The 8 Best Center Speakers Under $800

Dual 5. 25" Spun-copper IMG woofers

1" Aluminum lts tweeter mated to a 90x90 square tractrix Horn

89Hz - 21kHz +/- 3dB

Sensitivity 95dB at 2. 83V/1m

400 watts power handling

HIGH-PERFORMANCE SLIM CENTER CHANNEL - Polk Signature Elite ES35 features Dynamically Balanced Acoustic Array with Cascading Crossovers, a 1" Terylene Tweeter and (6) 3" Woofers that deliver room-filling, crystal clear sound in a life-like soundstage

NOT ONLY HEAR, BUT FEEL THE HEART-THUMPING BASS - With Polk's Patented Power Port Technology, the ES35 center channel gives you a dramatic frontal impact and carries almost 75 percent of the audio so you get louder, lower, and cleaner bass, distortion free

REALISTIC SOUND REPRODUCTION – ES35's high sensitivity and 4- & 8-Ohm compatibility delivers spacious, enveloping, and true to life music streamed online via Apple Music, Amazon Music HD, Spotify & more and even from the latest Dolby Atmos & DTS:X AVRs

LOOKS TO KILL - The Signature Elite series speakers with their bold, modern looks are sure to make heads turn and set feet tapping, no matter where you are sitting in the room. Their elegant and classy style will make a statement with any home décor

VERSATILE PLACEMENT OPTIONS - Place the ES35 on a shelf or a speaker stand (sold separately), or wall-mount it below the TV without blocking the IR sensor. Use as left and right channel speakers, in additional to center, and enjoy a cinematic experience

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME THEATER - The timbre matched Polk components ensures seamless speaker-to-speaker blending with the Signature Elite series. Combine with pairs of ES60 towers, ES20 bookshelf speakers & any sub for a 5.1 surround setup

Two-tone unique design for wood

JBL engineering high-definition imaging

CINEMA SOUND IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME – The CS1 center channel has (2) 5-1/4" Polk's Proprietary Dynamic Balance Woofers & a 1" Tweeter for detailed high frequency response & more accurate reproduction of audio with very low distortion

MORE POWER IN THE CENTER – An aptly designed port on the rear of the speaker gives you powerful, deep bass so you can enjoy high impact music that’s natural and lifelike

UNIQUE REVERSIBLE DESIGN gives you the flexibility to position the loudspeaker below the ear level and still hear clear, crisp sound. Turn the cabinet upside down and it aims the sound up, directing it right at your listening level

EXPECT GREAT SOUND! For a timbre-matched setup, pair the CS1 with Monitor 60 or 70 Tower Speakers for larger rooms, Monitor 40 Bookshelf Speakers for smaller rooms, or combine them all together for an amazing surround sound setup

Polk's UNWAVERING COMMITMENT, RELIABILITY, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP has made it one of the most trusted names in home audio speakers and entertainment systems. They bring out BEST IN TECHNOLOGY, so you can SIT BACK, RELAX AND LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART!

Highly efficient design produces more output using less energy

Magnetically shielded drivers prevent TV interference

Enhanced 1" titanium Linear Travel Suspension horn-loaded tweeter

Dual 4" high-output Cerametallic woofers

Beautiful wood-grain vinyl cabinet

Center channel for crystal-clear dialogue

Accurate, non-fatiguing sound provides hours of listening pleasure

Dynamic 1” tweeter, 5.25" high-output woofer

Dimensions: 7.5” H X 19.8” W X 6.47” D

Contemporary finish to integrate with any decor with ease

Speaker must be connected to an AV receiver or amplifier for audio signal and power

Supplying the speaker with sufficient power is important for quality audio reproduction and longevity of the speaker's components

What’s in the box: (1) C-200 Center Channel speaker with power cord - external wiring not included

The rp-404c center Channel speaker delivers accurate-to-live acoustics that take your movies and music to a whole new level.

1” Titanium lets vented tweeter with hybrid tracery Horn - Quad 4" Spun copper woofers - bass–reflex via rear–firing tracery port

Copper anodized trim rings, Cast aluminum feet, satin painted baffles and a laser etched logo treatment give the reference Premiere II series a modern, Premium look.

Single 5–way screw terminals accept banana plugs or bare wire up to 12–gauge for flexible, lasting connections while the vibrant color coding provides easy setup and connection.

Removable grille attaches magnetically for an elegant transition from powerful showstopper to discrete performance piece.

CREATES A SOUNDSTAGE COMPARABLE TO ANY LARGE SYSTEM. Features two (2) 2.5" drivers, a 0.5" silk dome tweeter & injection molded cones. The APERIODIC-TUNED REAR PORT delivers bass extension and boosts the audio on a shelf or mounted against the wall

UNIQUE CURVED SHAPE BASED ON "TIME LENS TECHNOLOGY" – It is specially designed to align the acoustic centers of the tweeter and mid-bass in the same plane, reducing diffraction & distortions, and ensuring the right sounds reach you at the same time

BUILD YOUR OWN 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 HOME THEATER SYSTEM – According to you room size & requirements, create an immersive surround sound system by adding four to eight satellite speakers and a subwoofer of your choice to this center channel

EASY TO CONNECT AND OPERATE – No matter how you choose to set it up, the center channel easily connects to a receiver, just like any other speaker

POLK'S UNMATCHED QUALITY AT A SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE. With this value-priced center channel, you can now enjoy premium audio, expert engineering, solid construction, and a spectacular theater experience right at home

2 way bass reflex center speaker

Woofers use light aluminum cones for extra fast response

7/8 inches balanced dome tweeter

Slim design matches flat panel TVs

Limited warranty only when purchased from an AUTHORIZED YAMAHA DEALER

Nominal impedance 8 ohms

Sensitivity: 86dB (2.83V @ 1 meter full-space 300-3kHz)

Recommended amplifier power: 20 - 200 watts

Rated bandwidth: 48Hz - 25kHz (±3dB)