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B&W CM Center vs CM Center 2?

Hello,

I currently have the CM Center paired with some 805S'. The center channel dialogue in a lot of movies still leaves something to be desired.

I am wondering if anybody has experience in upgrading this center channel to a CMC2? I kind of like how the CMC and 805's both have woven-kevlar woofers (CMC2 has paper-kevlar woofers).

Basially, is it worth it to upgrade? My fireplace mantle doesn't have room for anything bigger than the CMC2, so HTMxS is out of the picture fellas.
longhornguy

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stl114_nj
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I have the CMC for center, CM7 rear and 802's in front.

I listen to SACD and music DVD's and dont notice any deficiencies. The CMC2 may or may not be much of an upgrade. An in home demo would help decide but usually isn't possible. Like you I dont have room for any of the HTM's that would match my 802's.
stl114_nj
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Longhornguy- I have the 802d's- just purchased last year. What is your take on the Emotiva amp? The CMC is very close to the CM1 which I had for a while. I liked them so much I took my time upgrading to the CM7, then 802.

I dont think the tweeter differs on either CMC. I would prefer a FST mid driver which would be my main reason for wanting the CMC2 in the first place. The frequency response is pretty close- but specs dont tell the whole story.

Its tough finding centers but they do come along.
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