{"product_id":"bowers-wilkins-htm6-s3-center-channel-speaker-black","title":"Bowers \u0026 Wilkins HTM6 S3 Center Channel Speaker - Black","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1em;margin:1.2em 0 0.3em 0;\"\u003eThe Voice of Your Home Theater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe center channel carries the majority of a movie's dialogue, making it one of the most important speakers in any surround system. The Foundation C1 rounds out the front stage of a MartinLogan Motion Foundation system with incredibly clear dialogue in a space-conscious design—just 7.6 inches tall and 20 inches wide, it fits below most TVs and inside most media cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1em;margin:1.2em 0 0.3em 0;\"\u003eCrystal Clear Dialogue, Thin-Film Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion Tweeter S—trickle-down technology from MartinLogan's famous electrostatic designs—packs 3.5 square inches of pleated thin-film diaphragm into a tiny space for fast, detailed, fatigue-free highs. Its Folded Motion Waveguide controls dispersion in a 90° x 90° pattern, blanketing every seat with consistent, precise sound—especially critical for voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1em;margin:1.2em 0 0.3em 0;\"\u003eThe Anti-Lobing Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMost affordable center channels suffer from \"lobing\"—dips and peaks in tonality as you move off-center, caused by two identical woofers running the same frequencies. Like its premium siblings, the C100 and C10, the C1 uses MartinLogan's 2.5-way crossover design: the dual 5.5\" aluminum mid-bass drivers hand off at staggered frequencies (2,900Hz and 3,200Hz), eliminating lobing and preserving the tonality of the source material. The result is 3-way performance from a far more furniture-friendly package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1em;margin:1.2em 0 0.3em 0;\"\u003eThree Finishes, Sold by Each\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChoose Walnut with bronze trim, Black with gunmetal trim, or Satin White with silver trim to match your Motion Foundation towers and bookshelves. With 91dB sensitivity and a modest 15-100 watt appetite, the C1 thrives on virtually any receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGen2 Obsidian Folded Motion Tweeter S\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thin-film speed and clarity derived from MartinLogan electrostatic technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolded Motion Waveguide\u003c\/strong\u003e — Controlled 90° x 90° dispersion delivers clear dialogue to every seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.5-Way Anti-Lobing Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Staggered crossover eliminates off-axis tonal shifts common in center channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual 5.5\" Aluminum Mid-Bass Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unibody cones in non-resonant asymmetrical chambers; bass to 53Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e — 91dB sensitivity—sings with amplifiers from 15 to 100 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 2.5-Way Rear-Ported Center Channel Speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 53Hz - 23kHz ± 3dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 91dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 4 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power: 15 - 100 Watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover Frequencies: 2,900Hz, 3,200Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter: 0.94\" x 1\" Gen2 Folded Motion Tweeter S (3.5 sq. in. diaphragm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-Bass Drivers: 2 x 5.5\" Aluminum Cones, Stamped Steel Baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter Dispersion: 90° x 90°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 5-Way Binding Posts (Non Bi-Wire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.63\"H x 20\"W x 10\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 18 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Walnut, Black, or Satin White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold By: Each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:1.1em 0 0.15em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a 2.5-way \"Anti-Lobing\" design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.4em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIn a typical center channel, both woofers play identical frequencies, and their outputs interfere off-axis—dialogue changes tone as you move across the couch. In the C1, one woofer rolls off earlier than the other, eliminating that interference. Everyone in the room hears the same clear, natural voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:1.1em 0 0.15em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich speakers does it match?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.4em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe C1 is voiced for the Motion Foundation family—F1 and F2 towers, B1 and B2 bookshelves—but MartinLogan's consistent thin-film voicing means it also blends beautifully with older Motion series models and even electrostatic mains. Ask us about your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:1.1em 0 0.15em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat amplifier do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.4em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAny quality receiver will do—91dB sensitivity and a 15-100 watt recommended range make the C1 an easy load. Its 4-ohm impedance is compatible with virtually all modern home theater electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:1.1em 0 0.15em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I place it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.4em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBelow or above your TV, as close to screen height as practical, with a few inches of breathing room behind it for the rear port. 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