The 10 Best Center Speakers Under $400

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

1" Linear Travel Suspension Titanium Tweeter

Dual 5.25" Spun Copper Cerametallic Cone Woofers

90x90 Hybrid Tractrix Horn

All New Tractrix Port

MDF Cabinet with Brushed Polymer Veneer Baffle Finish

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!

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

1 Inch (25 millimeter) Fabric/Polymer Composite Dynamic Balance Dome Tweeter with powerful Neodymium magnet structure delivers clear and detailed high frequency response for realistic reproduction of vocals and instruments

Two 5 1/4 in Bi Laminate Composite Dynamic Balance Drivers are lightweight and stiff with good damping for high efficiency, excellent bass and lower distortion

Non resonant all MDF enclosure construction with 3/4 in thick baffles ensures cleaner, clearer, more lifelike sound quality

Unique Reversible design cabinets can be turned upside down to aim “up inches when placed under a video monitor

Five Way Binding Post Connectors for more secure hook up options

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)

COMPACT CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER - Enjoy focused, crystal-clear dialogues and dynamic, hi-res sound with Polk Monitor XT30 that features a 1" Tweeter & (2) 5.25" Dynamically Balanced Woofer for smooth mid-range and effortless bass in an immersive soundstage

PREMIUM BUILD QUALITY AND MODERN DESIGN - An upgrade to the critically acclaimed Monitor series, the Polk Monitor XT series features latest innovations in affordable, great sounding speakers, and their stylish design blends with any home décor

HIGH RESOLUTION SOUND FROM ALL INPUTS - Monitor XT30's 4- & 8-Ohm compatibility delivers Dolby Atmos & DTS:X surround sound from your favorite sources, including online streaming via Apple Music, Amazon Music HD, Tidal, Spotify and more

COMPACT YET POWERFUL - Delivering maximum performance in a compact size, this stylish yet mighty center channel speaker can be placed in most AV consoles or bookshelves, or can sit on speaker stands, tabletops or other flat surfaces

CREATE AN AFFORDABLE HOME THEATER SETUP – The timbre matched Polk components ensures seamless speaker-to-speaker blending. Add MXT60 tower pair, MXT90 height module and a MXT12 sub to this center speaker to create a unified surround system