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Pioneer SP-C22 Andrew Jones Home Audio Center Channel Speaker
Brand | PIONEER |
Model Name | Pioneer |
Speaker Type | Woofer, Tweeter |
Connectivity Technology | wired |
Special Feature | bass_boost |
About this item
- ANDREW JONES. From speaker designer Andrew Jones comes a collection of speakers that bring professional-quality sound to your living room. This highly-acclaimed center channel speaker delivers on sound, creating an immersive listening experience.
- CURVED DESIGN. This speaker utilizes a true curved cabinet design. Not only aesthetically pleasing, this stiffer design reduces standing sound waves inside the cabinet, resulting in high-performance and exceptional sound quality.
- TWEETER. Twin 4" Woofers and Soft Dome Tweeter deliver multi-element crossover to route high frequencies to the Soft Dome Tweeter and low frequencies to the woofer for smooth sound at high volumes. Magnetically Shielded. Frequency Range: 55 Hz-20 kHz.
- COMPLEX CROSSOVER. 6 Element Complex Crossover perfectly blends audio between the woofer and tweeter for greater accuracy.
- CONNECTION. This speaker is equipped with two rear side wire connections. Requires audio amplifier.
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Quality of material | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Value for money | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Bass quality | — | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | — | — |
Sheerness | — | — | 4.8 | — | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Sold By | — | Walts TV | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Audio Tech, Inc. | GADGET UPGRADE |
speaker size | 4 inches | — | 200 millimeters | 310 millimeters | — | 5.25 inches |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | wired | Speaker Wire | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos | Auxiliary | RCA |
speaker type | Woofer, Tweeter | Component | Center Channel | Center Channel | Center Channel, Woofer | Center Channel |
mounting type | Table Top | Tabletop Mount | Wall Mount | Tabletop | Floor Standing | Floor Standing |
weight | 13.45 pounds | 8.45 kilograms | 14 pounds | 19 pounds | 13.5 pounds | 14.8 pounds |
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70 Years in the MakingDesigned by Pioneer's Chief Speaker Engineer, Andrew Jones, this speaker comes with a remarkable pedigree of over 70 years of Pioneer audio heritage and industry firsts. The SP-C22 gives you incredible design with amazing sound quality. |
Thoughtful DesignThe SP-C22 utilizes a true curved cabinet design resulting in a stiffer cabinet wall. This reduces standing sound waves inside, resulting in high-performance and striking sound quality. |
Take Entertainment to the Next LevelThe SP-C22 delivers crisper dialogue, crunchier car crashes, and louder explosions at every movie night. |
SP-C22 Andrew Jones Designed Center Channel Speaker, re-engineered for 2012 | SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed Compact Loudspeakers, re-engineered for 2012 | SP-FS52 Andrew Jones Designed Floorstanding Loudspeakers, re-engineered for 2012 | SP-T22A-LR Add-On Enabled Speakers for Dolby Atmos | |
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Structured Surface Woofer | 4" | 4" | 5-1/4" | 4" |
1" High Efficiency Soft Dome Tweeter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 1/2" |
6 Element Sophisticated Crossover | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
Power Handling | 90 Watt | 80 Watt | 130 Watt Power with 8 Element Sophisticated Crossover | 80 Watt |
Sold as a Pair | - | ✓ | - | ✓ |
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Product Description
Pioneer SP-C22 Andrew Jones Home Audio Center Channel Speaker. From speaker designer Andrew Jones comes a collection of speakers that bring professional-quality sound to your living room. This highly-acclaimed speaker delivers on sound, creating an immersive listening experience. The SP-C22 center channel speaker was designed to offer extraordinary performance and remarkable sound quality for music and home theater at an affordable price. FEATURES: Curved-cabinet design reduces standing sound waves inside the cabinet. Twin 4" Woofers and Soft Dome Tweeter. Soft Dome Tweeter. Magnetically Shielded. Frequency Range: 55 Hz-20 kHz.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 8.45 x 18.13 x 7.13 inches |
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Item Weight | 13.45 pounds |
Manufacturer | Pioneer |
ASIN | B008NCD2EI |
Item model number | SP-C22 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #215,052 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #87 in Center-Channel Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 20, 2012 |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 90 Watts |
Item Weight | 13.5 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Customers like the sound quality, value, quality and appearance of the speakers. For example, they mention that it sounds crisp and clear, improves on the sound of voices and that it's an incredible center channel speaker for the money. They also like the clarity, and ease of use. Opinions are mixed on size and weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that the sound is crisp and clear, the center channel improves on the sound of voices, and the front speaker is fantastic. The dialogues are now crisp at moderate volume levels, and very balanced with the rest of the speaker. The speakers sound way more room filling and impactful, and vocals are much more defined and clear. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...the equalizer for the center channel I was able to improve on the sound of voices. They are clear and easy to understand...." Read more
"...Again the sound is very midrange driven. Some describe it as 'veiled', which is a fair assessment. You either love it, or you don't...." Read more
"I really like the sound quality of the speaker. It's nice and it is holding up very well. I have had it for a couple of years now." Read more
"...The dialog I get from the center channel is so clear and I don’t have to turn the volume up to understand the dialog or I don’t have to turn it back..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the speakers. They say it's an incredible center channel speaker for the money, and a great performer at this price point. Customers also like the price/quality factor of the speaker, saying it has a bit of punch and more low end. Overall, customers are happy with the value and performance of these speakers.
