b&w htm2 vs. matrix 805 for center

That is a good question. I also have Matrix 801's and am looking for a center channel. There was a post here from someone a few days ago who was selling an HTM2 that he had recently bought to go with Matrix 801's. He said that he had emailed B&W to ask about the set-up and was told that the Matrix HTM would be a much better match for the Matrix 801's than the HTM2 he was planning to use. That was the reason he gave for selling the HTm2. I have been unable to find the post, but will keep looking. Emailing B&W their opinion may be a good idea for us to find out for ourselves.

I tried a B&W matrix HTM center channel speaker with 801 matrix series 3 front speakers and went to the HTM 800 with great results. The HTM 800 is the HTM1 black cabinet with HTM Signature drivers and crossover. A huge improvement over the original HTM. The 801s have external North Creek crossovers and are driven by a Krell FPB700cx.
The HTM 800 is driven by an FPB750Mcx monoblock. Hope this helps.

Walterman,

Can you elaborate on the The HTM 800?
Never heard or seen it. Have a link or something?

Thanks