Choosing Your MoFi Electronics Center Channel
The center channel does more heavy lifting than any other speaker in a home theater, anchoring dialogue and keeping voices locked to the screen. MoFi Electronics approaches this task with the same concentric point-source design that defines the SourcePoint family, placing an Andrew Jones designed soft-dome tweeter at the acoustic center of the mid-bass cone. The result is a single, coherent source of sound that helps dialogue stay focused and intelligible across a wide range of seating positions.
Specifications compared
| Specification | SourcePoint 8 | SourcePoint 10 Master Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Concentric point-source center channel loudspeaker | Concentric point-source, Master Edition crossover |
| Driver | Andrew Jones concentric driver (soft-dome tweeter at the center of the mid-bass cone) | 10 inch Andrew Jones concentric driver (soft-dome tweeter at the acoustic center of the mid-bass cone) |
| Cabinet | Horizontal center channel enclosure | — |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
| Type | Passive (requires an external amplifier or AV receiver channel) | Center channel loudspeaker |
| Timbre Matching | Matched to SourcePoint 8 and 10 stereo speakers | — |
| Cabinet Orientation | — | Horizontal |
| Amplification | — | Passive; requires an amplifier or AV receiver channel |
| System Matching | — | Timbre matched to the SourcePoint 10 |
Both the SourcePoint 8 and the SourcePoint 10 Master Edition share this philosophy, along with a horizontal center channel cabinet, an 8 ohm nominal impedance, and a passive design that draws power from an external amplifier or AV receiver channel. They are also timbre matched to their respective SourcePoint stereo speakers, so the choice below is largely about scale and system fit rather than a difference in fundamental approach.
The Models Compared
MoFi Electronics SourcePoint 8
The SourcePoint 8 is a concentric point-source center channel built around the Andrew Jones concentric driver, with the soft-dome tweeter seated at the center of the mid-bass cone. It uses a horizontal center channel enclosure, presents an 8 ohm nominal impedance, and is passive, so it requires an external amplifier or AV receiver channel. It is timbre matched to both the SourcePoint 8 and SourcePoint 10 stereo speakers, making it a flexible anchor within the lineup.
MoFi Electronics SourcePoint 10 Master Edition
The SourcePoint 10 Master Edition steps up to a 10 inch Andrew Jones concentric driver, again with the soft-dome tweeter at the acoustic center of the mid-bass cone, and adds a Master Edition crossover. Like the SourcePoint 8, it is a horizontal, passive center channel with an 8 ohm nominal impedance that requires an amplifier or AV receiver channel. It is timbre matched to the SourcePoint 10, positioning it as the larger, more ambitious center in this comparison.
Which Should You Buy by Scenario
I have a large room and sit well back from the screen
The SourcePoint 10 Master Edition is the natural pick here, since its 10 inch concentric driver gives you a larger radiating area to fill a bigger space and reach a more distant listening position.
I already own SourcePoint 10 stereo speakers
Choose the SourcePoint 10 Master Edition, because it is timbre matched to the SourcePoint 10, so voices will pan seamlessly between your left, center, and right channels.
I run SourcePoint 8 or SourcePoint 10 mains and want maximum flexibility
The SourcePoint 8 is the versatile choice, as it is timbre matched to both the SourcePoint 8 and SourcePoint 10 stereo speakers, letting it slot cleanly into either front stage.
My room is moderate in size or my cabinet space is limited
The SourcePoint 8 tends to fit these installations more easily thanks to its smaller concentric driver, while still delivering the coherent point-source dialogue that defines the family.
I want the most refined crossover in this pair
The SourcePoint 10 Master Edition is the answer, since it carries the Master Edition crossover in addition to its larger 10 inch concentric driver.
A Note on Matching and the Rest of the System
Both center channels are passive and present an 8 ohm nominal impedance, so each one needs a dedicated channel from an amplifier or AV receiver to drive it. Because these are horizontal center channels, plan placement directly below or above the screen with the concentric driver aimed toward your main seating so the point-source design can do its work. Keeping the center on the same electronics as your mains helps preserve the timbre matching that lets dialogue and effects move naturally across the front stage.
Come Listen at AEA
The best way to decide between the SourcePoint 8 and the SourcePoint 10 Master Edition is to hear them in person, so we invite you to visit All Elite Audio at our Timonium, Maryland showroom. Demo units rotate, so please reach out before your visit to confirm what is currently set up for audition.