Pioneer and B&W CM1

[sorrellryan]

I was considering upgrading fronts to the beautiful B&W CM1 speakers and matching centre following shortly after (when funds permit). I was wondering if anyone had any experience with these speakers when paired with pioneer electronics.

I currently have a pioneer vsx1019 av amp. Will I be selling the speakers short with such an amp.

Thanks in advance.

 

[DandyCobalt]

CM1s work well with my VSX-LX 53, if that helps?

 

[duaplex]

B&W's CM series and Pioneer are a very good pairing. I have heard these with the LX83. So thats two

 

[sorrellryan]

Thank you for your comments, glad to hear that they should be a good match.

I am just a little worried that my amp would not be suitable t drive them properly as it is a few steps down the pioneer ladder compared to the amps you have mentioned.

 

[duaplex]

No you will be fine. Of course the pioneers a few steps up will dive them better. But that's not to say yours will not. Why not ask they dealer to give them to you for home demo and if you feel you are missing out then you could return them.

 

[sorrellryan]

Many thanks for your comments just a quick update, I echo your feelings of the B&W CM's being a good match for the pioneer.

I managed to pick up a pair of cm1 s from unilet at a great price and am I glad I did. They sound fantastic in my room, providing a surprising amount of bass from such a small cabinet. Listening in direct mode on the pioneer is also surprisingly impressive.

Just need to save a few penny's now for the matching centre.