Argon Audio Forus Center
Best center channel for budget-conscious home cinema enthusiasts.
Immerse yourself in the heart of your movies and games with the Argon Audio FORUS Center speaker. Designed as the quintessential piece for your surround setup, this center channel speaker boasts a super compact and elegant Scandinavian design that seamlessly matches the rest of the FORUS series in sound, aesthetics, and value. It delivers clear dialogue and immersive audio performance, making it central to any home cinema experience. Please note that this specific model has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
$156.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
2278
/ 8450
#2278 in Speakers
Price vs Category Average
-89%
Below average
Tweeter
0.75
/ " Soft Dome with Neodymium Magnet
Who it's for
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking premium Scandinavian aesthetics and build quality
- Movie lovers needing crisp, intelligible dialogue in complex soundscapes
- Home theater builders using standard AV receivers for easy integration
Who should skip it
- Users wanting a simple, all-in-one plug-and-play audio solution
- Owners of large rooms needing deep bass and high-volume performance
- International shoppers preferring brands with widespread global dealer support
Performance breakdown
Dialogue Clarity
Crisp vocal reproduction ensures every word in movies remains perfectly intelligible.
Aesthetic Integration
Minimalist Scandinavian design blends effortlessly into any modern living room setup.
Compact Footprint
Small dimensions allow for easy placement under most standard television screens.
Build Quality
Solid construction with premium gold-plated terminals for reliable signal connectivity.
Frequency Range
Capable performance for dialogue, though lacks deep sub-bass extension for explosions.
System Synergy
Perfectly matched voicing creates a seamless soundstage with other Forus speakers.
Key Specs
Tweeter
0.75" Soft Dome with Neodymium Magnet
Bass/Midrange
2 x 4" Paper cone drivers
Frequency Range
70-20,000 Hz
Impedance
4 ohm
Sensitivity
86 dB
Dimensions (WxHxD)
43 x 13.9 x 16.1 cm
Weight
4.3 kg
Terminals
Gold-plated Connectors
Features
- Essential center channel for surround sound
- Compact and elegant Scandinavian design
- Matches other FORUS series components
- Delivers clear dialogue immersion
- Features magnetic front covers
- Includes protective rubber feet
What customers say
The Argon Audio Forus Center speaker earns high praise primarily for its exceptional dialogue clarity and precision. Users consistently report a significant improvement in hearing movie and TV speech, noting its neutral and balanced sound profile integrates perfectly with other speakers. Beyond acoustics, the build quality is a strong feature. Customers appreciate the solid, attractive cabinet design, which conveys a premium feel despite the speaker's reasonable cost. This combination of robust construction and articulate sound delivery establishes the Forus Center as an outstanding value proposition. It is highly recommended for those seeking clear, articulate center channel performance in a mid-range home theater setup.
Know before you buy
The center channel is designed to handle the majority of dialogue in movies and television. By isolating speech from the main left and right speakers, it ensures voices remain clear and anchored to the screen, even during complex sound mixes.
Yes, the Forus Center is specifically voiced to match the sonic signature and aesthetic design of the other speakers in the Forus series. Using the same series throughout your setup ensures a seamless transition of sound as effects move across the front soundstage.
The speaker measures 43 cm wide, 13.9 cm high, and 16.1 cm deep. Its compact footprint is designed to fit easily on most standard AV shelves or directly beneath a television.
The Forus Center has an impedance of 4 ohms and a sensitivity of 86 dB. You should ensure your receiver or amplifier is capable of driving a 4-ohm load to achieve optimal performance and avoid overheating your equipment.
Yes, the speaker features magnetic front covers. These can be easily removed if you prefer the look of the exposed drivers or if you need to clean the speaker face.
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