The first time I heard the now legendary Pioneer BS-21 speakers by Andrew Jones, I fell in love with them. A nice laid-back midrange centered "British sound" speaker for a bargain price. I loved them so much that I built a 7.1 surround system based on them. I never ended up buying the matching center channel as I had a similarly voiced Boston Acoustics center that worked perfectly.
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.
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| Price | — | $299.00 | -33% $199.00 List: $299.00 | $119.00 | -11% $159.00 Typical: $179.00 | $459.98 |
| Delivery | — | Get it Apr 17 - 21 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 19 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 19 | — | Get it as soon as Tomorrow, Apr 15 |
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| Sold By | — | ListenUp | Amazon.com | Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | The Wires Zone | Frontrow Tech LLC |
| speaker size | 4 inches | 310 millimeters | 200 millimeters | — | 5.25 inches | 5.25 inches |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | wired | Dolby Atmos | Nickel-plated 5-way binding posts | Auxiliary | Wired | Coaxial |
| speaker type | Center Channel | Center Channel | Center Channel | Center Channel, Woofer | Center Channel | Center Channel |
| mounting type | Shelf Mount | Tabletop Mount | Wall Mount | Floor Standing | Floor Standing | Tabletop Mount |
| weight | 6000 grams | 19 pounds | 14 pounds | 13.5 pounds | 14.8 pounds | 25.74 pounds |
| control method | remote | remote | touch | remote | remote | remote |
| model name | Pioneer | ES30 | MXT35 | R-52C | R-25C | Uni-FI UC52 |
| frequency response | — | 40 KHz | 40 KHz | 89 hertz | — | — |
| surround channels | — | 5.1 | 5.1 | — | 1 | 3 |
| impedance | 6 ohm | 8 ohm | 8 ohm | — | — | 6 ohm |
From the manufacturer
70 Years in the Making
Designed 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 Design
The 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 Level
The SP-C22 delivers crisper dialogue, crunchier car crashes, and louder explosions at every movie night.
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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 | ✓ | ✓ | - no data | - no data |
| Power Handling | 90 Watt | 80 Watt | 130 Watt Power with 8 Element Sophisticated Crossover | 80 Watt |
| Sold as a Pair | - no data | ✓ | - no data | ✓ |
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Product information
| Model Name | Pioneer |
|---|---|
| Speaker Type | Center Channel |
| Special Feature | bass_boost |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Television, Desktop |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 4 Inches |
| Unit Count | 1.00 Count |
| Controller Type | Corded Electric |
| Color | Black |
| Included Components | Speaker and power cable |
| Product Dimensions | 8.45"D x 18.12"W x 7.12"H |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Item Weight | 6000 Grams |
| Impedance | 6 Ohm |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Speaker Size | 4 Inches |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Woofer Diameter | 4 Inches |
| Tweeter Diameter | 25 Millimeters |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Includes MP3 player? | No |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| UPC | 012562906126 033586859717 |
| Style | Center Channel Speaker |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00012562906126 |
| Manufacturer | Pioneer |
| Item Weight | 13.23 pounds |
| ASIN | B008NCD2EI |
| Item model number | SP-C22 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #272,388 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #118 in Center-Channel Speakers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | July 20, 2012 |
Warranty & Support
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Fantastic center channel performance in a small-er package. Great value, sounds incredible, worth every penny and 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. The reviews helped make the decision easier as well. I built a custom entertainment center for our house, and when the final design was taking shape, it was determined that I would need a smaller (footprint) center channel speaker to fit the housing that I made for it. Our existing JBL Arena Series center channel was simply too big to fit in the entertainment center. That being said, this little center channel speaker, COMPLETELY transformed our movie watching experience and was worth twice what I paid for it. In fact, if I had a chance to test it out in the new set up prior to purchasing it, I would have happily paid $200.00 for it, just based on the performance alone. Crisp highs, fantastic mids, and non overpowering lows make this a perfect match for our set up. If you need a small(er) footprint center channel, do yourself a favor and give this Andrew Jones SP-C22 a try. It just may surprise the hell out of you, the way it did for us. The picture shows our set up. The speakers are in the cages on either side of the television. The center channel (SP-C22) is in the cage directly below the television, and sits at face level when seated on our couch or peripheral seating. For reference, that is a 75" television.
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Bruno BarreraReviewed in Mexico on October 4, 2017
Bocina inmensa y de muy buena definición/calidad
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My untrained ears did not notice significant improvement over the basic Yamaha HT speaker it replaced.
