Customer Reviews

Klipsch Synergy C-1 Center Channel Speaker (Single)

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There are 3 sizes for this speaker, but I'm glad I bought the smaller size. I have a hearing comprehension deficiency and wear hearing aids. I had tried several, including Bose, before I purchased the Cerwin Vega center speaker that I used for a number of years. None that I listened to before had the clarity that I find in the Klipsch. Inasmuch as the center channel speaker is aimed at voice transmission primarily, that is a big plus. There was no difficulty in installing it. I did have to balance the system (mine is 2 front speakers, center speaker and a 12" sub) to get all speakers at the same volume level, but that was done automatically by my Sony receiver, and the "wall of sound" was great. Also, I could understand the voice transmissions better than ever. Others may find one of the other sizes to be more satisfactory, but I don't think they'll go wrong with Klipsch.

If you want good sound especially when watching movies you must have a center speaker. This one was the right size and of good enough quality to match the rest of my system. Before we had only left, right, and a sub woofer. So much sound is engineered to come from the center, like dialogue, that without that speaker you are missing a lot and sometimes can't make out what people are saying. That leads to turning up the sound and then when a big chase scene or shoot-em-up comes along you get blasted out of the room. A center channel speaker takes care of the problem and the quality of this Klipsh is excellent especially when you consider its modest price. I am very happy with my purchase.

This is the perfect speaker for me and my system! You always here the old guys say "If I'd known I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of my teeth". In my case I wish for younger ears. My system consisted of Klipsch KLF-20 main's and a Klipsch KV-1 center speaker. Although the KV-1 is a good speaker I was having trouble hearing voices on TV and movies. This speaker is just what I needed. The voice is clear and sharp and plays nice with the large main speakers.

I bought this speaker to replace an older Yamaha center that came with my old home theater in a box package. I also have the Synergy F-1 floor standing speakers and kind of wanted some uniformity up front at least. The price was right too $79 is an amazing price for a brand new speaker. When I got this I replaced the Yamaha speaker while the system was on and as soon as both wires made contact I could tell a huge difference. The sound is much clearer now. I have found that I don't have to turn the volume of my system up as much as I used to for those quite conversation scenes. The speaker is much larger than the old one as well kind of a tight fit with the components in my entertainment center but I made it work and with the grill on the speaker it blends in a little and doens't look as big. Overall I am very pleased with this speaker and just hope that I can find as good of a deal on the sub and surrounds to complete the synergy package.

New Sharp 52" led tv needed smaller sized center. I chose this speaker for the good name of Klipsch and the close overall design to my Acoustec Home Theater speakers set(a BIC/Acoustic hybrid Home Theater set...the best competition for Klipsch, Paradigm at near half the price)---This "fit" the bill. I found it showed the crisp and clean fidelity of center channel's around $200-$300. Depth and character is full and reaching. Bottom end is surprizingly full for a small center channel. It compares nicely with centers with dual 6 1/2" to 7"s. Excellent clarity at low/med volumes. My ears find the "HORN" type technology far superior and more "Live Like" than the diaphram designs. For an old gray-hair'd rocker like me...we need all the clarity we can get. Finally...for the $79/free ship price I got thru amazon...it put a big ole' smile on my face after i set it up...A very safe buy.

I purchaced one of these about 1 1/2 years ago, and i'm using it with 2 Polk monitor 60 fronts, and a Boston Acoustics 10" sub.

If you need an inexpensive or small center channel speaker ( i could'nt go bigger with my tv stand )this one is a very good performer.

At under $200.00, it's a bargain.

A Klipsch speaker at this price is near extraordinary. The sound is crisp, bright and clear and projects the center channel of movies remarkably well. Set up for older mono movies it provides a remarkably apt sound stage. Ordered from Amazon and shipped by Vanns I could not be happier with the purchase.

I setup this center channel along with Klipsh B-3 speakers to Onkyo TX-SR507 5-Channel A/V Receiver.
The entire setup took about 60 mins. The center channel is fantastic & it delivers the results the way I expect it!

$79 for a Klipsch center! that's unheard of. I'm very impressed w/ it. I have it w/ the S1s and F1s and a Velodyne VX-10. Vanns shipped this fast and well pkged.

The center channel does it job of making the spoken word sound crisp and distinct. A well-balanced speaker. Good value. Plays nice with the other components, too.