Pictures of your B&W Set-up

[scanido]

Thank you Shadow.

The 803D's are 24inches(2ft) forward from the front wall and 42inches(3 1/2ft) from the side walls. This seems to give me the best soundstage and imaging.

Man, this hobby brings out the nitpicky side of me!

I agree totally!

I too take it as far as measuring the distance around my speakers. Everything needs to be precisely spaced and symmetrical for each speaker!

BTW - Awesome setup!! I'm planning to do quite the same with my "S" series speakers. How do you like the MC205 on your diamonds?

[Gump]

Beautiful setup Gump. :T

The mood lights add to the ambiance of the room and atmosphere. I can't imagine too much time is spent out of the room! :B

Thanks James!

Yes, it's a popular room alright...gathered around viewing the newly revised 101 Dalamations movie as we speak. They did a pretty good job on the surround sound actually.

I still scratch my head and think I'm dreaming when I think about the level of system I ended up with. Some of which was accomplished due to advice and encouragement from you which I appreciate.

I do enjoy the ambient lighting and it is on my "to do" list to toss in a dimmer switch for it which will enhance the "feel" even more. :B

Take care,

Neil

[Gump]

I agree totally!

I too take it as far as measuring the distance around my speakers. Everything needs to be precisely spaced and symmetrical for each speaker!

BTW - Awesome setup!! I'm planning to do quite the same with my "S" series speakers. How do you like the MC205 on your diamonds?

Thanks Scanido!

The MC-205 is a great amp. It looks cool front, top, and back and is built like a sophisticated 21st century tank. The combo with the 803D's is velvety smooth and very musical. It has tremendous headroom which allows me to crank the volume up for lengthy listening periods without any listener fatigue or distortion/harshness. :T

[Race Car Driver]

Well tonight my ASW 855 showed up
Thanks to Dan87951 to hangin on to it for me and working with my friend who picked it up as he visited his parents in MI.

I added the SCM-1 surrounds last month and the sub completed my 5.1 B&W system. The only thing I may do is swap out the black SCM-1s for a cherry set but its not a priority. Is my system absolutely overboard for my small room? Yep, and I love every bit of it! 8)

Next up, pick up a 5 ch or a few mono amps, and get around to building some acoustic panels as soon as the snow melts.

[audioqueso]

Chris, you have a great setup! Sure, I still hate your luck, but great room! What kind of AV rack is that?

One thing I REALLY don't get about you. Just two months ago you sold your amp and said you were surprised and content with the receiver. Now you're looking for an amp again? ha ha That's funny Chris.

[Race Car Driver]

Chris, you have a great setup! Sure, I still hate your luck, but great room! What kind of AV rack is that?

One thing I REALLY don't get about you. Just two months ago you sold your amp and said you were surprised and content with the receiver. Now you're looking for an amp again? ha ha That's funny Chris.

Thanks! Its a salamander rack. I like it alot, they are spendy but I got a great deal through work. I have had it for some time, I just took the top half off and moved the bottom half to the front corner of the room.

I am content with the receiver. It will hold me over for quite some time I am sure. HDMI switching etc, works for me.

What I have been kicking around is a 300 x 5 Krell HT amp, I am sure that would suit me just fine. The room is so small and getting rid of my 3 other amps really simplified things and I like it. :T

Currently enjoying Black Hawk Down on BR. I didn't want to open it until the sub showed up. 8)

[dan87951]

God I hate you!

That's some setup!

Well tonight my ASW 855 showed up
Thanks to Dan87951 to hangin on to it for me and working with my friend who picked it up as he visited his parents in MI.

I added the SCM-1 surrounds last month and the sub completed my 5.1 B&W system. The only thing I may do is swap out the black SCM-1s for a cherry set but its not a priority. Is my system absolutely overboard for my small room? Yep, and I love every bit of it! 8)

Next up, pick up a 5 ch or a few mono amps, and get around to building some acoustic panels as soon as the snow melts.

[btf1980]

Race Car Driver, have you made up your mind about what tv you would be upgrading to? I remember you were looking at the Sharp Aquos LCD. Did you go to the Magnolia to check out the Pioneer Kuros?

Anyway, lovely set-up. :T

[ShadowZA]

Beautiful setup there, Chris. :T

[sikoniko]

Chris,

I noticed your SCM1's are mounted upside down. Did you do anything additional to the existing brackets, or do you just have them screwed in?

[Race Car Driver]

Thanks everyone!

As far as my TV goes, its on hold. I was gonna get that 65" Sharp only because there was an amazing promotion through work ($2999) however the next week it went up to $3999 and currently the promotion has ended. I checked the Kuros and yep, very nice! But more then I am looking to spend. I will wait until the next good deal comes around. (guess I am a bargin hunter :lol: )

Yes the SCM1s are upside down. I wanted them higher in the room and when they were right side up the tweets were too high, so I flipped em. That kinda scared me at first, but longer bolts an extra washer and a small dab of locktight I sleep better at night. I was thinking of drilling 1 extra hole in each bracket for added support, but as of right now they dont seem to be pulling away from the wall one bit and I'd rather not drill holes in the brackets.

[ssabripo]

hahaha.....Chris...when are you gonna upgrade to a REAL subwoofer man?!

you know, something like:


and



hehehehe.

