{"product_id":"argonaudioforuscenterwalnuss","title":"Argon Audio Forus Center Speaker, Walnut (Each)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Argon Audio Forus Center in Walnut is a passive center speaker in a wood-effect cabinet, taking on the middle channel with dialogue and voices in a surround system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike front and surround speakers, a center is hard to hide – it sits right in the field of view, under the screen. That's exactly why it comes in Walnut: if you don't want your living room to turn into a wall of electronics, this speaker looks more like a piece of furniture than cinema tech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Forus Center?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a flat bar just 13.9 centimetres tall fits under almost any TV without intruding into the picture – yet still brings 43 centimetres of width for two full-size 4-inch woofers. The silk dome sits centrally between them and takes over from 3000 Hz. This design is why film voices don't end up with that typical nasal quality small centers tend to produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeech intelligibility, to put it unromantically. The center gets the channel carrying half the plot from the AV receiver and reproduces it right from the screen – stable for everyone on the sofa, not just the person in the middle. The frequency range runs from 70 to 20,000 Hz; below that, the subwoofer takes over in the set. A magnetic front cover and rubber feet are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Forus Center suited for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: if you only listen to music in stereo, you can save your money – in two-channel operation the center simply stays silent. It's also useless without an AV receiver, since it's passive and needs its own amplifier channel. But if you take films and series seriously and don't want to keep reaching for the volume dial because dialogue gets lost, this solves exactly that problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Walnut, the Forus Center is the variant for living rooms where home cinema shouldn't be the first thing guests notice. It does what a center has to do, and visually keeps quiet about it. Whether it matches your existing front speakers and which receiver drives it properly – we're happy to tell you: HD Zürisee, Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive 2-way center speaker, bass reflex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass reflex port:\u003c\/strong\u003e rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75″ soft dome (silk, neodymium drive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 4″ paper cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–20,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-wire, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e MDF, painted front, magnetic front grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut effect (also available in Black, White)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 43 × 13.9 × 16.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.3 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e magnetic front cover, rubber feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Walnut finish of the Forus Center real wood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a walnut-effect foil over the MDF cabinet, not solid wood or veneer. The advantage: the surface is robust against scratches, dust and sunlight – practical for a speaker that stands out in the open on a sideboard and gets dusted regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the center need to match the colour of the front speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sonically, but visually, yes rather. Because the center usually sits out in the open under the TV, it stands out more than the fronts at the sides. If you have a Forus 55 in Walnut, the matching tone gives a calm overall look. It's not essential, though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does the Forus Center need on the sideboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReckon on 43 centimetres of width and 16.1 centimetres of depth, plus a few centimetres behind the cabinet for the bass reflex port and the cable. At 13.9 centimetres tall and 4.3 kilograms, it sits without any trouble on any normal shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I combine the Forus Center with speakers from other brands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically yes, every AV receiver balances level and distance. Sonically it blends best with other Forus models, because cone material and tweeter match. With unfamiliar front speakers, it's worth checking their tweeter type – we're happy to advise you on that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Forus Center in Walnut from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we think of home cinema as a whole, not as individual parts. We work through colour choice, channel assignment and placement with you, and tell you honestly if a different combination would work better. Our specialist team has been at it since the nineties and stays reachable after the purchase too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything comes together with matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e in Walnut, the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeaker\u003c\/a\u003e range, the necessary \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecable\u003c\/a\u003e to the receiver or a browse through \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/argon-audio\"\u003eArgon Audio\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Argon Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989482074448,"sku":null,"price":174.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/argon-audio-forus-center-lautsprecher-walnuss-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785429113","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/argonaudioforuscenterwalnuss","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}