"...The speaker definitely has quite a bit of punch and much more low end. That really adds to louder action scenes...." Read more
"...laid-back midrange centered "British sound" speaker for a bargain price...." Read more
"...but clear, balanced and detailed enough to be well worth the money...." Read more
"This is an INCREDIBLE center channel speaker for the money. I purchased this Pioneer SP-C22 based solely on the size of the speaker...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the speakers. They mention that it is an outstanding product, does an excellent job, and is one of the best in the industry. They are impressed with the apparent quality of this unit, and are pleased with the sound. The high quality crossover is also a big factor in the speakers' performance. Overall, customers are happy with the performance value and the sound quality of these speakers.
"...cabinet comes with rubber cradles to set the speaker in which keeps it stable and allows you to tilt the speaker up or down for the best angle for..." Read more
"...For what this speaker costs, it punches well above its weight class. Just to be clear: this isn't 'audiophile' level stuff...." Read more
"...It's nice and it is holding up very well. I have had it for a couple of years now." Read more
"...of these but one is fine and once calibrated, works in perfect harmony with the tower speakers...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it looks good, has a nice black woodgrain finish, and is well designed. They also say that it sounds strong, clear, and crisp, with superb intelligibility. Customers also say it's easy on the eyes and complements the floor standing speakers well.
"...They can add voice, tone, color... It's hi-fi for the rest of us, designed by one of the greatest audio engineers out there today...." Read more
"I really like the sound quality of the speaker. It's nice and it is holding up very well. I have had it for a couple of years now." Read more
"...value, but I can tell you that the set does go great together and has a nice, smooth, neutral sound...." Read more
"...I’m glad I did. The sound is very, very nice.The center is dead simple. The binding post are decent for a speaker in this price range...." Read more
Customers like the clarity of the speakers. They say it has great clarity, impressive clear mids and highs, and good detail. Some customers also mention the treble is a little harsh but the picture is wonderful.
"...They are clear and easy to understand. The speaker definitely has quite a bit of punch and much more low end...." Read more
"...are a little flat sounding (lacking air, depth and crispness) but clear, balanced and detailed enough to be well worth the money...." Read more
"...it’ll give you a theater experience oh and I forgot to mention the superb imaging on these bad boys...." Read more
"...Great clarity and definition, seems fairly loud (a.k.a. efficient), and looks great." Read more
Customers find the speakers easy to use. They say it's simple to plug and play, incredibly easy to understand, and easy to connect. Customers also appreciate the detailed instructions that come with the speakers. They mention that the speakers sound great right out of the box and get better after break in.
"...They are clear and easy to understand. The speaker definitely has quite a bit of punch and much more low end...." Read more
"...The instructions that came with it are detailed but very clearly written, including providing information about the best settings and how to..." Read more
"...Everything was easy to hook up, the sound is amazing, and they look great in my room. I would recommend them to anyone!..." Read more
"...in movies and TV shows on Netflix and amazon prime incredibly easy to understand...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the speakers. Some mention that it's not as large, so it fits in the TV cabinet they bought for their home, while others say that it is larger than many other front speakers. That said, some complain that the center speaker is too big and would not fit in their new TV stand.
