Pictures of your B&W Set-up

[audioqueso]

Ohhh, looks nice Will. You know, that's my 2nd favorite factor about B&Ws. No matter how many times you see a home setup, they always look so good!! Does your sub not rattle your speakers, dvd player, or tv with certain action movies?

[will1066]

Thanks, audioqueso

No apparent rattling problems. I've always liked the esthetics of B&Ws. They do make setups look good.

[PewterTA]

RH Customs... I think Onkyo and Yamaha are pretty similar in terms of sound quality for 2ch listening. The yamaha maybe a tad brighter in sound though. If you like the yamaha, I'd stick with yamaha. If you want a little more neutral of a sound (to me it often sounded a slight bit lacking in detail) then trying an onkyo wouldn't hurt.

Now I can't speaker for that onkyo, the lowest models I've heard is the 797...so I don't know how the 630 would sound.

Will, love the setup!!! It always fascinates me how big the PB10-ISD looks when it's their "smallest" sub. :rofl: I definitely like the foam supports for the center to angle it up. That was really a smart idea!

[htsteve]

A little movement

will1066,

Very nice set-up, both AV and visually. I have a similar set-up with my center channel, the HTM1 (see attached picture). I wanted to comment on the placement of your center channel inside the cabinet. I would recommend that the tweeter face not be obstructed on any side if possible. It's hard to tell from the picture, but the top of the tweeter might be 'covered' a bit by the top and sides of the cabinet (even if the cabinet walls are not right on the speaker). This will add a bit of muffling of the sound. If possible, try moving the center into the room a bit. You might be surprised at what 1/2 inch or 1 or 2 inches can do to the sound at the upper end. I realize that moving the speaker out does expose it more (like if there are kids running around). However, I think you might be happy with the improvement (and it's FREE).


Hope this helps.

[dharris]

will1066,

Very nice set-up, both AV and visually. I have a similar set-up with my center channel, the HTM1 (see attached picture). I wanted to comment on the placement of your center channel inside the cabinet. I would recommend that the tweeter face not be obstructed on any side if possible. It's hard to tell from the picture, but the top of the tweeter might be 'covered' a bit by the top and sides of the cabinet (even if the cabinet walls are not right on the speaker. This will add a bit of muffling of the sound. If possible, try moving the center into the room a bit. You might be surprised at what 1/2 inch or 1 inch can do to the sound at the upper end. I realize that moving the speaker out does expose it more (like if there are kids running around). However, I think you might be happy with the improvement (and it's FREE).


Hope this helps.

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[htsteve]

Photo Fixed

I did notice that. I've fixed the photo.

[doru]

Hello, everybody ! Nice forum ! I'm for the first time on this forum, and I'm very happy to present my B&W setup (it's not the best, but for me is good) :

[Briz vegas]

Love the reel to reel tape deck. Very old school hi fi 8)

[RH Customs]

Very old skool, but isn't that where everything started. Nice set up. Funny your 2.0 set up costs alot more than my DM 303's and ASW 300 together.

[ED K]

will1066 Great looking system!!!!

[cherie]

Help!! Need Info How To Get Rid Of Spkrs Etc

Hello to all. The following are some of the items I have. I don't know anything about any of it - my husband died and I will be moving soon. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
(2) B&W Matrix 801111B speakers
(2) B&W Matrix 80311B speakers
(1) McIntosh MC352 Power Amplifier + manual
(1) McIntosh MC7205 THX Channel Power Amplifier + manual
(1) Conrad Johnson Premier Fourteen Vacuum-tube preamplifier + manual
(1) Sony XA7ES Compact Disc Player + manual
(1) Sony Disc Player CDP-CX100 + manual
(1) Panasonic VHS Video Cassette AG-1980P Proline recorder
(1) Panasonic DVD Video Recorder DMR-HS2
(1) Cinepro Power Pro 20 +manual
(1) Onkyo Audio Video Tuner Amplifier TX-SV919THX
(1) JVC stereo double cassette deck TD-W206
(1) JVC video cassette recorder HR-S6600U
(1) Toshiba DVD Video Player SD-3109 Dual Disc
How do I know what to ask for these items? Where would be the best place? My husband also built a heave duty metal system that holds it all.

