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B&W CM Center vs CM Center 2?

Hello,

I currently have the CM Center paired with some 805S'. The center channel dialogue in a lot of movies still leaves something to be desired.

I am wondering if anybody has experience in upgrading this center channel to a CMC2? I kind of like how the CMC and 805's both have woven-kevlar woofers (CMC2 has paper-kevlar woofers).

Basially, is it worth it to upgrade? My fireplace mantle doesn't have room for anything bigger than the CMC2, so HTMxS is out of the picture fellas.
longhornguy
longhornguy OP
32 posts
 
I actually love the Emotiva amp. The seperation, soundstage and just 'clearness' of the speakers really comes alive with these amps.

I love the 802D's, it would be my dream to obtain a pair of these when I can upgrade my house to a larger HT!

For the 802's I wouldn't hesitate running XPA-1 monoblocks for each of them. You just can't beat the Emotiva price, warranty and power output combination.

I do like my current CMC and I like how it uses the woven kevlar woofer instead of paper-kevlar woofer.
plee11
2 posts
 
Hi I had a CMC with my CM7's and got rid of it. The CMC2 is much better. Just picked up some 805s like you have but havent watched any movies yet.
longhornguy OP
32 posts
 
Can you elaborate on how it sounds better than the CMC? Does the advantage of the FSR Mid-Range really show through?
plee11
2 posts
 
I felt that dialogue was more intelligible and I think it is related to both the FST and driver configuration (tweeter placed above the FST).
lookn4tunes
1 posts
 
Hello, imho got better imaging without a center channel and optimal L/R speaker placement. Have you tried this comparision yourself?
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