B&W CM Center vs CM Center 2?

I have the CMC for center, CM7 rear and 802's in front.

I listen to SACD and music DVD's and dont notice any deficiencies. The CMC2 may or may not be much of an upgrade. An in home demo would help decide but usually isn't possible. Like you I dont have room for any of the HTM's that would match my 802's.

Very nice set-up! What version do you have of the 802's?

You're correct, since Modia is one of the main B&W dealers (and only one in Houston), the in-home demo is impossible.

Plus, I would prefer to buy it on the used market and not have to BS a salesman to demo the product.

I also forgot to mention that I have my CMC powered by a 200w x3 Emotiva XPA-3 amplifier.

I'm kind of curious to see how the CMC2's mid-range driver and tweeter arrangement would compare to the generice W-T-W of the original CMC.

Longhornguy- I have the 802d's- just purchased last year. What is your take on the Emotiva amp? The CMC is very close to the CM1 which I had for a while. I liked them so much I took my time upgrading to the CM7, then 802.

I dont think the tweeter differs on either CMC. I would prefer a FST mid driver which would be my main reason for wanting the CMC2 in the first place. The frequency response is pretty close- but specs dont tell the whole story.

Its tough finding centers but they do come along.