Which center speaker matches the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR?
None of the 20 centers in our catalogue is from the Pioneer brand, the closest match for the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR. Any of them will play; they may not blend as smoothly across the front.
From the same Pioneer range
No center in our catalogue is from the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR's Pioneer range yet.
Other centers that work
They connect and play fine, but come from other lines, so voices may change tone as they move across the front. Specs that match the SP-BS22-LR are bold.
All 20 other centers
| Center | Tweeter | Sensitivity | Impedance | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony SS-CS8 | 25 mm | 86 dB | 6 Ω | $169 each (MSRP, September 2014) |
| Polk Monitor XT30 | 25 mm | 89 dB | 8 Ω | $179 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| Polk Monitor XT35 | 25 mm | 87 dB | 8 Ω | $279 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| Polk Signature Elite ES30 | 25 mm | 89 dB | 8 Ω | $299 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| Klipsch R-50C | 25 mm | 96 dB | 8 Ω | $300 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C | 25 mm | 93 dB | 8 Ω | $300 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| ELAC DC53 | 25 mm | 87.5 dB | 6 Ω | $349 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| Wharfedale Diamond 12.C | 25 mm | 90 dB | 8 Ω | $399 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| JBL Stage 245C | 25 mm | 91 dB | 6 Ω | $440 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| SVS Prime Center | 25 mm | 86 dB | 8 Ω | $450 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| Klipsch RP-500C II | 25 mm | 94 dB | 8 Ω | $499 each (MSRP, July 2022) |
| KEF Q250c | 25 mm | 87 dB | 8 Ω | $600 each (MSRP, October 2025) |
| Focal Vestia Center | 25 mm | 91.5 dB | 8 Ω | $699 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| Polk Reserve R400 | 25 mm | 89 dB | 8 Ω | $699 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| Klipsch RP-504C II | 25 mm | 96 dB | 8 Ω | $750 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| SVS Ultra Evolution Center | 25 mm | 87 dB | 6 Ω | $800 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| KEF Q6 Meta | 19 mm | 86 dB | 4 Ω | $850 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3 | 25 mm | 87 dB | 8 Ω | $900 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| Sonus faber Lumina Center I | 29 mm | 87 dB | 4 Ω | $1,000 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| MartinLogan Motion XT C100 | 32 mm | 93 dB | 5 Ω | $1,600 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
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Questions about the SP-BS22-LR's center speaker
- What center speaker should I use with the SP-BS22-LR?
- No center in our catalogue is from the Pioneer brand yet. Any center will connect and play; it may not blend as smoothly across dialogue and pans.
- Can I use a different brand's center speaker with the SP-BS22-LR?
- Yes. Any center connects and plays. 20 centers from other lines are listed above under "Other centers that work".
- Does the center have to be the exact same model as my front speakers?
- No. For the closest tonal match it only needs to be from the Pioneer brand. The front left and front right should be the same model as each other.
- Why does the center speaker need to match the fronts at all?
- Dialogue and on-screen sound pan between the front left, center and front right speakers. A center voiced differently from the fronts can make that pan audible as a shift in tone, which is why manufacturers design a matching center for most of their speaker series.
References for the SP-BS22-LR
- Pioneer SP-BS22-LR: Spec sheet, parts-express.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Pioneer SP-BS22-LR: Independent measurement, stereophile.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Pioneer SP-BS22-LR: Independent measurement, theabsolutesound.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Pioneer SP-BS22-LR: Independent measurement, audioholics.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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