The Pioneer Elite SP-EC73 ranks #60 out of 71 total Center Channel Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Pioneer
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#60 Pioneer Elite SP-EC73: $399 each Discontinued eBay
Pros: An Andrew Jones three-way center with a concentric driver (1” soft dome tweeter inside a 4” aluminum midrange) between aluminum woofers. Audio Science Review measured even coverage of about ±50 degrees horizontally and vertically, so it works above or below a screen. Measured bass extension of 67.4Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Sensitivity is a low 85dB and the impedance is 4 ohms, so it needs a capable receiver. The listening window spans 3.3dB from 300Hz to 5kHz and the preference score is 2.98 without a subwoofer. Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UCR52 - $400 more. Just below it: JBL Stage 2 245C - $41 more, 6Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 54.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 7.4”H x 19.5”W x 8.7”D (188 x 495 x 221 mm) |
| Drivers | Concentric 1” soft dome tweeter in 4” aluminum midrange, 5.25” aluminum woofers |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 85dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.98 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.68 |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs (8 kg) |
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