The center channel needs to be either the exact same speaker as the right/left (your setup) or a perfectly "matched" speaker. I use B&W Nautilus 804s for my left/right and an HTM-1 for the center. The HTM-1 is essentially an N804 on its side, having exactly the same tweeter, mid-range driver and both bass drivers (while horizontal centers are not the best, the HTM-1 does have the proper vertical arrangement for the tweeter and midrange, with both bass drivers on either side). For your setup I would keep the 801III, as you have the same front three speakers. If you want to upgrade the best way would be to change all three front speakers.
B&W 801III vs. B&W HTM-1..
The title is very odd, yes. Here goes.
I am running a B&W 801III as a center channel. I use 801III for my right and left speakers, and soon to be using 801II as surrounds. I have thoughts of moving to the HTM-1, not for space reason, but WONDER if I gain anything by moving to the HTM-1 center channel?
I can't imagine so, but if so, please share....
I am using a McIntosh MC-162, biamped 160 x 2, for power to the center channel.
I am running a B&W 801III as a center channel. I use 801III for my right and left speakers, and soon to be using 801II as surrounds. I have thoughts of moving to the HTM-1, not for space reason, but WONDER if I gain anything by moving to the HTM-1 center channel?
I can't imagine so, but if so, please share....
I am using a McIntosh MC-162, biamped 160 x 2, for power to the center channel.