Actually the most ideal situation is using the exact same speaker for LCR, e.g. all floorstanders/bookshelves same model. However, this poses difficulty for the center because the floorstander/bookshelf speaker would obstruct the TV.

So that's why they came up with a compromise design, horizontal center speaker. Easier to fit either below or above the TV.

So the 2nd best situation is LCR from same brand and series. In theory this should yield the best matching. However, like you I have the FCC2 and used it with the PSB T55. To my ears they blended quite well. There was no obvious mismatch. So in the end you have to judge with your own ears.

I suppose you're planning to upgrade LR next? What are u using now?

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Added on July 30, 2009, 3:28 pmThe 875 does have a 4 ohm mode. Trouble is that in this mode the power output is restricted to about 55-60W/channel to keep the amp section cooler and not so easy to clip.

I run my 876 in normal mode. Yes it does get quite a bit warmer, so I use an external fan. But I find that normal mode gives me more detail and dynamics.

This post has been edited by jchong: Jul 30 2009, 03:28 PM

I'm sure A&L would be more than happy to demo for u in their showroom. Test it out and let your ears be the judge.

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Added on July 31, 2009, 10:00 amI don't see anything wrong about pairing C40 with T1, even though they are from different series. The C40 price is about 1k I think.

If you want same series as your T1 then you should get the C1. The price also would be closer to your budget of RM500.

This post has been edited by jchong: Jul 31 2009, 10:00 AM

I think maybe you can bargain C40 to RM950?

As far as I know C40 isn't below 900, unless they have recently reduced price or having a sale.