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While researching which way to go for my L/R, I came across the following quote at HT Shack. Would you guys consider this a pretty good summary of the differences between the Cinema/Fusion series, or are there other differences I should be considering with waveguides?
"1) The MTM will have better power handling and will play louder and be more dynamic.
2) The MTM will have a narrower vertical off axis response, meaning the sound will not spread vertically as much as an MT. This can be good or bad, depending on your application.
3) The MTM will likely cost more and require a bigger cabinet.
4) You can not assume that the MTM will have better sound quality. I would suggest that the sound quality will be the same, but the radiation pattern will be different, so depending on your application, one will likely work out better than the other.
Generally speaking an MTM is preferred for home theatre because of the greater dynamics and narrow vertical response. This reduces floor and ceiling reflection and can improve the frequency response at the listeners position. But if you listen to music while standing or move around and don't just sit in the sweet spot, then you might like the response of the MT better. I'm sure others may have a slightly different opinion on this matter, so wait and see what others say."
LINK: http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/diy-speakers/2292-mt-vs-mtm-characteristics.html
For my application, I'm not as concerned about the ability to play loud. But I do value a speaker's ability to play dynamically and sound clear. One of the (many) issues with my Polk Monitor 70 setup today is that I feel the front sound stage sounds muffled. It became even more evident when I built some Volt 10's as surrounds. It's an interesting day when your surrounds can clean the clock of your large front speakers.
Basically, I'm at the point where I'm going with vertical L/R and a horizontal center. Center is going to be a 1099 or Fusion 8. That's a separate decision in itself. L/R are going to be the matching Fusion or Cinema series. That's what I'm trying to decide right now.
"1) The MTM will have better power handling and will play louder and be more dynamic.
2) The MTM will have a narrower vertical off axis response, meaning the sound will not spread vertically as much as an MT. This can be good or bad, depending on your application.
3) The MTM will likely cost more and require a bigger cabinet.
4) You can not assume that the MTM will have better sound quality. I would suggest that the sound quality will be the same, but the radiation pattern will be different, so depending on your application, one will likely work out better than the other.
Generally speaking an MTM is preferred for home theatre because of the greater dynamics and narrow vertical response. This reduces floor and ceiling reflection and can improve the frequency response at the listeners position. But if you listen to music while standing or move around and don't just sit in the sweet spot, then you might like the response of the MT better. I'm sure others may have a slightly different opinion on this matter, so wait and see what others say."
LINK: http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/diy-speakers/2292-mt-vs-mtm-characteristics.html
For my application, I'm not as concerned about the ability to play loud. But I do value a speaker's ability to play dynamically and sound clear. One of the (many) issues with my Polk Monitor 70 setup today is that I feel the front sound stage sounds muffled. It became even more evident when I built some Volt 10's as surrounds. It's an interesting day when your surrounds can clean the clock of your large front speakers.
Basically, I'm at the point where I'm going with vertical L/R and a horizontal center. Center is going to be a 1099 or Fusion 8. That's a separate decision in itself. L/R are going to be the matching Fusion or Cinema series. That's what I'm trying to decide right now.