"...I can't place it properly and optimize it's sound due to it's enormous size, so it sits on the table top with my tv behind it until I can find a tv..." Read more
"...Do look at the measurements and weight if this speaker. It’s large and hefty. Make sure you have the space you need...." Read more
"...Some complain that the center speaker is too big but it seems fine to me on my stand just under the tv...." Read more
"...Its larger than it looks in the pics but fits nicely on my bookshelf style tv stand...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the speakers. Some mention it's big, heavy, and hefty, while others say it'll fit under their TV. Some say the speakers are too heavy to sit on top of their receiver or cable box.
"...Do look at the measurements and weight if this speaker. It’s large and hefty. Make sure you have the space you need...." Read more
"...I don't know why all people so excited about it , it is big , bulky, average sound and not very cheap - $100 for sub-quality speaker is a lot...." Read more
"...Sound great*Very aesthetically pleasing*Large size, nice weight to it*Awesome priceCons:*..." Read more
"...It probably won't fit under your tv, it's probably too heavy to sit on top of your receiver or cable box...." Read more
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After considering a number of speakers and manufacturers I decided on the Pioneer. It had good reviews both from purchasers and a couple of professional reviews I found. I would have preferred an acoustic type speaker vs a ported cabinet but those were difficult to find. I just find ported speakers sometimes have a more hollow, boxy sound.
After receiving the speaker I set it on top of the fireplace mantle below the TV and hooked it up. The unusual curved cabinet comes with rubber cradles to set the speaker in which keeps it stable and allows you to tilt the speaker up or down for the best angle for listening.
I was immediate happy with the sound of the speaker but it still had a bit of that “boxy” or not completely natural sound for voices. It was better in this regard than the speaker I was replacing and the sound was fuller and offered more range and “punch”. After a good bit of tweaking the equalizer for the center channel I was able to improve on the sound of voices. They are clear and easy to understand. The speaker definitely has quite a bit of punch and much more low end. That really adds to louder action scenes.
Do look at the measurements and weight if this speaker. It’s large and hefty. Make sure you have the space you need. I think the well made cabinet adds to sound of this speaker. It definitely seems like more bang for the buck than many of the speakers in this price range.
To wall mount this speaker you’ll need some hefty mounts. There’s no built in attachments on the speakers for mounting. I went with a WALI center channel dual bracket mount which worked well.
Fast-forward to now, and I wanted to build out a modest surround setup for my new home. Nothing crazy: just a good sounding 5.2.1 Atmos system powered by a mid-range Denon. I took this as the opportunity to finally go all-in on the sound I loved so much in the BS-21 speakers. My current setup is using SP-FS52 towers for the front, a set of BS-21s for surrounds, the SP-T22A Atmos modules, and this center channel. I skipped the Jones designed subwoofer, as I already owned a Dayton Audio Sub-1200 that is a better match for the room this setup resides in.
The voicing of this speaker is everything I loved in the old BS-21s, but in a well-balanced center speaker format. Dialogue is clear, with a nice full range. While this center channel doesn't have the 'sparkle' in the high-end that many prefer, this is true of the entire Andrew Jones line. Again the sound is very midrange driven. Some describe it as 'veiled', which is a fair assessment. You either love it, or you don't. For me: it's the perfect tonal balance that I enjoy. Especially as I move further into middle age, and much of the higher frequency sound from other speaker makers is lost to me.
For what this speaker costs, it punches well above its weight class. Just to be clear: this isn't 'audiophile' level stuff. But that's not a bad thing.
What this speaker offers is sound that gives you a solid taste of what high-end audio solutions in your home can do. It shows your average consumer that speakers can do more than 'make things louder'. They can add voice, tone, color... It's hi-fi for the rest of us, designed by one of the greatest audio engineers out there today.
If you're looking for 'sounds great, looks good' home theater solution - this is an amazing choice. If you're an audiophile that insists that you can do better for more money: you're right. You can. But consider that in this case maybe this speaker just isn't meant for you. Instead it's an entry point to bring more people into the fold, and help them appreciate quality audio solutions.