{"product_id":"wharfedale-heritage-centre-center-channel-speaker","title":"Wharfedale Heritage Centre Center Channel Speaker","description":"\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:6px 12px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003e3-way vented box center channel speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eDriver Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003e6.5 inch driver based 3-way design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003eHeritage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eVoicing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003eVoiced by Peter Comeau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eCabinet Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003eReal wood veneer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 14px 6px 0;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0\"\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:6px 12px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eIn the USA, Wharfedale provides a 5 year parts and labor warranty on the Heritage Centre for the original purchaser. Distributed by MoFi Distribution and sold as an authorized dealer by All Elite Audio. Register your speakers to activate coverage and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:6px 12px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWharfedale Heritage Centre center channel speaker (sold each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner's documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-guides\/wharfedale-heritage-centre-buying-guide-the-voice-of-your-home-theater\"\u003eRead the full guide to the Wharfedale Heritage Centre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-guides\/wharfedale-heritage-series-buying-guide-how-to-choose-your-speakers\"\u003eCompare the Wharfedale Heritage range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Heritage Centre carries forward decades of British loudspeaker craft into a purpose built center channel. Built around a 6.5 inch three way vented design, it is engineered to deliver clear, articulate dialogue and cohesive tonal balance for the most important speaker in any home theater system. As the anchor of the front stage, the Centre ties left and right channels together so voices stay locked to the screen and effects pan seamlessly across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVoiced by Peter Comeau, the Heritage Centre reflects the brand's long tradition of natural, musical presentation. The three way layout allows the midrange to work in its ideal band, keeping vocals free of the coloration that can afflict two way center speakers. Real wood veneer and considered cabinet construction give it both the acoustic rigidity and the classic look that define the Heritage line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are building a dedicated theater or a music forward living room system, the Heritage Centre is designed to integrate with a full Heritage front stage while remaining flexible enough to complement a wide range of setups. It is sold each, making it easy to match to your existing configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue 3-Way Center Design.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated midrange in a 3-way configuration keeps vocals natural and free of the off axis coloration common to simpler center speaker layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.5 Inch Driver Platform.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6.5 inch driver foundation provides substantial low end reach and dynamic headroom for both dialogue and effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVented Box Loading.\u003c\/strong\u003e The vented cabinet extends bass response and improves efficiency so the center keeps pace with full range mains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoiced by Peter Comeau.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wharfedale's acclaimed acoustic designer tuned the Heritage Centre for a natural, musical balance consistent with the rest of the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Wood Veneer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine wood veneer finishes the cabinet with a timeless look that suits both classic and modern rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Series Tonal Match.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to blend seamlessly with other Heritage speakers for a cohesive front stage and smooth panning across the sound field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the Focal Point.\u003c\/strong\u003e As the speaker responsible for the majority of movie and television content, the Centre is optimized to keep voices anchored and intelligible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of speaker is the Wharfedale Heritage Centre?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a 3-way vented box center channel speaker built around a 6.5 inch driver platform and designed as part of the Heritage series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Heritage Centre sold individually or in pairs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is sold each, since a home theater typically uses a single center channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho voiced the Heritage Centre?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was voiced by Peter Comeau, Wharfedale's respected acoustic designer, for a natural and musical presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose a 3-way center over a 2-way?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 3-way design gives the midrange its own dedicated driver, which helps keep dialogue clear and reduces the lobing and coloration that can affect two way centers off axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the cabinet made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Heritage Centre features a real wood veneer finish over a considered cabinet construction typical of the Heritage line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size driver does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built around a 6.5 inch driver platform in a three way configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a vented or sealed design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a vented box design, which extends bass response and improves efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the Heritage Centre match my Heritage front speakers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is designed to tonally match the rest of the Heritage series for a cohesive front stage and smooth panning across channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the Heritage Centre with speakers from another line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can, though for the most seamless timbre match across the front stage a full Heritage front stage is ideal. Our team can advise on integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the best placement for a center channel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCenter it directly above or below your screen and aim it toward the primary listening position. Keeping it close to ear level and free of obstructions improves dialogue clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Heritage Centre come with a grille?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a grille is included so you can listen with the grille on or off according to your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of amplifier or receiver do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost quality AV receivers and processors will drive the Heritage Centre well. Our staff can help you match it to your system for the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Heritage Centre good for music as well as movies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its three way design and musical voicing make it capable with multichannel music and matrixed content, not just film soundtracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be wall mounted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCenter channels are generally placed on a shelf or stand near the screen. If you are considering a mount, contact us so we can recommend a safe and stable solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large is the Heritage Centre?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a substantial center channel built on a 6.5 inch three way platform. For exact dimensions to plan your shelf or cabinet, contact us and we will confirm from the current spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need break in time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with most quality loudspeakers, you may notice the sound settle and open up over the first several hours of listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Wharfedale a reputable brand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWharfedale is a legendary British loudspeaker brand with a long heritage of acclaimed designs, distributed in the USA by MoFi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs All Elite Audio an authorized Wharfedale dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. All Elite Audio is an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Maryland, so your purchase includes full manufacturer warranty support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer help setting up my home theater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Our team can guide you on placement, calibration, and system matching to get the most from the Heritage Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy from All Elite Audio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Maryland, All Elite Audio pairs genuine factory backed products with knowledgeable guidance and attentive service. 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