The best center speaker for home theater for 2023

Easy-to-drive 8 Ohm Nominal Impedance - Compatible with nearly all AV Receivers and stereo amplifiers

Dual 4" Polypropylene Woofers with 1" Soft-dome tweeter delivers accurate dialogue and music reproduction

50Hz - 35Khz Frequency Response - Ensures a wide range of accurately reproduced sound.

SONY USA AUTHORIZED - Includes Full SONY USA Protection

Sony 2-Way 3-Driver Bass Reflex Center Channel Speaker

INCLUDED IN THE BOX: Sony SS-CS8 2-Way 3-Driver Bass Reflex Center Channel Speaker - Speaker - Foot Pads (Qty 4) - User Guide

BUNDLE INCLUDES: Sony SS-CS8 2-Way 3-Driver Bass Reflex Center Channel Speaker - 1 Year Extended Protection

1 Year Extended Protection Plan in ADDITION to the Included FULL Manufacturer Protection

Home Theater Excellence: Designed for a large home theater, this speaker puts you in the middle of the action. Polk’s new Pinnacle tweeter, Turbine cone mid-range driver and woofers deliver the action, dialogue and musical soundtrack from your favorite movies and TV.

New Pinnacle Tweeter: the new ring radiator tweeter design dramatically improves dispersion while delivering crisps, natural highs

New Turbine Cone: delivers smooth and incredibly detailed mid-range Imaging.

Enhanced Polk Power Port Technology: produces less port noise and more powerful cleaner bass than traditionally ported loudspeakers.

Anti-diffraction Magnetic Grilles: Acoustically inert grilles offer a clean aesthetic without sacrificing sound

1” Titanium LTS Vented Tweeter with Hybrid Tractrix Horn

Quad 5.25" Spun Copper Cerametallic Woofers

Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Tractrix port

Premium Scratch Resistant Ebony and Walnut Finishes

Strong, Flexible Removable Magnetic Grille

BIGGER TRACTRIX HORN: A new, larger 90° x 90° silicone composite hybrid Tractrix horn provides crisper, clearer dialogue.

LINEAR TRAVEL SUSPENSION (LTS) TITANIUM DIAPHRAGM TWEETER: The exclusive 1” LTS minimizes distortion for enhanced, detailed performance.

VENTED TWEETER DESIGN: The vented tweeter housing enhances the detail in what you hear.

ALL-NEW CERAMETALLIC WOOFERS: Updated for absolutely flawless sound reproduction, minimum distortion, and maximum efficiency.

SEALED DESIGN: An all-new shallow-depth sealed design allows for this center channel speaker to be used for in-wall placement and prevents bass-loading against a back wall in tight spaces like fireplace mantles. What you get is crisp, clear vocals in a small and versatile package.

BI-WIRING/BI-AMPING CAPABILITY: Dual input terminals for bi-wiring/ bi-amping capabilities separate high and low-frequency current into different speaker cables, reducing distortion for clearer midrange.

NEW LOOK: Furniture grade materials and finishes make these speakers a statement piece for any room.

REMOVABLE GRILLE: Attaches magnetically for an elegant transition from powerful showstopper to discrete performance piece.

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

NEAR-INVISIBLE CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER - The Polk 255c-LS In-Wall Loudspeaker is equipped with (2) 5.25" Dynamic Balance Midrange Drivers for clean, accurate mids and dynamic lows, and (1) 1" Ring-Radiator Tweeter for detailed highs and realistic imaging

BIG SOUND, NO FOOTPRINT - With a precision-engineered minimally flanged design and Polk's exclusive Sheer-Grille, which protrudes only 7mm from the surface, the speaker virtually disappears in the wall, but the room-filling audio can be heard loud & clear

FEEL THE HEART-THUMPING BASS - Features Polk's Patented PowerPort Bass Venting Technology that delivers deep, rumbling bass and minimizes unwanted resonances so that you hear crystal-clear dialogues and pristine sound quality for your movies, music and TV

EASY TO MOUNT AND INSTALL - The 255c-LS has 6 rotating cams that hold the speaker in place for a simple one-cut, drop-in installation. Comes with a paintable magnetically-secured metal grille - leave it as is or spray paint to match your home decor

BUILD A FULL HOME THEATER SYSTEM - Pair with the Vanishing LS Series in-wall and in-ceiling speakers or Polk's floor-standing and bookshelf speakers. All LS series speakers can be installed in new or existing constructions using optional mounting brackets

POLK'S UNWAVERING COMMITMENT, RELIABILITY, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP has made it one of the most trusted names in home audio. Bring out the best in surround sound systems and acoustic excellence, so you can SIT BACK, RELAX AND LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART

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

SLIM CENTER CHANNEL THAT WON’T BLOCK YOUR TV - Enjoy crisp, focused dialogues and dynamic, hi-res sound with Polk Monitor XT35, a 4" low-profile speaker with a 1" Tweeter & (4) 3" Dynamically Balanced Woofers that delivers an open mid-range and impactful bass

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 XT35'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

VERSATILITY AT ITS BEST - Slim, compact design allows you to place or wall-mount this center channel below the TV without blocking the IR sensor. Use as left, right and surround channels, in additional to center, for a stunning home theater experience

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

Recommended Amplifier Power Per Channel : 25 watts - 200 watts

FULL RANGE AUDIO: Regardless of the size, these wall/ceiling mounted speakers are equipped w/ dual 4" center channel high-power woofers & one 0.75” silk dome tweeter for full-range stereo sound reproduction & will suffice as a home surround system

8 OHM IMPEDANCE: This center channel speaker has a 1" high-temperature voice coil, electronic crossover network, & features an 8-ohm impedance. Can be used w/ home audio receiver & amp & can produce both powerful rich sound & quiet background music

100 WATT POWER: Featuring a power handling of about 100 watts peak / 40 RMS, this center channel speaker is fit for the full range to surround stereo sound reproduction. Great for home theater movie watching, listening to music, and more

VENTED DESIGN: With this center channel speaker’s ported / vented design, it is capable of producing higher power and a deeper bass response, perfect if you have a large room and want to achieve a louder bass sound with less amplification

STYLISH VINYL FINISH: Made with medium-density fibreboard (MDF), this center channel speaker will not only prove its longevity for the long run, it will also impress your listeners and visitors with its stylish black vinyl finish