I have the B&W HTM2 for the center which is just as power hungry as the main speakers so they are evenly matched. For the rear speakers I have Pardigm Atom's which are less power hungry. There is no trouble balancing the sound since the 1050 is configurable for the Main, Center, Rear and rear center speakers. I had no problem making the 1050 sound great and very balanced. I have had no problems with power. I usally have the volumn at about 55 and it's max is 80 I think. Before I got the B&W's I had cheaper speakers which were more effecient and usually listened at around 45 for the same volumn I get now at 55. I suspect you will have no problem with the 1050. But as Gonk points out you can let your Carver amp help out if necessary.


[This message has been edited by desperado (edited January 04, 2003).]