CENTER FOR 803S: Htm4s vs. new HTM61

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Hallo,

At this moment I have the Htm7 center / 803S main / 703rear / 750sub.

I want change the Htm7 whit a Htm4s. Opinion is Htm3S is the best solution.
Yes I know it. For my "location" is to big (problem with tweeter for Rack) and
expensive.
Many say that the htm4s is not a good center, not much best to me of mine htm7. (I don't want pay many money for a htm4s that is approximately of the Htm7.
Center with FST technology "machted" with the 803S. (=buy a Htm3s)
BUT THE NEW 600serie center - HTM61 with FST will be better as Htm4s??
Or, at least, a good alternative?
Please your Opinion.
Omar

[dmccombs]

HTM3 = Perfect Match
HTM4 = Decent Match
HTM7 = Bad Match

I would think the HTM4 is a better match than the HTM61 since the HTM4 matches the tweeter and midrange, but I haven't compared the two directly. Hopefully someone can reply who has.

Regards,
Darrell

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cener

Hallo dmccombs,


and if I make Klipsch CF 64 for center under the plasma?

this one I can have at very very good price. Better of Htm7?
Omar

[dmccombs]

Omar,

I don't know the Klipsch speaker, but you gereanlly want to have the Center match the Fronts in timber/sound. This gives a good soundstage and 3-d sound image.

The Klipsch may be an excellent speaker, but I doubt it would be a good match.

Regards,
Darrell

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Hi Darrel,

I have the Rb1092 to drive the 803S , rmb1075 for center (bi.amp) and 703 for rear. (750sub)

I want change the rmb1075 with a 1077 and at the asme time change the center too.
with my budged a rmb1077 + htm3s is to much expensive (in Switzerland the htm3s = $ 3480ca. , Htm4s = $ 1950.-)

the Htm4s with the 1077 is for my (I find personally9 a good match.
I'm with you, when do you write Htm3s perfect macht but I find (for a center)
much expensive and not so easy to be placing in my rack.

What do you think?
Omar

[dmccombs]

Omar,

If it were me, I would upgrade the Center first, and the amp later. To me, having the right speaker is more important then amp, unless the amp is just way under powered. In this case, I don't think that is true.

Regards,
Darrell

[Pookie007]

I also have 803S. I can relate to the problem of fitting the center speaker in the rack. The htm4s is a tall speaker that might still give you problems. If the budget allows, the htm3s if the best choice. If you want to control the cost, the htm4s would be the next best option. I am currently using a Monitor Audio center speaker and can tell a difference between the mains and center. I demo's the htm4s and even though it was a little smaller, when sounds moved across front from left to right, it was a consistent sound, where I couldn't hear the transition between speakers. With the Monitor Audio center, the moving sound will let you notice the difference is speakers. I would recommend matching the center make amd model line to your 803s and go for the HTM4s.

[akhter]

I was in the same boat (N804 speakers and Plasma so no room for big speakers).I found the XTC to be the perfect compromise. Its blends very nicely with the N804 and also fits very well under my plasma. You can also have it in black or silver to match your tv. At about USD $900 its not too expensive either.

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Hoi,
@akhter, I think too that the XTC can be a good solution. Not expensive,
no problem for rack, better as Htm7? (please your opinion). I have a Pioneer
507XD.

@dmccombs. that right. Good speakers make the different and change the Rmb1075 with the 1077 is not therefoer important (i need 5.1 and buy a 1077 "only" for make the rear bi.ampli - BW703 - is not important therefore like have a Htm3s!) first a right center and after change the 1075 (expemple with another Rb1092)

@Pookie007. do you think that Htm4s is better as a center from another company (Klipsch or Audio monitor?) moer better the htm3s but buy before the htm3s and in second time the new ampli is more sensed instead buy a
Htm4s and 1077 !
a.) buy the HTM3s and in second time in place 1077 buy a new 1092 (3x1092
for 6.1
b.) buy HTM4s and Rmb1077 (replacing 1075)

WITH THE HTM4S AND HTM3S IS A RB1092 (2X500WATT) TO MUCH?

Plaese your opinion
Greetings from Switerland Omar
(Rotel Rmb1075+Rb1092+Rsp1068 - BW803S (1092) - HTM7 (bi amp) & 703 (rear with 1075) - plasma Pioneer 507XD - Denon3930 - Toshiba HD DVD EX1
subwoofer 750.
kimber cable speakers & interconnects - Audioquest coaxial)

[Pookie007]

I don't know if the HTM3S is a better speaker than the other companies, I just think it is a better match to your mains. This will give you a consistent sound across the 3 front channels. I would wait to upgrade the amp at a later time if money is tight. If you go cheaper on the center now, when you go to upgrade, you will be replacing a speaker twice.

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cener..

@Pookie007,

sure another company make a good speaker (I like the new KEF reference series, Sonus Faber, Dynaudio,Monitr Audio,... )

whit my 803S the Htm3s is the best solution, ok I think this too.
the Htm4s is sure better as the htm7 but I have read that this one is not so
"popular/appreciated " in Forum.
why?

Thank's Omar

[hifiguymi]

If the HTM3S is too big, then the next best one is the HTM4S. The HTM4S has the same tweeter as the 803S and the cabinet is better in the HTM4S than the HTM7 you have now. Those two things are the main reasons to stick with the 800 Series.

Eric

[Pookie007]

I concur. Even though other companies make great speakers. They won't match the sound of what you have.