Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion Meridian - Systems Meridian Center vs Rear Speakers

This is strictly my subjective opinion.

Obviously the best is both but if it is an either/or I would go for the center for movies, but as you state CD listening I would go for the rears.

Having said that I would quanlify this by saying that it is a bit of a coin toss and not a critical decision. Your set up would be somewhat like mine and since I read the comments on the advantage of stereo with "large" mains vs surround with "smaller" centers and rears, I am almost, but not quite converted to the stereo camp for music. Now movies is a whole other story.

I hope this helps.