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B&W HTM4s verses HTM2 center speaker

What's the difference? Are there any significant sonic differences? The price difference is approximately $400-$600 which IS significant. This question was asked by another A'goner a while back and no one responded. I have the same question and would appreciate a response from someone who has heard any differences.
bwyoung
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artizen65
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The bigger question is what are your current Front L/R speakers. In other words what timbre match are you trying to achieve. The FST driver has been re designed for the HTM4s. If I am not mistaken the tweeter is mounted on top of the cabinet instead of in a shallow ontop of the cabinet.
bwyoung OP
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My fronts are B&W 802N. I do not have room for the bigger HTM1 or HTM3s.
brunomerlo
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I think that big difference between old and new series is because, new series (HTM1D-HTM2D-HTM3S and HTM4S) have loudspeakers redesigned.
New series use a simple crossover (6dB/oct) because loudspeakers byself limited the frequency response.
Old models have need a more complex cross-over filter to obtain the same output curve.
With less cross over components the sound might be more clear
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