[Race Car Driver]

I asked you for a quote, and the shipping was gonna kill me! :lol:

[ssabripo]

I asked you for a quote, and the shipping was gonna kill me! :lol:

are you talking about the HTM1? dude, I'm looking for a "christopher" like deal! :T :B

if you are ok with not making money off me and just hooking up a fellow HTguy and B&W lover, i'll cover shipping! :W

[Race Car Driver]

are you talking about the HTM1? dude, I'm looking for a "christopher" like deal! :T :B

if you are ok with not making money off me and just hooking up a fellow HTguy and B&W lover, i'll cover shipping! :W

I was talking about the subs! :lol:

But if you want my red htm1. Check your PM.

[Lex]

is that thing a load bearing wall?

[Blindamood]

hahaha.....Chris...when are you gonna upgrade to a REAL subwoofer man?!

you know, something like:


and



hehehehe.

Man, I sure hope you're not in a condo...! Your neighbors would love that.

[ssabripo]

no no...i'm in a house..no worries.

[mjb]

Here's my setup.

• RSP-1098 & RMB-1077
• AppleTV & Pro-ject RPM5
• HD Sat RX, Sony DVD player
• B&W 802D's
• Wishlist: a centre HTM2D and SCMS's for rear

Thats a homemade Nixie clock sitting on top of the 1098, in tube save mode. I should have turned it on for the pic

About the amp, the 1077 is really a lot more capable than one might think (without hearing it) and certainly goes loud enough to shake the neighbours. IMO, and limited experience, it drives the 802D's really well, which I'm told spend most of their time looking like a 4 ohm load. If in doubt, try it.

The 802D's are a total dream, the diamond tweeter is worth every penny. I had never experienced such perfect imaging and clarity before. They never get confused with busy pieces, and I never knew a foot drum had a musical note. Equally impressive is their huge dynamic range, and performance at low levels (ie, when the neighbours are in bed!). I couldn't be happier! :T

[Briz vegas]

Very nice. Great to here you are enjoying the sounds.

[rik71]

My new home theatre

[jack667]

Wow, amazing!!!

[Mikael]

Wow just my words exactly.Your room looks very nice and clean.Which power amps are those?

[arcam_boy]

wow very nice indeed. how does the system sound as the room looks quite small to fit all them gorgeous speakers in. ;x(

[Rick Vestal]

Is that a pair of Rowlands I spy there? Very nice room indeed. looks like something from a magazine.

[rik71]

Hi guys, I finally set up my system in my new apartment,
here is my setup:

front B&w-802d
center htm2d
rear 805
sub Velodyne DD15
2 jeff Rowland model 3
Denon avc a1-sr(5805)
Denon Dvd a-11
Ps3
projector Panasonic pta e2000
Remote marantz rc9001
Sky Hd
Tv Panasonic 50"

thanks all for compliments. :E

[Kal Rubinson]

Wow just my words exactly.Your room looks very nice and clean.Which power amps are those?

Too clean. I'd guess there's a need for some acoustical treatments. I also wonder about the proximity of the speakers to the walls, especially the FR in the corner. Hope it sounds better than I'd predict.

Kal

[RebelMan]

When are you going to cough up some pics of your own system Kal? Please show us what a less clean room could sound like.

[rik71]

Too clean. I'd guess there's a need for some acoustical treatments. I also wonder about the proximity of the speakers to the walls, especially the FR in the corner. Hope it sounds better than I'd predict.

Kal

thank you for your very useful considerations. I am now in the process of finilizing the restructuring of my new house, and will definitely make sure that the room will be more absorbant, by adding curtains , carpets and pictures.

[x43x]

I don't feel worthy with some of these badass setups. Here's my condo's living room. Neighbors don't mind too much, but I try to not go too loud after 10PM, or I just don't turn the sub on when it's late.

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[Captain Reg]

My modest 2 channel set up

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[kallagtunet]

New front row new posibilities :-)

The front row is in place, two F113 together with the B&Ws great match...

[joetama]

WOW....


That is one nice setup...

[scanido]

The front row is in place, two F113 together with the B&Ws great match...

That is an ultimate setup!! :T

You gotta love those F113's!!!! I know i love mine!!

What are you using for rears??

[ninja12]

The front row is in place, two F113 together with the B&Ws great match...

Really really really nice. Congratulations on your sweet setup. ;x(

[Blindamood]

The front row is in place, two F113 together with the B&Ws great match...

Looks awesome in basic black!

[Tommy]

The front row is in place, two F113 together with the B&Ws great match...

Drool

[Luke Skywalker]

Now I am using a Yaqin MC-100B with mine 703.










:lol:

[Briz vegas]

Nude tweeters - now thats a bad idea. I would put the tweeter covers on those babies. Unlike the other drivers B&W recommend you don't remove those covers.

Nice looking tube amp !

[Mark-n-b]

I don't feel worthy with some of these badass setups. Here's my condo's living room. Neighbors don't mind too much, but I try to not go too loud after 10PM, or I just don't turn the sub on when it's late.

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Lovely room - :T

[Mark-n-b]

My modest 2 channel set up

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Those 683s in black rock! My friend is after some of these - I will show him this picture!

[Mark-n-b]

The front row is in place, two F113 together with the B&Ws great match...

;x( :E Great setup!

[Luke Skywalker]

Nude tweeters - now thats a bad idea. I would put the tweeter covers on those babies. Unlike the other drivers B&W recommend you don't remove those covers.

Nice looking tube amp !

For which reason?

[Briz vegas]

For which reason?

https://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15560

https://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29322

I seems to be a pretty common story. Those things are way too easy to damage, either by little fingers or a little accident.

[Luke Skywalker]

ok understood, thank you :T .