Installing Center Channel?

[asianinvasion21 10+ year member]

I just recently got a rfq5000 dolby prologic sound processor. I was wondering about installing a center channel and how to go about doing it. I have a 4 channel amp (zx350.4) and I'm wondering if it is possible to install a center channel. The rfq5000 is meant for a center channel to achieve its full sound potential. Any input or pictures of a center channel install would be greatly appreciated thx.

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[SmartAsss 10+ year member]

You currently cannot run a center channel with the amps you have, you need a dedicated amplifier channel for the center speaker, to allow the processor to do its thing..

something along the lines of a small 50w x2 amp bridged would be acceptable. A coaxial 4 or 5 1/4 should work well. It should be of good quality and play down to 150hz. Since its playing below 500hz, it should be in a properly sized box or at least have its back wave isolated. There are a few premade center channel speakers made by pioneer and alpine (made a single din speaker) but may have been discontinued.

Im not familiar with any center channel installs on a camry, you might have to get creative for a location to put it.

check out some of the diyma.com installs using a center channel for ideas.

not trying to be an a-hole but you may want to consider thinking about a newer car instead of the audio stuff, just saying that because that thing is old.

 

[Rich B 5,000+ posts]

Clarion makes a center channel speaker that comes with a 50w amp, and its on ebay right now for $50 + $12 shipping.

Clarion SRK5 Center Channel Speaker w/ 50W Amplfier - eBay (item 280633910855 end time Feb-28-11 16:00:16 PST)

 

[SmartAsss 10+ year member]

That would be good quick and easy solution.. hell, I might consider that for myself. I wonder how it sounds.

 

[asianinvasion21 10+ year member]

thx for the input. i am not driving a camry anymore lol i have an rsx and i listened to the rfq5000 without the center channel and it sounds fine. i might consider a center channel later on