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I am building a 5.1 home theater system and am using 803Ds for the front, 805Ss for the rear and REL B1 for the subwoofer. I listened to this setup along with the HTM3S and it sounded excellent; however I have read that the HTM2D mataches well with the 803Ds. Before I go ahead and setup another listening session with the 803Ds/805Ss/HTM2D/REL B1 combo, I would be interested in other peoples views as to how much better the HTM2D is versus the HTM3S.
Whilst I am unable to express an opinion on a direct comparison between the HTM2D and the HTM3S, it should be noted that the HTM2D employs the same diamond tweeters as the 803D and thus should provide you with a perfectly matched front end.
The HTM3S is a better match to the 803S's & 804S's.
Of course, the ultimate test is for you to listen to them yourself & then judge what is best for your own ears.
I doubt from a home theater stand point you would be able to tell the difference. I had them both on loan to try with my 802D'S. I thought I could tell a difference on music. But then I decided that I was mistaken. I like the fact that the HTM3S was non Ported so I bought it.
Glenee
I have lot's of doubts on this matter also... I have 802D as fronts and will be going to a HTM3S or HTM2D as my center and finally have a decent center speaker in my 5.1 setup.
IMHO,
HTM3S
+'s
Smaller cabinet
Closed cabinet
Cheaper
-'s
Non Diamond tweeter
HTM2D
+'s
Diamond tweeter
Better Freq. Response
-'s
Rear ported (can be problematic)
More expensive
Bigger and heavier
Have you thought of buying a 3rd main and putting in centre. IMO, this is the ultimate (for a projector setup at least) when it doesn't interfere with the display(s)
A mate has 3 x 703's across the front and its way better than the htm he had before.
If I didn't have a crt under my pj screen, this is what I'd aim for rather than a 'matching' traditional centre
I have experimented with my centre vertically and the voices/clarity is better - just not practical in my setup
Cheers
Norpus
"He who dies first with the most toys wins"
Have you thought of buying a 3rd main and putting in centre. IMO, this is the ultimate (for a projector setup at least) when it doesn't interfere with the display(s)
A mate has 3 x 703's across the front and its way better than the htm he had before.
If I didn't have a crt under my pj screen, this is what I'd aim for rather than a 'matching' traditional centre
I have experimented with my centre vertically and the voices/clarity is better - just not practical in my setup
That indeed would be perfect, but not viable (at least for me).
For anyone who has looked for a plasma/LCD stand that has a shelf right below with a large enough footprint and weight capacity for HTM3S or HTM2D, have a look at the VTI AGR44 stand.
I spent several hours online trying to find just such a stand (this is the only one I found that can...
i purchased the HTM1 from a fellow member, and have been reading up on the reviews and differences between them.
the general consensus is that the HTM1 and HTM3S are practically identical in performance (generally speaking), but that the HTM2D obviously sounds different due to the Diamond...
Something that has been on my mind for quite some time is what I like to call the Center Channel Conspiracy Theory. Many of us already know the "theoretical" importance of timbre' matching speakers, especially across the front stage. But what is the real (practical) importance of speaker...
I just set up a second system with 803Ds, HTM2D, a couple of leftover 602S3 for surrounds, driven by Arcam Av9 feeding Mcintosh 402 and 303. Pretty nice sound.
My main system has 802Ds, HTM1D, 804s, with Meridian processor and all MC501s. I'm surprised so far how...
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