Just me, or does most audio go through centre channel in surround content?

[Gimpymoo]

Since switching to a 5.1 setup, one thing I have noticed is how heavily the centre channel is used.

I thought the centre channel would be pretty much dialogue only but seems to be a lot more goes through it.

In some films, I really do think the left and right channels are an afterthought. Maybe my setup is fuffed but maybe just me being weird.

 

[Gimpymoo]

I have 4 X Monitor Audio Bronze 2's and the Monitor Audio Bronze center.

I think the center is about crap compared to the standmounts.

I swapped the center for one of the Bronze 2's and to me it sounded better. Center speakers a scam?