RE: Opinion needed on B&W CM8 speakers

[chris lowe]

For HT use in a room with the viewing area about 14 i/2'X14' which is open and extends out on the right side into the dining area. The TV(Panasonic TC-P55GT30 and Panasonic BluRayDMP-BDT310) is in the middle of front wall and the seating area(sofa) is directly accross the room against the opposite wall about 14' away. What do you think of a pair of B&W CM8s for front speakers, B&W CMC2 for a center channel, and ASW ASW610 subwoofer. Am concerned about as wide as possible sound stage and being able to turn it up fairly high. We love to watch movies and I love watching football and college basketball. Unfortunately, due to retraints of the condo construction, surround sound is not viable unless it is wireless, which I am told is not perfected yet. Have asked on the Integra forum which receiver they would recommend. My question is what do you think of this setup, do you have better/different speaker/receiver suggestions. I am a novice, but I am learning and sincerely appreciate the knowledge and expertise available here. Thanks for your consideration

[stuofsci02]

Is your intention to use only for HT and TV? Or will you use for 2 channel music etc?

[chris lowe]

A very little bit of 2 channel music, etc. with the vast majority being HT and TV

[chris lowe]

I meant to post this on the 'Club B&W Speaker' thread. I am new at this and obviously not proficient yet. My apologies and thanks for the opinions so far..

[stuofsci02]

Chris,

CM8 are a nice speaker, but I can't help but think if you are going for mostly HT you might get just as good results with a cheaper speaker like the 683. In general for HT you can use a less accurate speaker that can move larger volumes of air and still achieve great results.

The one area, however, I think the CM series will definately be better is the center channel. The CMC2 is a nice little speaker..

I would also look at some other manufactures subs. I love B&W, but I think better value can be found elsewhere when it comes to subs.

Cheers,

Stuart

[chris lowe]

Stuart, Thanks for the good imput. I will look into what you have suggested. Again, Many thanks.