decision in every Fyne Audio loudspeaker. It places the bass\/midrange cone and the high-frequency compression tweeter on a shared axis — the tweeter fires from the centre of the cone — so both drivers radiate sound from a single point in space. This point-source behaviour means the frequency response off-axis is far more consistent than a conventional design, and the time relationship between frequencies does not change as the listener moves across the seating area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the F57SP-6, the IsoFlare driver is a 150mm multi-fibre cone with FyneFlute surround, with a 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter at its centre. A second 150mm bass driver (multi-fibre cone) is mounted alongside to form a 2.5-way system. An Auxiliary Bass Radiator — a 150mm multi-fibre cone unit — handles the bass loading passively without a port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuxiliary Bass Radiator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR) is a passive radiating cone — it looks like a driver but has no voice coil or magnet. It is tuned to move in sympathy with the bass pressure inside the cabinet, extending low-frequency output without a port tube. The practical advantage in a centre channel application is that there is no port opening to position relative to a wall or equipment rack — bass loading is determined by the ABR's tuning, not by where the speaker is placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdjustable Electromagnetic Damping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F57SP-6 crossover includes electromagnetic damping on the ABR, with two selectable settings: free-space and boundary. This is a practical feature that genuinely affects bass balance depending on how the speaker is installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003efree-space\u003c\/strong\u003e mode, the ABR is tuned for a speaker sitting on an open stand or shelf away from walls — the bass response is calibrated for an environment where there is no reinforcement from nearby surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eboundary\u003c\/strong\u003e mode, the ABR damping is adjusted for a speaker placed close to a wall, on a low equipment rack, or directly under a projection screen. In this position, the wall behind the speaker reinforces bass frequencies; the boundary setting compensates by reducing ABR output slightly, keeping the tonal balance consistent with the main speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjustment is made at the crossover — a simple switch rather than an analogue control, and worth taking the time to compare in situ. The difference is audible and takes seconds to evaluate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrossover and Connections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossover divides at 250Hz and 1.7kHz — identical to the F500SP and F501SP. The filter topology is 2nd order low-pass and 1st order high-pass. It is a bi-wired passive low-loss design with Cryo-Lite treatment applied to the crossover components. The electromagnetically damped free-space and boundary settings are part of the crossover assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5-way with adjustably damped ABR (Auxiliary Bass Radiator)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsoFlare driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm point-source, multi-fibre cone, FyneFlute surround\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm magnesium dome compression driver (within IsoFlare unit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm multi-fibre cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm multi-fibre cone, electromagnetically damped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequencies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250Hz \u0026amp; 1.7kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBi-wired passive low-loss; 2nd order low-pass \/ 1st order high-pass; free-space and boundary settings; Cryo-Lite treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47Hz – 34kHz (−6dB in room)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91dB (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amplifier power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–180W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous power handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak power handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210 × 600 × 250mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.2kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressed high-density MDF, internally braced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiano Gloss Black; Piano Gloss Walnut; Piano Gloss White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF8000063\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F57SP-6 is for the buyer building a Fyne Audio cinema system who wants the centre channel to match the front left and right properly — same driver technology, same crossover points, same voicing. It is compatible with the F500SP, F501SP, and F700 Series as front speakers, and the adjustable ABR damping makes it practical for the range of real-world installation positions a centre channel ends up in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a budget centre channel pressed into service. It is an SP Series component, built and priced as such, and the sonic difference between this and a mismatched centre is significant when dialogue is the reference. Those considering the F57SP-6 should compare it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f502e-lcr\"\u003eF502E LCR\u003c\/a\u003e — a less expensive option suited to the E Series front speakers — and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f5e-lcr\"\u003eF5E LCR\u003c\/a\u003e for buyers building around the F5E standmount. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-supertrax\"\u003eFyne Audio SuperTrax\u003c\/a\u003e super tweeter is a natural complement to any SP Series cinema system, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f704sp\"\u003eF704SP\u003c\/a\u003e represents the upper end of the SP range for those building the most ambitious systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying from Martins Hi-Fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. The F57SP-6 is available to discuss and hear in our Norwich showroom — call ahead and we will set up a relevant system for you. Dave and Chris can advise on matching, placement, and the right damping setting for your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@martinshifi.co.uk\"\u003einfo@martinshifi.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinshifi.co.uk\/about-us\/why-martins\/\"\u003eWhy Martins Hi-Fi page\u003c\/a\u003e. We are at 85–91 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EY.