Forgive me if I appear to have been in a slumber for a number of years, but why did B&W stop offering the SCM-1? It seems the tweeter design more closely matched the rest of the Nautilus line compared to the currently offered SCMS.
B&W SCM-1 no longer offered?
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B&W SCM-1 no longer offered?
Integrated 7.1 HT and Two-Channel System
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B&W 802D | B&W HTM1D | B&W ASW-825 | B&W N805 | B&W SCM1
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The SCMs replaced the SCM-1. Since they are used as rear speakers more often than front speakers it was somewhat a cosmetic choice to not have the tweeter outside of the cabinet. It's still the same tweeter as the rest of the current 800 Series line up however. It still has the Nautilus tube, it's just inside the cabinet now.
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Hmmm...I do like the SCM-1 better and based purely on its design I suspect it will aurally fit more seemlessly with the N80X speakers in my system.
Integrated 7.1 HT and Two-Channel System
Pioneer KRP-600M | VAC Phi Beta 110i | to be determined front end
B&W 802D | B&W HTM1D | B&W ASW-825 | B&W N805 | B&W SCM1
VPI Scout | Oppo BDP-95 | Tivo Series 3 | Integra DTC-9.8
Audio Refinement Multi-5 | PS Audio Premier | Goertz and Electra Glide cables- Bottom
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Originally posted by GremalHmmm...I do like the SCM-1 better and based purely on its design I suspect it will aurally fit more seemlessly with the N80X speakers in my system.
That aside - seriously consider their replacement - which are extremely good - sounding 99% of the 805S and with better treble (like all the 800 series) tham the old SCM-1's Also the new SCM-S with it's tweeter on the bottom is much better suited for higher wall mouning than the older ones - which tended to get too much treble reflection etc unless lower on the walls in rooms with high or well damped cielings...
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Thanks. I didn't mean to criticize the SCMS. If I was mounting high up on the wall, or if I was matching it with the "D" models using the diamond tweeter, I would definitely go with the SCMS. Since I am trying to keep the installation of all speakers at roughly the same (ear) level, and since I am matching it with the older 802/805/HTM1, I need to go with the SCM1 to get my 7 channels.Integrated 7.1 HT and Two-Channel System
Pioneer KRP-600M | VAC Phi Beta 110i | to be determined front end
B&W 802D | B&W HTM1D | B&W ASW-825 | B&W N805 | B&W SCM1
VPI Scout | Oppo BDP-95 | Tivo Series 3 | Integra DTC-9.8
Audio Refinement Multi-5 | PS Audio Premier | Goertz and Electra Glide cables- Bottom
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I will have a set of black SCM1's for sale in a week or 2 when my new SCMS's get delivered. I expect no difference in sound especially for surround duty, but the wife wants the rosenut to match the front lineup. They have been on order for 2 weeks now, but I got a call Thursday from my dealer saying rosenut is backordered and will have to come from the factory.- Bottom
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Originally posted by Aussie Geoff[color=navy]That aside - seriously consider their replacement - which are extremely good - sounding 99% of the 805S and with better treble (like all the 800 series) tham the old SCM-1's Also the new SCM-S with it's tweeter on the bottom is much better suited for higher wall mouning than the older ones - which tended to get too much treble reflection etc unless lower on the walls in rooms with high or well damped cielings...
Geoff
It is said that mounting the SCM1 to the wall also increases bass response. I can't say one way or the other, but I put a couple layers of cork-board between the wall and the mount.I'm just sittin here watchin the wheels go round and round...- Bottom
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Originally posted by sikonikoIt is said that mounting the SCM1 to the wall also increases bass response. I can't say one way or the other, but I put a couple layers of cork-board between the wall and the mount.Integrated 7.1 HT and Two-Channel System
Pioneer KRP-600M | VAC Phi Beta 110i | to be determined front end
B&W 802D | B&W HTM1D | B&W ASW-825 | B&W N805 | B&W SCM1
VPI Scout | Oppo BDP-95 | Tivo Series 3 | Integra DTC-9.8
Audio Refinement Multi-5 | PS Audio Premier | Goertz and Electra Glide cables- Bottom
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