B&W Center Channel Question

[pramod]

Dear Beloved Forum Experts,

Feeling good to post in here after a long time gap. I came to seek your expert suggestion for making a decision. I currently have 603-S3 fronts. and wanted to build my 5.1 HT around it and go further as my pocket supports , hence in a search of the center channel. my dealer has some demo pairs of HTM-62 and HTM-7, I'd like to ask which will be my best pick between those 2 centers, since HTM-7 is for old 700 series, will it match the old B&W 603-S3 fronts?? or will the newer model center HTM-62 is just fine with my old 603-S3's? I just cannot find the older matching LCR-600 center :cry: any input is appreciated.

PS: any good Sub Woofer suggestion is also appreciated. for the above future HT setup, without digging my pocket deep.

Thanks
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[metallicaband]

Is buying online an option? I've seen quite a few LCR-600 center speakers on ebay and audiogon.com recently.

About the subwoofer, I have an HSU sub and it's awesome, definitely look into their products since they're very affordable specially for the performance:

http://www.hsuresearch.com/

I never used SVS, but I heard they make solid subwoofers as well.

[pramod]

No, buying online is not an option to this part of the world, as it would cost heavy to import and we do not have any HSU dealers here. if I get HTM-7 will it match? I'm getting for USD 525, will it match with my 603-S3 fronts? or I go with the HTM62? which is Demo peace for USD 340$'s what is my best match for the center between these 2

Thx in advance

[stuofsci02]

Do you have an opportunity to test at home?

The HTM62 is a MTM (mid-tweeter-mid) speaker and is therefore a major compromise in off axis performance. As such it is not going to be a great match even to the new 600 series speakers.

The HTM7 is going to be a better center because it uses a vertical mid-tweet alignment and is just plain better construction. I am afraid, however, that you still will not have a great match to your 603s.

That said, if it was me, I would still opt for the HTM7 if it had to be one of those two. One thing I can't stand is muddied dialog.