Picking a speakers


Hi guys, I need your opinion on which speakers to pick. I recently purchased a 2 Bowers and Wilkins 805S and HTM2 for a center channel. I read somewhere that they don't match. And would need to get HTM4S to match 805S. Now, my question is: Should I purchase HTM4S and stick with 805S or should I purchase 804N and stick with HTM2? PS: I do have a nice velodyne servo subwoofer, so the bass is not my problem.Thank you in advance!

chicagopasha

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Hi, thank you for your response. It is hard to tell. All movies playing different stuff on left and right versus center. And music is playing just left and right channels and no center. I guess I'm trying to figure out if I should keep 805S or buy 804N for same money. That would be my main question. 

I purchased used Velodyne Servo FSX-12 today and the sound is fantastic with 805S. But I'm so itchy to get 804N.

No. I'm really looking for someone that heard both speakers. I know that S is the newer model and crossover is better on it. But 804 is a floarstanding speaker. Just want to make a right choice.

I do have Denon 3200w receiver that I use to power center channel right now. And I use Denon POA-2200 amp to power left and right. I did the calibration with the microphone. And it sounds fantastic. I just wanted to know if 804 will sound even better, since it’s a floorstanding speaker. I don’t have a chance to hear them, that’s why I thought maybe someone can help me to decide. Thank you

I'm using it 50/50 music and movies. Denon receiver and Denon 2 ch amp, that I want to replace for another 3 ch amp eventually.

Thank you. My room is 19'x11', but my speakers positioned on the 11' side, so I think it should be enough sound for me. Thank you so much for your time and help. I'm new to high end audio equipment, but I really love music and trying to figure out what would work best without breaking a budget. 

I was thinking about bi amping all of them. What wattage per channel do I need when bi amping? My Denon amp is 220wpc stereo, I believe. I never use it really loud, but if I connect another amp for tweeter it's not going to burn the speakers? And what amp and pre amp would you recommend in my situation?

It's similar to Oppo 203 quality. Sadly I just sold my Oppo here on Audiogon. When I'm ready to buy something, it will be used. I have 3 B&W CDM series speakers for sale now. When I sell it, then I can think of buying something.

I see some Rotel RMB-1095 or B&K Reference 200.5 for sale. How those two amps compare to Mccormack HT5? And what preamp should I use?

I have Egreat A11 Media player. All my music on my network. I wish could compare different pre amps than I could tell you more about what I like more) I never had a chance to listen to high end systems before. I do listen to all kinds of music. Mostly Rock, but I like Blues, Jazz, Electronic. I really like to hear acoustic guitar, trumpet, piano, violin, nice bass guitar stuff.

Hi again guys. I see some Classe CAV-150 amp for sale. It is 150w/ 6ch or 300w/ 3ch bridged. Or I could just bi amp?  Will this amp be a good match for 805s? And what budget pre amp should I be using if I go this route? Thanks