HTM3S vs. HTM2D

[hunglikethor]

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.

Thanks in advance!

Edward Ray

[ShadowZA]

Hi Edward & welcome to the club

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.

Good luck & keep us posted.

[Glenee]

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

[Maverick71]

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

Decisions, decisions...

Mav

[norpus]

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

[misterdoggy]

I've had both and have the Htm2D, but can say that I hardly heard a difference.

I do what most of the sheep do and follow as I think the center speaker IS the MOST imporatant speaker in the HT.

I am about to bi-amp my htm2d to see if that does anything. (skeptical)

[Aldo]

I've had both and have the Htm2D, but can say that I hardly heard a difference.

I do what most of the sheep do and follow as I think the center speaker IS the MOST imporatant speaker in the HT.

I am about to bi-amp my htm2d to see if that does anything. (skeptical)

misterdoggy:
What cure your upgraditis?

[misterdoggy]

Possessions = happiness ?

happiness = within

Great Stereo is great, starting at a lot less than $100k thats all

[Maverick71]

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).

Mav