Audiovector R C Avantgarde Centre-Channel Speaker

Audiovector R C Avantgarde is a two-way centre-channel speaker designed for a home cinema system. It is engineered to provide a tonal match with other R Series speakers, helping maintain a consistent tonal balance across the system’s channels.

Purpose and construction

In a home cinema system, the centre channel primarily reproduces dialogue and sound events located at the centre of the screen. This speaker uses a 6.5-inch bass/midrange driver with a carbon-fibre cone for that purpose. Its two-way design divides the reproduced frequency range between separate drivers.

The bass-reflex system uses a cabinet port to supplement low-frequency reproduction. When positioning the speaker, take care not to obstruct this port and leave a clear path for airflow.

The cabinet incorporates NCS Freeze and No Energy Storage (NES) technologies. It also uses internal shock absorbers and non-parallel cabinet surfaces. These construction features are intended to manage mechanical energy in the enclosure and control internal reflections. They operate passively and require no adjustment.

Connection and system setup

Connect the speaker with speaker cable to the amplified centre-channel output of an AV receiver. A line-level subwoofer output marked SUB or LFE is not suitable for this connection. Maintain consistent positive and negative polarity at both ends of the cable.

Because the speaker has a nominal impedance of 8 Ω, the AV receiver’s centre-channel output must be suitable for this load. Its 91.5 dB sensitivity should be considered together with the listening distance and the sensitivity of the other speakers. The centre-channel level is most accurately established using the AV receiver’s calibration system or measurements taken at the listening position.

After making the connection, enable the centre channel in the receiver menu. Enter the distance to the listening position and match its volume level to the front speakers. If the system includes a subwoofer, adjust the crossover setting according to the performance of the system as a whole.

The 2900 filter value in the specifications describes the speaker’s internal division of frequency bands. It is not the AV receiver’s low-frequency crossover setting. Since no unit is provided, this value should not be used to calculate the receiver configuration.

Placement

Place the speaker as close as possible to the centre of the screen, either above or below it. Aim the front of the cabinet towards the main listening position. When placing it on a shelf, align the front edge of the cabinet with the edge of the shelf where practical. This helps reduce early reflections from the furniture surface.

The dimensions of 23.2 × 52.5 × 28.9 cm make it possible to check the available furniture width and depth before installation. Leave sufficient space around the cabinet for the cable and bass-reflex port. A black fabric grille is included.

Finish options

Standard finishes include White Silk, Black Stained Ash, Italian Walnut and African Rosewood. Bespoke high-gloss piano-lacquer colours are available to order. These options allow the centre speaker to be coordinated with other R Series components or with the room’s furniture.

Technical specifications

FAQ

What type of system is this speaker designed for?

It is intended for the centre channel of a home cinema system. Its R Series construction principles help it integrate into a system where consistent tonality between channels is important.

Which AV receiver output should I connect it to?

Use the amplified centre-channel speaker output. Do not connect it to a line-level subwoofer output marked SUB or LFE. Always maintain the correct polarity.

How should I match the centre-channel volume?

First enter the exact distance to the listening position. Then run the receiver’s calibration process and check the balance of dialogue against the left and right channels.

Where is the best place to position it?

Place it above or below the screen, as close as possible to the screen’s centre. Do not obstruct the bass-reflex port, and aim the speaker towards the listening position.

Does the value 300 specify the permitted amplifier power in watts?

That cannot be determined from this value alone because its unit and measurement conditions are not provided. When selecting amplification, the stated nominal load of 8 Ω is the relevant specification.