Center to go with B&W 602s

[dew]

What do you guys think about using an htm2 with 602s? I used to have a B&W cnt and it sounded great with the 602s. I got rid of it a few years ago and now I want to get another center. Eventually I'll want to upgrade the 602s so it won't be too big of a deal if they don't mesh perfectly. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

[dew]

I guess I should add that I can get an htm2 for just a bit more than an cnt so that's why I'm not immediately getting another cnt.

[coxhaus]

I have not owned the B&W htm2 but I have owned several B&W LCR6 s2 and a B&W CDMC NT. The CDMC NT has a different top end sound. It is much more open and airy. I would assume the htm2 (probably better) would be more along the CDMC NT line than the 602 sound. You can use the combination but I did not like mine. I sold it all. I would stay in the 600 series line unless you are planning an upgrade of your speakers soon.

[RACER4551]

I used an lcr6 with my 602s3 speakers and it blended and sounded excellent even though it is a series 2 speaker.

[Kirium]

I've got the LCR600S3, and it matches perfectly with my 602's.

Check my sig for details...

[dharris]

Hi all -
I have only been a B&W owner for one day now. I can only tell you what I hear on my system. I bought the DM602 v3 along with LCR60, I can tell you this center matches extremely well with the 602's. The B&W website recommends this center for the 602's in small to medium sized rooms. I'm sure the LCR600 is a real "kick but" center, but you can't count the LCR60 out.

[dharris]

I've got the LCR600S3, and it matches perfectly with my 602's.

Check my sig for details...

Hey Kirium -
How do your 602's sound angled up like that? I currently have my 602's on 17" stands, but am going to buy 20" today.
Thanks,
Don

[pramod]

Hi all -
I have only been a B&W owner for one day now. I can only tell you what I hear on my system. I bought the DM602 v3 along with LCR60, I can tell you this center matches extremely well with the 602's. The B&W website recommends this center for the 602's in small to medium sized rooms. I'm sure the LCR600 is a real "kick but" center, but you can't count the LCR60 out.

I second this openion, I have LCR60 with 602S3, will upgrade later to LCR600S3
if my budget permits.....
:T

[weijst]

I had the LCR60 S3 combined with a pair of DM602 S3 and I think it was a bad combination! I'd get the LCR600 S3 if I were you...

[beehive]

hmm I can comment too since i am 602 s3 user....

LCR60 matches well with mine, the LCR600 may sound better
but physically i doubt it...it is almost as big as your 602s.
dont you consider looks too?

i dont find LCR60 inferior with my fronts...they just blended perfectly, its the
upgraditis that makes me feel they dont blend well...if the 800s werent there i would say this is the best in the world.

its just the fronts, and for a smaller amount it will give you a sweet result ..invest your extra budget for a good sub or receiver.
because one day you will dream about the 800s and will find yourself getting rid of LCR600 again.