Has anyone compared the sound anchor center stand to the b&w center? Which one is better? is the b&w one really worth the extra money? Is there a difference in the stands between a NHTM2 and a NHTM1?
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I haven't compared the B&W stand to the SA Center Channel stand, but I have the Sound Anchor and am fairly happy with it. It does what I need it to do, and provide good support to my HTM7. Not sure if it will do the same for a much heavier center channel like the HTM3 or bigger. I wouldn't recommend it for speakers in the 50lb. range.- Bottom
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The B&W FS-HTM stand is used for all 800 series (Nautilus and current) center channels. While I have not tried the Sound Anchor stand, I can tell you that the B&W stand is worth the price of admission.Last edited by RebelMan; 20 September 2005, 20:06 Tuesday."Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today."- Bottom
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i think celeb's opinion may be a little bias judging by his experience , but i am in agreement with him on his conclusion. I would also agree with tboooe, but would add that stand would also match the 805S stands if you're using them for surround.- Bottom
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Is there a difference in the stands between a NHTM2 and a NHTM1?
I'm not sure if they changed that for the new 800 series, but it sure looks like the same stand in the pictures.- Bottom
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Originally posted by greggzFor the original N800 series there is only one stand, the FS-HTM, that is used with both the HTM1 and HTM2.
I'm not sure if they changed that for the new 800 series, but it sure looks like the same stand in the pictures."Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today."- Bottom
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Originally posted by calebYou can see my thread in the manufacturers forum under "sound anchors - bad idea".- Bottom
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Well, I brought home the b&w center stand today. Just in time too. I have begun to notice a wave in my TV and I believe the weight of the HTM1 is beginning to have an impact on my tv, as it disappeared when I removed it.
anyways.. results... The dealer gave me a slight discount on his floor model, but he is missing 2 of the spikes and I can't find where I put my unused ones.. doh! I'm thinking about ordering the soundspikes like I put on my sub just for a little added height, which I will get into.
I am in the process of buying a house. We close on October 14th. The garage is insulated and airconditioned and I made a deal w/ my fiance that I could turn it into a media room/theater room and that is what has prompted me to make this purchase. I am looking at projectors and screens and will get one when I get the house, but that is another story.
So, the only place I have to put the center now is in front of my TV, which is about 1 foot in front of my 802's. First I calibrated the center to make sure that everything is setup properly.
Right away I can tell the difference of it being that far forward and that it is not optimal. It is also a little too low, which the sound spikes will raise by 1 - 2 inches.
OK, so that is the negative. Now the positive... I watched the pod racing scene in EP1 last night while messing with my manual calibration, so I was relatively familiar with it, so I used it again to compare. I have been noticing a harshness from my center, which I can now say is probably from the vibration of the TV, as the sound is now full and dynamic. better low end as well.
Conclusion... I completely recommend getting a center stand for any center and isolating it from cabinets/TV's, which can cause vibration. It is definately worth it.I'm just sittin here watchin the wheels go round and round...- Bottom
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