betty boop Posted January 3, 2024 Posted January 3, 2024 There’s also B&W htm71c2 https://www.audiotrends.com.au/bandw-htm71-s2-centre-speaker-gloss-black.html? as with any of these probably want to check out for a listen if going off brand 1
noisuf Posted January 3, 2024 Author Posted January 3, 2024 2 hours ago, betty boop said: There’s also B&W htm71c2 https://www.audiotrends.com.au/bandw-htm71-s2-centre-speaker-gloss-black.html? as with any of these probably want to check out for a listen if going off brand Looks like these are discontinued, will call around The S3 looks really good but no specials atm. 1
betty boop Posted January 3, 2024 Posted January 3, 2024 Just now, noisuf said: Looks like these are discontinued, will call around worth doing as thats sometimes when can pick up a bargain on run out 2
noisuf Posted January 4, 2024 Author Posted January 4, 2024 (edited) I have just purchase the last brand new available B&W HTM71 S2 available in the country. I called all the shops and although they stated they had the S2, none of them actually had in stock (as it's been a year since the S3 came out). Although it's a white colour (would have preferred black), the grille is grey and I would have draped the black speaker with velvet to reduce projector screen glare so I can do that to the white top and sides. Will be with me by end of next week as it needs to be shipped. Got it for $1370 inc shipping. Cheapest price I could get for the S3 was ~$2700. S3 better speaker but not double the speaker as I've been told. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and input, I can't wait to hear better vocals in movies.........and 3 way centre!!! Edited January 4, 2024 by noisuf 2 1
betty boop Posted January 4, 2024 Posted January 4, 2024 1 minute ago, noisuf said: I have just purchase the last brand new available B&W HTM71 S2 available in the country. I called all the shops and although they stated they had the S2, none of them actually had in stock (as it's been a year since the S3 came out). well done ! good chasing for the find 1 minute ago, noisuf said: Will be with me by end of next week as it needs to be shipped. Got it for $1370 inc shipping. Cheapest price I could get for the S3 was ~$2700. S3 better speaker but not double the speaker as I've been told. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and input, I can't wait to hear better vocals in movies.........and 3 way centre!!! definitely .. looks like picked up a bargain hoping its what looking for and good match up to what you have 2 1
noisuf Posted January 4, 2024 Author Posted January 4, 2024 Thanks heaps Al for all your thoughts...greatly appreciated 1
RCADees Posted January 4, 2024 Posted January 4, 2024 22 minutes ago, noisuf said: I have just purchase the last brand new available B&W HTM71 S2 available in the country. That is great! Congratulations! And please let us know what you think of the combination. It is good to know there are alternatives out there to match what we already own without spending crazy amounts of money! And the advice here in Stereonet provided by members like a.Dent, Betty Boop and Hi-Fi Whipped and others is nothing but THE BEST. 1 1
noisuf Posted January 4, 2024 Author Posted January 4, 2024 21 minutes ago, RCADees said: That is great! Congratulations! And please let us know what you think of the combination. It is good to know there are alternatives out there to match what we already own without spending crazy amounts of money! And the advice here in Stereonet provided by members like a.Dent, Betty Boop and Hi-Fi Whipped and others is nothing but THE BEST. For sure, I'll give an update here one I get it, set it up including SPL and whatever Denon wants to do. I'll also be able to use another set of speaker cables from the CA integrated being a 3 way speaker with 2 sets of speaker terminals. And a big YES, apart from Al, big big thanks to all including a.Dent and Hi-Fi Whipped!!!! 3
STROP Posted January 4, 2024 Posted January 4, 2024 1 hour ago, noisuf said: Although it's a white colour (would have preferred black) You also have the option of vinyl wrapping this centre speaker in black if you wish. 2
noisuf Posted January 4, 2024 Author Posted January 4, 2024 Yeah, I have a friend that does car wrapping, will ask how much 2
a.dent Posted January 4, 2024 Posted January 4, 2024 Great choice and great price. I'm sure you'll love it. Yes, vinyl wrap with a matt black may mean you won't need the felt to cover it to reduce projector glare. 1
IMDave Posted January 5, 2024 Posted January 5, 2024 (edited) 1 hour ago, a.dent said: Yes, vinyl wrap with a matt black may mean you won't need the felt to cover it to reduce projector glare. Tend to disagree. If it passes the WAF, spend $20 at Spotlight on some black velvet. If you have a batcave, ANY minor reflection draws you out of the image. I have my Centre, Subs, L+R covered as well as my bass traps in the front corners. ( And yes, that is a black shag pile carpet rug. ) Black matt veneer will still shine IMHO. Edited January 5, 2024 by IMDave 1
betty boop Posted January 5, 2024 Posted January 5, 2024 if want to black velvet wrap it ... spotlight even sells this in self adhesive sections 1
IMDave Posted January 5, 2024 Posted January 5, 2024 I just attached my velvet with some double sided Velcro tabs. Easily removed if needed.
noisuf Posted January 14, 2024 Author Posted January 14, 2024 Received the B&W last Friday, spent a bit of today positioning, calibrating SPLs and Audyssey. I have to say, I am greatly impressed, the vocals sound so good. I had to modify my existing speaker stand as the B&W is so much bigger than the Dyna. With my UST projector properly positioned without Keystone adjustments, I was forced to lower the B&W and angle higher with tweeter at the main seating position. It may be me imagining things but sitting off centre in other seats also sounds clearer. Another big thanks to everyone who supported me along the way!!! 2
RCADees Posted January 14, 2024 Posted January 14, 2024 (edited) 27 minutes ago, noisuf said: I have to say, I am greatly impressed, the vocals sound so good. That is really good. So good match for your PMC speakers? Great movie by the way, I had a bit of time at home today as everyone else was gone and I ended up watching exactly the same. No Time To Die, sooooooo good. So how much better is it than your old centre? so do you think the B&W match better to the PMC than Dynaudio? in this set up anyway? And I am very pleased that you are happy with it! Edited January 14, 2024 by RCADees
noisuf Posted January 14, 2024 Author Posted January 14, 2024 Didnt watch the whole movie, just the obligatory aston smashing gunfire church bells scene haha. I think they're a good match, the B&Ws sound 'clearer' but I haven't really tested them yet. Will need to be weekend before I get chance to watch whole movie. 2
noisuf Posted January 21, 2024 Author Posted January 21, 2024 I could only fit No Time To Die (myself, audyssey set to central position) and half of Kong vs Godzilla (with wifey, audyssey set to 4 seats)... I'm blown away, the vocals are sooooooo good. I'll have to watch a movie of axis 1 1
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