DonneyD

I have a 2020 Lariat with the B&O system. I am looking at the ZEN-A2B as a processor and a 4.1 channel amp to replace the factory setup. I hear the ZEN will retain chimes and other factory sounds/alerts/warnings. I plan to use the 4.1 channel amp to power the front components (passive crossovers) and the rears co-axle. I am going to replace the sub with something that goes under the rear bench seat and will also power that with 4.1 sub out. My question is what in the world do I do with the center channel? Nothing on the interwebs that show anything for the center channel. I suppose I could go with a 6 channel amp and power the fronts and rears with 4 of the channels and the center with 1 channel, however that leaves 1 channel from the amp not doing anything. Any suggestions and or experiences with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance Don.

Also since I just picked up my new F150 expect that you will see me here ofter. I cannot get enough reading and learning in.

Wyo11Scab

iTrader: (1)

Disconnect the center speaker. It does nothing but mess with the imaging

DonneyD

Thank you for the quick reply, so am I safe to assume its not used for a specific chime, alert, or warning. Meaning I would not be missing anything important by disconnecting it.

Thanks again.

Don

HushCarAudio

You are completely safe removing the center speaker.

DonneyD

Thanks again for the info. Looks like I will just disconnect it and go with a 4.1 channel amp and the ZEN.

Eodbrad

You can remove the center channel from the system. Im running a 3 way active with a helix dsp. what I've noticed with running a center channel is it widens the front stage listening position by a little bit. It hasnt been a make it or break it for imaging.