Recommendation for a center channel speaker?

[Edge1]

A while back I purchased a variety of home audio/theater equipment based on advice here, which was outstanding. Today I am coming with another request for advice on a center channel speaker.

Currently I have:
- a nice $300 Onkyo receiver (cannot remember model #)
- a pair of AV123 ELT-525 bookshelf speakers as my front left and right
- an 8" Dayton powered subwoofer
- 47" LG LCD TV
- Samsung BluRay player

This is really a great sounding setup for a family for home audio/video. We're not real picky and price is definitely a consideration. I'm not sure what these things cost (I've seen some expensive ones - $400+ - which is just way too much).

Does anybody have a suggestion or two for a center channel speaker with this setup? I think I've read that you need one that "matches" your current speakers. Not sure what goes with the ELT-525s, but I know AV123 is OOB these days.

TIA!

 

[Drako]

Why don't you get the ELT525C? It should match your bookshelf speakers.

 

[vi edit]

Rosewood center for sale here:
http://www.chasehometheater.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3032

Note: The ELT Center didn't really review well. Not as strong of a speaker/value as the rest of the ELT products. I would definitely consider the no-rez upgrade to help improve the bass response.

 

[Edge1]

Thanks guys. I don't even know what a no rez upgrade is, but I'll try to find out. Chances are it won't make as much of a difference for us. I'm assuming the for sale items have this upgrade based on the info in the link.

Would something like this work: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846