Complete your home theater system with the high-performance Yamaha NS-C225 center channel speaker. Boasting dual 3.12-inch polymer-injected mica diaphragm (PMD) cone woofers and a 1.12-inch aluminum magnesium dome tweeter, the speaker reproduces dialogue at the peak of clarity--an essential function when watching movies. Adding to the audio's warmth is the luxurious silver wood-finished cabinet, with a slim, precision shape that prevents standing and diffracted waves. As a result, the speaker creates a clear, accurate sound stage that evokes the high-end audio at commercial movie theaters. The NS-C225 is even capable of reproduction all the way up to 50 kHz, a rarity for models with tweeters of this size.

The speaker's power rating (40 watts nominal, 120 watts max) is best suited to moderate-sized rooms, while the cabinet's slim design nicely complements most flat-panel and plasma TVs. The center speaker performs particularly well when matched with the other speakers in Yamaha's 225 PMD series, which includes floor-standing front tower speakers, bookshelf rear speakers, and a powered subwoofer. Listeners have the option of mounting the NS-C225 on a wall or locating it near or on top of the TV (it comes with several small sticky fasteners to keep it secure). The speaker is also magnetically shielded to prevent video interference. In addition, it comes with gold-plated, brass-extruded speaker terminals to ensure a high-quality signal transfer.

The speaker measures 17.3 by 3.7 by 5.2 inches (W x H x D) and is covered by a two-year warranty.