Speakers upgrade

[glimmer]

Hi all,

currently, i havethe 6 series all round(603s for the front, LC6 for center and 601 at the rears), including the AS6 woofer.

Which is a better upgrade sonically:

1.) the N802, HTM1 for the fronts, keeping the AS6 and the 601s for surround

or

2.) the 7 series all round (703 for the fronts, HTM7, 705).

They cost about the same.

I would change the amp(to Krell 3250 or Pass X series) to drive the N802s if option 1 is taken. Again, which is a better choice?

thak you in advance.

[theMaximus]

If you really care about listening to 2-channel music, option 1 would make more sense. N802 would be a much better choice over 703 for the front speakers. For movies, I don't think you would see as drastic difference between option 1 and option 2. However, I think HTM1 should give you better dialogues than HTM7. Option 2 only makes more sense if your priority is matching the looks of the speakers all around. IMO, as far as sound quality is concerned, option 1 would be superior to option 2. That being said, I'm quiet happy with my set up of 704, HTM7, and 601 S3 for both music and movies.

[Aussie Geoff]

Glimmer,

I agree with the Maximus.

As a comment - I have found the HTM1 to be a great match with the 703 (same FST midrange) - this gives a awesome "lock in" for center channel dialogue and effects... I would use the HTM7 with the 703 and my B&W dealer also recommends the 703 / HTM1 combinaiton for serious HT use (the HTM7 is more a match with the 705)

Geoff

[jlee]

HTM7 is also a good match with the 704.

And yes, HTM1 with the FST is worth the extra $1250 US list over the HTM7 ($750 US right?). Are the 703's $3000? If so, I would go as far as spend the extra $500 for 804's and sacrifice the rears, which you can upgrade later. Having that front all match up like that makes a huge improvement.