[P1et]

Cherie, sorry to hear your husband passed away. I would suggest checking on Audiogon for the used value of the above equipment. Also, you can offer everything for sale there or in the Pawn Shop on this forum.

[PewterTA]

Cherie, I sent you a PM, hopefully that will help some...

It's always a terrible loss to hear when anyone passes away...but it even seems harder when someone that really was into what we all here are into, leaves. There's not many of us.

-Dan

[quan325i]

Long time lurker, first time poster

I've been a fan of B&W since I first heard the DM601 in my college freshman year. After so many attempts with infinity and paradigm, I finally arrived to my last HT system....until next time .

System consists of:

Fronts: B&W Nautilus 804
Center: B&W HTM2
Rears: B&W Nautilus 804
Sub: Velodyne DD-12
Pre: CAL Audio Labs SSP-2500
Amp: CAL Audio Labs MCA-2500 (500w x 5)
Source: CAL Audio Labs DVD-2500
DVD: Sony DVP-9000ES
Cables: MIT T2
Screen: Motorized Dalite
Projector: InFocus SP4805

[alpina]

very nice quan325i,

what sort of rack is that?

julie

[will1066]

Thanks for the comments, guys. I'll move the center channel out a little bit more. Thanks for the advice.

[quan325i]

very nice quan325i,

what sort of rack is that?

julie

I used two standesign racks together.

QN

[bsodmike]

[alpina]

nice room mike

like the strong mac influence too

julie

[alpina]

I used two standesign racks together.

QN

thanks,

is the quality as good as the photo? what the powercoat finish and shelving like?

did you take the wheels of it? model i saw while surfing the web had wheels on base but did mention something about a cone option.

great looking stand

cheers,

julie

[quan325i]

thanks,

is the quality as good as the photo? what the powercoat finish and shelving like?

did you take the wheels of it? model i saw while surfing the web had wheels on base but did mention something about a cone option.

great looking stand

cheers,

julie

I'm very happy with the stands. Yes, they are powdercoated but they come with spikes instead of wheels.

QN

[CLH]

Jvc Hr-s6600u Vcr

Hello Cherie,
I recently bid on a used JVC HR-S6600U VCR advertised on Ebay and was outbid in the last few seconds (the winning bid was $56). Would you be interested in selling me your same model VCR, which you listed in your message? I purchased an identical model VCR about 15 years ago, but it is now being repaired again for the 3rd time and I'm sure it's not going to last much longer. I have a "wanted to buy" ad listed with Ebay currently, for this model JVC VCR. Another Ebay member advertised the same model for about $99 recently (and got no bids on it), so I believe $50 to $100 is a fair price based on the VCR's condition.

[B&W 700 Guy]

Some pics of my system

Here are a few pics of my system, sorry they are not sharp images...

Harmon/Kardon AVR-7300 (7.1) Receiver, Sunfire GTA-5200 Amp, B&W 703-Front, HTM7-Center, CDM1-NT-Rear, ASW750-Sub (All in Rosewood), Kenwood DV-5900M-DVD 400 Disc Changer w/PC control-DSL, Direct TV- Hughes HD Box, BSR 14 Channel EQ. Sony HD Rear Projection (57"), X-BOX 360, PC w/DSL connection, Denon Turntable, PS Audio: Front Speakers- Double Biwire, XStream Speaker Cable and XStream Power Cables, Audioquest King Cobra & Diamondback interconnect. Monster M/Biwire (Rear Speakers), Pronto TS-2000 Remote

[B&W 700 Guy]

Here is a front view

Here is another pic...

[B&W 700 Guy]

Pic of my sub and 703

And one more...

[P1et]

B&W 700 Guy : that looks like a massive installation for a small room. VERY NICE, must blow your ears off...

[B&W 700 Guy]

Yes, the listening area is 10"x10" in a 15"x25" room and it can shake the house. My wife is redecorating, will probably expand 2 to 3 more feet.

Thanks

[jim777]

Updated pics!

Now that I have the McIntosh MCD201 SACD/CD player, I decided to update my pics. With the MA6500, I'm now 100% mac. This sounds so sweet with the B&W 703's (that some say are a bit harsh with Rotel).

