{"product_id":"argonaudioforuscenterweiss","title":"Argon Audio Forus Center Speaker, White (Each)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Argon Audio Forus Center in White is a passive center speaker for multi-channel systems, reproducing dialogue and voices via the center channel of an AV receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite TV walls have become more common, but white speakers are still rare enough to stand out. Against a light wall and on light furniture, the flat bar becomes practically invisible – which particularly helps with the center, since it's the one speaker in the set that inevitably sits right in the field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Forus Center?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it solves a problem many people can only name once it's gone: dialogue that gets lost in the noise. Two 4-inch paper cones and the 0.75-inch silk dome split the work at 3000 Hz, so the entire vocal range comes from one source, right below the picture. No more fumbling with the volume dial, no more reaching for subtitles on every late-night film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated third channel with 86 dB sensitivity and 4-ohm impedance that any off-the-shelf AV receiver handles without trouble. The frequency response of 70 to 20,000 Hz is precisely tailored to this task: no unnecessary deep bass, which the subwoofer takes on anyway in the set, but full focus on the range where voices live. Connection is via gold-plated single-wire terminals.\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 your TV is only connected to a soundbar, this center can't be hooked up – that requires an AV receiver with its own center output. It also has no role in a pure stereo setup. But if you already listen in multi-channel and have so far left the middle to the front speakers, this is the most noticeable single upgrade to your home cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all the speakers in a surround set, the center changes the experience the most – and it's the one most often bought last. The white finish also takes the tech look away from the whole system. Which receiver, which crossover frequency, which level: we at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil set that up with you, by phone on 044 680 22 00, via WhatsApp on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or by email at 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 White (also available in Black, Walnut)\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\u003eHow do I set the level of the center speaker correctly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst let your AV receiver's automatic room calibration run. If dialogue is still hard to understand afterwards, raise the center manually by one to two decibels – that's usually enough. Many receivers also have a dialogue or voice mode that emphasises exactly this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt what height and orientation should the Forus Center go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs close as possible to the centre of the picture, so directly below or above the TV. If it sits noticeably lower than your ears, tilt it slightly upward towards the seating position – a felt wedge under the front edge is enough. Let it stand freely, don't place it in an enclosed cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow deep does the Forus Center play, and do I need a subwoofer with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reaches down to 70 Hz. That's entirely sufficient for voices, but not for explosions and film scores. In a home cinema, the subwoofer takes over below that anyway, which the AV receiver usually crosses over at 80 Hz. So a subwoofer in the set is clearly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Forus Center supplied individually?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the center is sold as a single unit – unlike stereo pairs, which always come as two. In a 5.1 system you need exactly one. It weighs 4.3 kilograms; front cover and rubber feet are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Forus Center in White from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the setup matters at least as much as the speaker itself. We help with channel assignment, distances and levels, and set up the system at your home on request. And we'll tell you if your receiver is the weakest link – even when that's not a sales pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo the center isn't left alone: a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003esubwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e for the foundation, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/av-receiver\"\u003eAV receiver\u003c\/a\u003e as the control centre, more ideas in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003ehome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e or the full range from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/argon-audio\"\u003eArgon Audio\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Argon Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989482107216,"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-weiss-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785429180","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/argonaudioforuscenterweiss","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}