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fyne Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55159882645878,"sku":"","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1147\/files\/FS57-6SP-Front-Grilleoff-High-Gloss-Walnut-entre-channel-1024x1024.jpg?v=1737115010"},{"product_id":"fyne-audio-f500s-lcr-loudspeaker","title":"Fyne Audio F500S LCR Loudspeaker","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFyne Audio F500S LCR Loudspeaker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F500S LCR is a wall-mountable loudspeaker from Fyne Audio's S Series — designed to function as a left, centre, or right channel speaker in a home cinema system built around the F500S, F501S, or F502S. It uses a 150mm IsoFlare point-source driver with a 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter — the same IsoFlare driver format as the F500S standmount — in a compact horizontal enclosure with an Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR) for bass loading. Available in Black Oak, Natural Walnut, and Piano Gloss Black, it is the matched centre channel for the S Series front speakers and sold as a single unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LCR designation means it is engineered to work in all three front channel positions — not only the centre. Running three F500S LCR units across the front of a cinema system gives a completely matched IsoFlare front stage: the same driver technology, the same crossover frequencies, the same magnesium dome tweeter in all three positions. The ABR bass loading avoids the placement constraints of a rear-ported design, making close-to-wall and on-stand installation equally practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIsoFlare Driver Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IsoFlare driver combines the bass\/midrange cone and the high-frequency compression tweeter on a shared axis — the tweeter fires from the centre of the bass\/midrange cone — so both drivers radiate sound from the same point in space. In a centre channel, where listeners are spread across a wide angle relative to the speaker, point-source behaviour is particularly valuable — the frequency response stays consistent off-axis in a way that a conventional arrangement with a physically separated tweeter cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the F500S LCR, the IsoFlare driver is a 150mm multi-fibre cone unit with a 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter. A second 150mm bass driver and a 150mm ABR complete the driver complement. The magnesium dome tweeter matches the F500S standmount, which is why the two speakers are tonally consistent when used together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuxiliary Bass Radiator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR) is a passive radiating cone — it has no voice coil or magnet, but is tuned to move in sympathy with the bass pressure inside the cabinet. It extends low-frequency output without a port tube. In a wall-mounted or rack-mounted installation, this eliminates the need to keep a port opening clear of surfaces — the ABR's behaviour is determined by its tuning, not by the speaker's proximity to walls or equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePractical Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F500S LCR is designed for flexible installation. It can be wall-mounted in the left and right positions and placed freestanding for the centre position. The compact dimensions — 200 × 530 × 152mm — make it suitable for a wide range of installation environments, and the three finish options match the F500S, F501S, and F502S front speakers throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5-way with Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsoFlare driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm point-source, multi-fibre cone, 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm multi-fibre cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm multi-fibre cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequencies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250Hz \u0026amp; 1.7kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2nd order low-pass \/ 1st order high-pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56Hz – 34kHz (−6dB typical in room)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90dB (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amplifier power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–150W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous power handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 × 530 × 152mm (7.9 × 20.9 × 6.0\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Oak; Natural Walnut; Piano Gloss Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F500S LCR is for the buyer building a cinema system around the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f500s-bookshelf-speakers\"\u003eF500S\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f501s-floorstanding-speakers\"\u003eF501S\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f502s-floorstanding-speakers\"\u003eF502S\u003c\/a\u003e who wants a properly matched centre channel using the same IsoFlare driver format and the same magnesium dome tweeter as the front speakers. The ABR loading and compact dimensions make it practical for a wide range of installation positions. The three finish options allow a consistent aesthetic across the front stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose building at a higher level should consider the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f57sp-6\"\u003eF57SP-6\u003c\/a\u003e — the SP Series centre channel with adjustable ABR damping and Cryo-Lite crossover treatment — or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f57sp-8-centre-channel-speaker\"\u003eF57SP-8\u003c\/a\u003e for the most capable Fyne Audio centre channel available. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-supertrax\"\u003eFyne Audio SuperTrax\u003c\/a\u003e super tweeter is a natural complement to any S Series cinema system for extended HF performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying from Martins Hi-Fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. Dave and Chris can advise on cinema system configuration, installation options, and how many F500S LCR units are right for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@martinshifi.co.uk\"\u003einfo@martinshifi.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinshifi.co.uk\/about-us\/why-martins\/\"\u003eWhy Martins Hi-Fi page\u003c\/a\u003e. We are at 85–91 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EY.