When I got the furniture made, the shelf was installed at the good height for a big mac player under the integrated amp; let's say it was in my mind for a while. I was waiting for them to make a single-disc model. Hope you like the looks. Anyway it sounds great :B

Here is the previous post.

And now the updated pics..

[B&W 700 Guy]

Jim,

Do you have a subwoofer?

PS: Very nice system...

[Race Car Driver]

Nice setup Jim!
McIntosh..... drool.

[jim777]

Jim,

Do you have a subwoofer?

PS: Very nice system...

Thanks for the comments guys.

I don't have a sub and as funny as it may seem, since I changed my CD player I have more bass (and the sweet spot is now much larger - no need for me to be perfect center anymore). Bass goes down to the lowest note of a bass guitar or double-bass and I don't listen to organs so I have all the bass I need, even for occasional movies.

IMO McIntosh and B&W is a match in heaven

[rmht]

Jim

Love the setup.....please tell me you have that cabinet ventilated in some manner. And I agree subs are not needed for music with components such as yours.

[jim777]

Love the setup.....please tell me you have that cabinet ventilated in some manner. And I agree subs are not needed for music with components such as yours.

I thought I would need fans hidden in the back, but everything runs cool with only the door open (or both if I push it). Macs don't make much heat and there is at least 6 to 8 inches over the amp and an inch under so convection does it's job. The top of the amp is only warmed-up to the touch, even at loud levels. My laptop runs many times hotter than that!

[rmht]

Good to know...If you leave the doors open all times when running them you should be fine....Macs are super cool, that is true, I just was concerned about shortening their life by cooking them.

Again awesome set up.

[B&W 700 Guy]

and fan failure...

[doru]

Jim, it looks as it sounds - great ! But I have 2 suggestions : the distance between speakers seems to be too little (at least 2,5 m) and, instead of that cabinet, it would be better a rack (if it's possible). In this way, the soundstage may be, also, better. (excuse me for my english)

[jim777]

Thank you guys. doru your english is easy to understand. I don't think mine is perfect either (we speek french in quebec).

The speakers are as far apart as I could. Check the previous post (the pic is larger), you will see that I'm limited in space (and function) until I move into a dedicated room one day. Same thing for the cabinet that also holds a CRT TV. At least I can hide it when I listen to music. One day I'll have a dedicated room with a rack and a flat screen on the wall or a projector; I agree that it might help for sound.

For now I sit on the carpet in the middle of the room if I want to treat myself with I nice sound stage. The true sweet spot is on the floor and not on the sofa that is stuck on the back wall. However, it is not as bad as it seems. In fact I don't think that a large cabinet affects the sound waves as much as our brain that can't imagine phantom sources other than in thin air. When I close my eyes, the sound stage is OK to me

[dharris]

Well not as extravagant as your systems, but it makes my ears happy.

B&W 602s3 and LCR60 s3 powered by NAD T753. Have not mounted rears yet, still trying to figure out how I am going to run the wire.

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[audioqueso]

Oh, nice setup. Such a clean look, and it's very warming to my eyes. Beautiful!!!

[dharris]

Oh, nice setup. Such a clean look, and it's very warming to my eyes. Beautiful!!!

Thanks for the kind words.

[PewterTA]

Definitely looks good! I like it! What kind of stands are those, they almost resemble sound anchors. :T

That DVD player looks exactly like my Pioneer DVD player...but your's is a Panasonic... that's so weird!

[dharris]

Definitely looks good! I like it! What kind of stands are those, they almost resemble sound anchors. :T

That DVD player looks exactly like my Pioneer DVD player...but your's is a Panasonic... that's so weird!

Thanks! The stands are by Lovan. They have 18# of lead shot as well.
Actually this model in this photo is Pioneer, I have a Panasonic as well.

[PewterTA]

Nice, did you have to fill the stands with 18# shot, or did they come that way?!? I was looking for lead shot, but just went with sand in the end with mine.

[dharris]

Nice, did you have to fill the stands with 18# shot, or did they come that way?!? I was looking for lead shot, but just went with sand in the end with mine.

I had to load them myself. Bought mine at Sportmans Warehouse. They have 18# each. They are solid as a rock.

[dharris]

Nice, did you have to fill the stands with 18# shot, or did they come that way?!? I was looking for lead shot, but just went with sand in the end with mine.

you have a photo of your system :T ?