Center channel speakers for 804s

[moosepapi]

I just picked up some 804s speakers. I have the CMC2 center already. Wondering if the HTM1's would be a "much" bettter compliment or will the 2 be fine. It would cost me about $800 to upgrade to a used HTM1. Being I can't find a 1 to audition, what are your opinions between the CMC2 and the HtM1?

[htsteve]

moosepapi,

I would definitely recommend the HTM1 as a center. The synergy of the same level of speakers will be quite good. The bass extension is very impressive for a center channel.

I've had the 804/HTM1 combo before. The HTM1 is a VERY good center channel.

The HTM1 is a physically big speaker. Make sure you have room for it. If you do have room, I would definitely recommend it.

You can just see the bottom of an HTM2D in my avatar picture. It's the same size as an HTM1, so it gives some size perspective.


Hope this helps.

[moosepapi]

Thank you. Now I need to sell my 2. Won't be a problem.

[stuofsci02]

Moosepapi.. Do you have N804 or 804S? If you have 804S you may want to look for the HTM3S instead of the HTM1 (which is a match for the N804). The HTM3S is the exact match for the 804S.

Cheers,

Stuart

[moosepapi]

They are the 804s. I will look into finding one. Thanks. Anyone know the going price for a used one?

[stuofsci02]

They are the 804s. I will look into finding one. Thanks. Anyone know the going price for a used one?

In perfect condition with original box etc.

HTM1 - $1400 - $1700
HTM3S - $1800 - $2200

Color of course makes a difference. Most of the Rosenut ones I have seen are on the higher side. Not sure what you are looking to match.

Cheers,

Stuart

[moosepapi]

Thanks, that works for me. Looking for black. Now to find one.

[emig5m]

For some odd reason since the new series came out, the used sales of the S series almost seemed to drop off the map? I remember you could log onto Audiogon or Ebay and there would be plenty of S series speakers for sale and always one of the three colors of a HTM3S for sale and there hasn't been much of anything for sale lately since the new updated series came out (I've been looking for another pair of 805S or 804S locally with not much luck). Before there used to be plenty for sale everywhere, does anyone else notice the sudden drop of sales of the S series since the release of the new updated Diamonds? Is it because the price is so much higher on the new diamonds from the S series that people are holding on to what they have knowing to replace them will cost them a pretty penny? I know I'm holding onto my 804S/HTM3S for the long haul... I'm going to add in a pair of 805S or another pair of 804S in the rear channels to replace the 685's and be done with it...

[moosepapi]

Started looking for the HTM3s and I can't find one anywhere. Going to have to hang on to my cmc2 until I run across one. I just don't see a 1 anywhere.

[KRC]

There are a couple of HTM series of centres on EBAY right now.

Kevin

[stuofsci02]

It took me a year to find an HTM3S in the color I wanted within driving distance of my home...