HTM1D vs HTM2D experience / perspective

[joe_s]

I believe I've settled on B&W 802D's for stereo / front left and right in a combined music / home theater configuration. The HTM2D would seem to be a upgrade from the HTM1 center in the last series (I've heard the HTM1 and was impressed; I have not yet heard the HTM2D). That said, I'm fairly sure that this will the last set of speakers I buy, and I'm tempted to move to the HTM1D under the assumption that it provides a more seamless integration with the 802D's. However, I have yet to find a dealer within reasonable distance that is even planning to display a HTM1D, making it difficult to audition.

Net question, anyone out there who has heard the HTM1D ?
Any thoughts on this within the context of the Left and Right speakers set as 802D models ?

Relative to amplification, I'm not quite settled, but will probably power the center with a McIntosh MC501, at least if I were to go with the HTM1D.

Thanks.

[Rags]

Joe - I am a great believer in getting the front three speakers to be tonally as close as possible. I thought about getting 802D's but decided against them largely as a result of the extra cost involved (especially around the centre).

The HTM1D has the same 8" drivers as the 802D and when you factor in the marlin head if budget isnt an issue its a must have in my opinion if you are serious about movies and multichannel audio. I know its a lot more dollars but hey you only live once.

Negatives would be the rear firing flow ports (especially if you are placing it close to a wall) and its sheer size.

If budget allows and there are no other constraints go for the HTM1D otherwise I am sure the HTM2D wont dissapoint.