B&W M-1 : when will the new version be released? alternatives?

[thestorm]

hey all

I'm looking to partner my proac s125 stereo and proac centre channel with B&W M-1 for rear.
This is for a 5.1 setup, my sub is a BK monolith. I own an Arcam AVR-400.

Can anyone please advise when the new version will be released?
And what alternative are there?
The rear speakers need to be wall mounted.

Cheers

 

[pppp1]

New version released in April with the new M1 costing GBP150 and the PV1D GBP1200. There's also a less expensive subwoofer but i'm not sure what's the model number and price. Floorstands for M1 are GBP200 a pair.

Alternatives would be the Monitor Audi Apex, Paradigm MilleniaOne, Dali Fazon or Motif.

 

[thestorm]

Thanks for the info, April is a long time away.
I might consider the MA Apex but thst is double the price of the M-1.
Do you know if it is much better in quality?

 

[Crustyloafer]

New version released in April with the new M1 costing GBP150 and the PV1D GBP1200. There's also a less expensive subwoofer but i'm not sure what's the model number and price. Floorstands for M1 are GBP200 a pair.

Alternatives would be the Monitor Audi Apex, Paradigm MilleniaOne, Dali Fazon or Motif.

All of those options are a fair bit more expensive than the MTs except for the Fazons.

Monitor Audio Apex: £2500
Paradigm Millenia One with either Millenia Sub or Seismic 110: £2500
Dali Fazon with E-12 Sub: £1700
Dail Fazon LCR (No longer called Motif) with E-12 Sub: £2500

Another option nearer the OPs price bracket would be the KEF T205 or T305 packs which are £1500 and £1700 respectively and would easily give the MTs a run for their money.

Of course if the OP has a more flexible budget then the other options suggested are well worth looking at, especially the Millenia Sats which are very good indeed.

Cheers,

Chris.

 

[thestorm]

Thanks for the suggestions.
I only intend to buy 2 rear speakers rather than upgrade the whole package.
I think considering the quality of my amp and remaining speakers I should stick to the MA apex a10 speakers for the rear. I don't think I can wait that long for the m-1 to he released although I've discovered they are half the price!

 

[pppp1]

.......especially the Millenia Sats which are very good indeed.

Better than the rest? I'm thinking of replacing the MT-30 but I don't know if I should go with the Paradigm or wait for the new MT. MA Apex is not an option because i don't have the space for the bigger center speaker.

 

[Crustyloafer]

Better than the rest? I'm thinking of replacing the MT-30 but I don't know if I should go with the Paradigm or wait for the new MT. MA Apex is not an option because i don't have the space for the bigger center speaker.

Yes, without question. I have have the Millenia One sats and Seismic 110 set up on the shop floor which is a less than ideal environment and they sound absolutely spectacular.

I heave heard the MT series on many occasions in the past and these surpass them in every way possible. Obviously I am not in a position to comment on the new MT series coming out, but then do you really want to wait until April?

 

[jakobh]

April? I've heard Jan-Feb... Would be a bummer for our sales. Definitely gonna ask the rep again!

 

[thestorm]

Hey guys,

Thanks for your helpful tips and advice.
I managed located a second hand pair of ProAc Hexa speakers.
ProAc - perfectly natural

they sound amazingly clear and fit in with the rest of my speakers.