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Center Channel Speaker Suggestion for HT

Hi,I am in the market for a Center Channel Speaker. Here is my current setup:
Marantz AV7702 Preamp, Monolith 7X200W Amp, Front Speakers - B&W CM10, Surround, CM5.

Room size is 20 X 12 and looking to upgrade center channel. Mostly I watch movies and music videos.

Suggestion for a matching Center channel for this setup would be appreciated.

Question - Does the center channel have to be B&W or can I go with something else? I am not necessarily looking for new speakers.

Question - Can I try a full range speaker for Center Channel - laying it flat?

Thanks for your suggestions in advance.


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terrancej OP
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Thanks for your responses. It totally makes sense to keep the same brand (B&W) to maintain the sonic uniformity.

Any thoughts on what is the matching center speaker for CM10?
Previously, I had B&W HTM62 (just sold it), which was not matching the sound coming out of the Fronts.

Thanks again for the suggestions
soix
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Yeah, the HTM62 is from the 600 series (a step below your CM speakers) so not surprised you found it lacking.  Technically the matching center for your speaker is the CM Centre 2 I mentioned above, but I'd go for the HTM 2 or even better the HTM 1 (if you have the budget).  They're from the Nautilus series, so are a step above your CMs but should still match well as they have similar drivers. 
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terrancej OP
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Thanks for your suggestion.
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