B&W CDM7SE

Posted by Alex Lehmann on October 08, 1998 at 11:23:40:

In Reply to: B&W CDM7SE posted by Steve Doerr on September 27, 1998 at 16:21:17:

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: : I just heard that they were reviewed in Aug 98 issue of Home Theater. Can any body please tell me the ratings that they received? Thanks, S.W.

: I have a pair of CDM7SEs and they sound super clear. In the Aug. 1998 Home Theater, they gave them a 92. I have almost the exact setup they describe in their artical and it does sound and look great(Yamaha DSP-A1, CDM7SEs, and the Panasonic A310 DVD player).
: I set the CDM7s so they do not have to carry any of the bass (because of a powered sub) and that helps the already excellent clarity. I am completely satisfied and am in the process of getting the CMD1s to be the surround speakers. Good Luck. Steve

How would the CDM1SEs sound as satellites cut off at 80Hz with a powered sub? Unfortunatley, I don't have the $ for the CDM7SEs, but would like to upgrade my front speakers, nonetheless. I currently have the DM602s and CC6 from B&W running them off the Yamaha RX-V2092, but I don't get the depth I am looking for.

I can upgrade my speakers once a year at the store I purchased them from, so I can exchange my DM602s, pay the difference and get the CDM1SEs. I can always get the CDM7SEs next year by upgrading the CDM1SEs. I am also concerned about the price. I feel the store might want to charge me MSRP every time I upgrade. I don't mind paying an extra $50-100 for the opportunity to upgrade, but more than that will hurt my budget. What should I expect to pay for the CDM1SEs? (MSRP versus actual street price?)

I think the store (Sound Advice) is charging $550/each for the CDM1SEs. Is that too much? Unfortunately, they are the only AUTHORIZED dealers for B&W in the Miami area. Is there a place on the web where I can purchase them?

Sorry for all the questions, but I am scoping alternatives. Thanks.

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