My HT set had B&W Nautilus 805s for L/R channels, the HTM-2 for the center channel and the ASW 4000 for LFE. This combination works very well for HT or audio. You get plenty of slam and crystal clear dialogue. Suffering from the "I've got to improve" bug, I recently replaced the 805s with 803s. What I gained was better definition in the upper bass and better sound staging. The 803s are also almost twice the price of 805s + stands. You might want to look closely at the CDM-9NTs. The speaker enclosures are not as solid or as visually pleasing as the Nautilus speakers, but the drivers are very similar to the 803s. They compare quite favorably to the 804s. I am using CDM-1NT for rear channels.
B W 804 for Home Theater
Lets talk about B&W for a moment. I have heard rave reviews about their Nautilus speakers and am curious about their suitability for home theater. I have looked at the 804s and 805s as well as the matching center channel. Does anyone else use this combination? Would the 804s/805s be acceptable for left/right front if paired with a proper sub? I am concerned that the small drivers on these speakers might not be up to delivering the proper slam that is needed for home theater. My home theater room is small and I am looking to purchase a matched set of speakers that will stand the test of time. Thanks.
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