NHT MS Center Speaker
- Driver Size: 5.2 inches
- Speaker Type: Surround
- Connectivity: Wired
- Brand Tech: NHT
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A straightforward center channel add-on for an existing surround rig, not a standalone speaker purchase.
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ASIN: B019C5LUP2Category: Speakers
Overview
The NHT MS Center is a wired center channel speaker meant to sit inside an existing surround system, built into a black tabletop mount cabinet with a 5.25 inch driver focused on dialogue duty.
Center channels do the heavy lifting for movie and TV dialogue, sitting between the left and right speakers in a 5.1 or larger layout. This one is wired rather than wireless, so placement is tied to how far your speaker cable can reach from the receiver. At 16.25 pounds it is dense enough to sit stable on a shelf without extra bracing.
- Surround system center channel speaker
- 5.25 inch driver
- Tabletop mounting, no bracket needed
- Wired connection to receiver
Who it's for
Fits someone already running, or planning, a multi-speaker surround setup who needs a matching center channel for dialogue clarity. Not a fit for anyone wanting one speaker to do everything on its own.
Pros and cons
- Dedicated center channel improves dialogue clarity
- Tabletop mount needs no wall bracket
- Compact enough for shelf placement below a TV
- Wired only, no wireless option
- Needs a receiver with a center channel output
- Single 5.25 inch driver limits low end output
Performance notes
The 5.25 inch driver is sized for midrange and vocal reproduction, the role a center channel plays in a home theater layout. Wired connectivity ties it to the receiver by cable, and the tabletop mount design lets it sit flat below or above a screen without a wall bracket.
Specifications
| Brand | NHT |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Driver Size | 5.2 incheshigher than 52% of 34 speakers |
| Weight | 16.25 poundshigher than 56% of 35 speakers |
| Dimensions | 5.5 × 23 × 6.7 inches |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 23 x 6.75 in |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Mounting | Tabletop Mount |
| Other details | |
| Speaker Type | Surround |
| Brand Tech | NHT |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the NHT MS Center do in a home theater setup?
It serves as the center channel, the speaker that carries most movie and TV dialogue in a surround sound layout.
Is the NHT MS Center wireless?
No, it connects to a receiver with speaker wire.
Can it be wall mounted?
It is built for tabletop mounting rather than wall mounting.