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fyne Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55302770196854,"sku":"","price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1147\/files\/F500S-LCR-Black-Oak-3Q-Grille-Off.webp?v=1740399691"},{"product_id":"fyne-audio-f57sp-8-centre-channel-speaker","title":"Fyne Audio F57SP-8 Centre Channel Speaker","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFyne Audio F57SP-8 Centre Channel Speaker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F57SP-8 is Fyne Audio's largest and most capable centre channel speaker — a 2.5-way design built around an 8\" (200mm) IsoFlare point-source driver with a 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter, a second 200mm bass driver, and an electromagnetically damped 200mm Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR). Frequency response extends from 42Hz to 34kHz, sensitivity is 92dB, and recommended amplifier power is 30–200W. It is designed to pair with the F502SP floorstanders and the larger F700 Series loudspeakers, where a centre channel of equivalent driver size and dynamic capability is required to match the front left and right. Available in Piano Gloss Black, Walnut, and White, it is sold as a single unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinction between the F57SP-6 and the F57SP-8 is the IsoFlare driver size — 150mm in the F57SP-6, 200mm in the F57SP-8. The larger driver gives the F57SP-8 its 92dB sensitivity (versus 91dB in the F57SP-6), a lower bass extension of 42Hz (versus 47Hz), and the dynamic authority to match a larger pair of front speakers without strain. If the front left and right speakers use 200mm or larger IsoFlare drivers, the F57SP-8 is the correct centre channel choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIsoFlare Driver Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IsoFlare driver combines the bass\/midrange cone and the high-frequency compression tweeter on a shared axis — the tweeter fires from the centre of the bass\/midrange cone — so both drivers radiate sound from the same point in space. In a centre channel, where listeners are spread across a wide angle relative to the speaker, point-source behaviour is particularly valuable — the frequency response stays consistent off-axis in a way that a conventional arrangement with a physically separated tweeter cannot replicate, and the time relationship between frequencies does not shift as the listening position changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the F57SP-8, the IsoFlare driver is a 200mm multi-fibre cone unit with FyneFlute surround, with a 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter at its centre. A second 200mm bass driver (multi-fibre cone) is mounted alongside to form the 2.5-way configuration, and a 200mm ABR handles low-frequency loading without a port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuxiliary Bass Radiator and Electromagnetic Damping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR) is a passive radiating cone — it has no voice coil or magnet, but is tuned to move in sympathy with the bass pressure inside the cabinet. It extends low-frequency output without a port tube. The F57SP-8's ABR includes adjustable electromagnetic damping, with selectable free-space and boundary settings — the same practical feature as the F57SP-6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003efree-space\u003c\/strong\u003e mode, the ABR is tuned for a speaker sitting away from walls and reflective surfaces. In \u003cstrong\u003eboundary\u003c\/strong\u003e mode, the damping compensates for the bass reinforcement that occurs when the speaker is placed close to a wall, below a projection screen, or on a low equipment rack. The adjustment is a simple switch at the crossover and the difference is immediately audible in situ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrossover and Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossover divides at 250Hz and 1.7kHz — identical to the F502SP and F700 Series — which is why the F57SP-8 integrates tonally with those speakers. The cabinet is high-density MDF with internal bracing, measuring 270 × 760 × 340mm and weighing 19.8kg. The finish options — Piano Gloss Black, Walnut, and White — match the available finishes across the SP and F700 Series ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5-way with adjustably damped ABR (Auxiliary Bass Radiator)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsoFlare driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mm (8\") point-source, multi-fibre cone, FyneFlute surround, 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mm (8\") multi-fibre cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mm (8\") multi-fibre cone, electromagnetically damped; free-space and boundary settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequencies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250Hz \u0026amp; 1.7kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amplifier power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–200W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous power handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100W RMS; peak 400W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92dB (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42Hz – 34kHz (−6dB in room)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270 × 760 × 340mm (10.6 × 29.9 × 13.4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.8kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-density MDF with internal bracing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiano Gloss Black; Walnut; White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F57SP-8 is for the buyer building a large-format Fyne Audio cinema system — specifically one where the front left and right speakers use 200mm or larger IsoFlare drivers. It is the correct centre channel match for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f502s-floorstanding-speakers\"\u003eF502S\u003c\/a\u003e, the F502SP, and the F700 Series floorstanders. The 92dB sensitivity and 100W RMS continuous power handling give it the dynamic headroom to keep up with high-efficiency main speakers at cinema listening levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose whose systems use 150mm IsoFlare front speakers should consider the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f57sp-6\"\u003eF57SP-6\u003c\/a\u003e instead — which uses a matched 150mm IsoFlare driver and is the correct centre channel for the F500SP and F501SP. For those building with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f704sp\"\u003eF704SP\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f1-8\"\u003eF1-8\u003c\/a\u003e series, the F57SP-8 is the most capable Fyne Audio centre channel available at this time. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-supertrax\"\u003eFyne Audio SuperTrax\u003c\/a\u003e super tweeter is a natural complement for those seeking extended HF performance across the full cinema system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying from Martins Hi-Fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. The F57SP-8 is available to discuss and hear in our Norwich showroom — call ahead and we will arrange a relevant system demonstration. Dave and Chris can advise on matching, placement, and the right ABR damping setting for your installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@martinshifi.co.uk\"\u003einfo@martinshifi.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinshifi.co.uk\/about-us\/why-martins\/\"\u003eWhy Martins Hi-Fi page\u003c\/a\u003e. 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