Abhi, I originally had a HTM-200 for my center channel with 4 CBM-170s for my mains and surrounds. I have since upgraded my center to the new CMT-340c. My recommendation would be to get CBM-170s for the mains and center with HTM-200s for suround duty. In my experience, the HTM-200 was lacking when asked to perform as a center, but I do think it is a fine surround speaker. 3 CBM 170s would provide a matched-timbre, seamless front soundstage so important to HT.