Short answer: the BIC America FH6-LCR, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #123 of 131 center channel speakers by sound quality, rated 2.7/5, at $142.60; the Fluance Signature HFC ranks #129, rated 2.1/5, and costs $179.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 131 center channel speakers; for better sound, the Polk Audio XT30 ranks #65 at $139.
The BIC America FH6-LCR is the better-sounding choice. A low cost $143 all-channel speaker with two 6.5” woofers and a horn-loaded tweeter, very high 95dB sensitivity and 175W power handling. The catch: Audio Science Review’s measurements give it the lowest preference score of any current center here (1.28 without a subwoofer), with uneven on-axis response (1.39dB average deviation) and the least smooth predicted in-room response (0.24).
The case for the Fluance Signature HFC: The center channel of Fluance’s Signature series, with two 5” glass fiber woofers either side of a 1” soft dome tweeter. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Fluance Signature HFS bookshelf, which had an uneven, colored response.
Buy the BIC America FH6-LCR. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Fluance Signature HFC and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
About the ratings: the Fluance Signature HFC’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 1.7 to 2.5, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| BIC America FH6-LCR | Fluance Signature HFC | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $142.60 each | $179.99 each |
| Ranked | #123 of 131 in Center Channel Speakers | #129 of 131 in Center Channel Speakers Estimated |
| Drivers | 1x horn-loaded aluminum dome tweeter, 2x 6.5” injection-molded woofers | 1” soft dome tweeter, 2 x 5” glass fiber woofers |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz-23kHz (manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 95dB (1W/1m, manufacturer specified) | 92dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 8”H x 21.9”W x 6.1”D (203 x 556 x 156 mm) | 7.3”H x 18.9”W x 10.6”D (185 x 480 x 269 mm) |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | 16.3 lbs (7.4 kg) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 82.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.28 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.05 | - |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
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The Two Speakers In Full
BIC America FH6-LCR: $142.60 each Amazon eBay
Pros: A low cost $143 all-channel speaker with two 6.5” woofers and a horn-loaded tweeter, very high 95dB sensitivity and 175W power handling. It includes brackets for vertical or horizontal mounting, so it can serve as left, center or right. Measured bass extension of 82.2Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Audio Science Review’s measurements give it the lowest preference score of any current center here (1.28 without a subwoofer), with uneven on-axis response (1.39dB average deviation) and the least smooth predicted in-room response (0.24). Horizontal coverage is narrow (about ±20 degrees), and bass falls to about 82Hz at -10dB.
Full BIC America FH6-LCR review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 82.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 8”H x 21.9”W x 6.1”D (203 x 556 x 156 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x horn-loaded aluminum dome tweeter, 2x 6.5” injection-molded woofers |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz-23kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 95dB (1W/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.28 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.05 |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) |
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Fluance Signature HFC: $179.99 each Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the Fluance Signature HFS (bookshelf, rated 2.1/5) and the Fluance Signature HFF (floorstanding, estimated 2.4/5).
Pros: The center channel of Fluance’s Signature series, with two 5” glass fiber woofers either side of a 1” soft dome tweeter. Sensitivity is a high 92dB, so it is easy to drive and keeps up with the HFF towers.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Fluance Signature HFS bookshelf, which had an uneven, colored response. The horizontal woofer and tweeter layout narrows dispersion off to the sides, and bass is rated only to 60Hz.
Full Fluance Signature HFC review and specifications →
| DIY Kit | No |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.3”H x 18.9”W x 10.6”D (185 x 480 x 269 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” soft dome tweeter, 2 x 5” glass fiber woofers |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 92dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 16.3 lbs (7.4 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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