Pictures of your B&W Set-up

[HDBLU]

I thought I would share a picture of my system with you. I have had my Matrix 802 Series 2 speakers for 19 years. I recently upgraded to the Bryston BP-6DA Preamp, the Bryston 4BSST2 power amp and the Pioneer Elite BDP-09 Blu-Ray disc player. At this point I think I like the DACs on the Bryston vs the DACs on the 09. For the first 19 years of these speakers I had a Forte Model 2 Preamp and a Tandberg 3006a power-amp. Upgrading to the Bryston's was a huge improvement in sound quality, plus I have a ton of power to spare. I clipped the Tandberg many times. I am using Transparemt cables and speaker wires for my system.

Dave

Nice system :T I have been looking at the Bryston Amplifier for my setup I have to get a demo first as I have never owned Bryston Gear.

[B_W_Guy]

how do you post pictures?

[mjb]

how do you post pictures?

You put them somewhere and then link to them using the IMG tag.
Its also possible to attach them to your post by looking at the "additional options" below the advanced relpy box.

[HDBLU]

those are not B&W but I wanted to see if I can upload a picture but I can am happy now. I see not delete option

[Relentless]

those are not B&W but I wanted to see if I can upload a picture but I can am happy now. I see not delete option

go to edit and delete the type in between the IMG tags and the tags themselves.

[corbelli]

Hello,
My system:

B&W801D, Electrocompaniet Nemo, Marantz AV8003, 1080p proyector....and special "bunker room":






My bunker (A/V room) Post with photos veryyyyyy large (be patient):

http://www.mundohi-fi.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7713

:T

[btf1980]

That's quite the bunker Corbelli. Settin' The Pace by Coltrane huh? Excellent taste!

[BWLover]

This is my baby.

[btf1980]

Nice, clean setup BWlover.

[mvdveek]

update time

So here are a few new pics of my set.
Ill start with with one of how it was.



What do you see.
TV - Samsung LE40A656 (isf)
Receiver - Harman Kardon AVR 255
Front Speakers - Bowers & Wilkins CM9
Center speaker - Bowers & Wilkins CMCentre2
Rears - Harman Kardon HKTS11b
Bluray - Panasonic DMP-BD30
Decoder - Samsung DCH-R360
Gamen - Wii
Netfiler - Belkin PureAV Homecinema Power Console PF50
Remote - Harmony One
Furniture - Self made

Now for the changes

The receiver has been replaced with Rotel RSP-1570 and RMB-1575
The bluray player has been replaced by Pioneer BDP-LX91
My rears are now lovely CM5's
Got a nice mediaplayer, HDX-1000 with 1Tb harddrive
And a new wall to hold all cables and some dvd's















Would love to hear some feedback, criticism, etc

:T

[JesperA]

Would love to hear some feedback, criticism, etc

:T

That looks really great, room for a bigger TV now

How is the sound?

[fredBelgium]

btw: Is this your basement or any other room?

Hello,

Yes...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TzvgDr4G6E

Fred :W

[btf1980]

Would love to hear some feedback, criticism, etc

:T

Wonderful! :T

A bigger tv is all you need.

[mvdveek]

first a new sub
Then a larger tv

[Relentless]

I was thinking more like soften up the room and maybe a smaller table.

[MuShu007]

So here are a few new pics of my set.
Ill start with with one of how it was.



What do you see.
TV - Samsung LE40A656 (isf)
Receiver - Harman Kardon AVR 255
Front Speakers - Bowers & Wilkins CM9
Center speaker - Bowers & Wilkins CMCentre2
Rears - Harman Kardon HKTS11b
Bluray - Panasonic DMP-BD30
Decoder - Samsung DCH-R360
Gamen - Wii
Netfiler - Belkin PureAV Homecinema Power Console PF50
Remote - Harmony One
Furniture - Self made

Now for the changes

The receiver has been replaced with Rotel RSP-1570 and RMB-1575
The bluray player has been replaced by Pioneer BDP-LX91
My rears are now lovely CM5's
Got a nice mediaplayer, HDX-1000 with 1Tb harddrive
And a new wall to hold all cables and some dvd's















Would love to hear some feedback, criticism, etc

:T

Beautiful set-up :T I bet they sound as sweet as they look!

[BWLover]

how is the bass out of the CM9's (all on there own)?

[Briz vegas]

More experimentation

Been playing with the seup so I thought I would do a constructive post for a change (been a bit negative of late).

I have a few borrowed bits that are working really really well. Can't recommend these relatively cheap tweeks enough if you are not doing them already (I sound like a reformed smoker).
1. Moved my speakers from 90 to 140cm from wall. Its a long way into a 4m wide (deep) room but it still works in practical terms just.
2. Added softening elements where ever I could on front wall (regardless of the daggy look)
3. isolation feet on the CD player
4. borrowed constrained layer platform under the CD player (home made by a hifi club buddy)

All I can say is that if you have not done these simple things you are not hearing your system guys. This is more than just a tweak, its an essential part of getting any setup to sound as it should. Wish I had done it yonks ago.

.........................and don't smoke, second hand smoke is bad for you hifi.

[ShadowZA]

...

1. Moved my speakers from 90 to 140cm from wall. Its a long way into a 4m wide (deep) room but it still works in practical terms just.
2. Added softening elements where ever I could on front wall (regardless of the daggy look)
...

I second this!

No need to spend too much cash in order to acquire substantial gains in this regard.

:T

[Briz vegas]

Shadow, have you tried isolation on the CD player yet?

I suspect that Naim employ internal isolation, damping, or whatever on their more expensive players as it certainly improved the perfomance of the 5X. For a few hundred bucks It improved detail, air and control of bass, smoother more detailed top end.

It may have less impact on your player given its lofty position in the Meridian lineup, but then again you never know.

[ShadowZA]

Shadow, have you tried isolation on the CD player yet? ...

Not yet, but it is something worthy to consider imho. Besides enjoying the music, this hobby is also about the elimination of as many weak links in the chain as possible.

[Briz vegas]

I pretty much had folks in the club lining up to insist I tried these changes. The improvement in detail etc really took me by surprise. :T

I think what pushes you when you join a club is regularly hearing systems that guys have been fine tuning over a number of years. Its like playing in a decent football league. You experience lots of top performing "competition" (to keep with the analogy) and you get tips you can apply at home. Heard in isolation you don't realise how your gear might not be delivering what it is capable of.

[KahunaCanuck]

My 2.1 System Room

It must be summer, real quiet around here, thought i would throw up some new pics of my Stereo listening room. I am stuck with my 805s in the bookcase, Rel 305 is tucked behind the end table near the small window.

The equipment rack, I like having it right there beside you:

Close up of the rack:


Consists of Musical Fidelity KW500 (it's power supply is separate and on the bottom shelf), Marantz SA11S2 SACD player, Wadia 170 Ipod dock with PS Ausio Digital III D/A and Marantz TT15S, speakers are the 805s with REL 305 sub.

:^x

[Nolan B]

Great setup

Did the plastic cover come with the TT?

[KahunaCanuck]

I had it made from a vendor on Agon...very reasonable...

[Hammie]

Finally got my Speakers!!!

I recently added a pair of 804s's and an HTM3s.







I am really loving these speakers. The highs are far more detailed than my Polks and the over all feeling is a fuller sound. Even my wife said it sounds more uniform.

[htsteve]

louhamilton,

A very nice setup, sonically and visually. They'll get better once they break in a bit.

One thing to consider is moving the HTM3S to the edge of the cabinet. This should clarify the mids and highs a bit. Having the center on the same plane, or close to it, as the mains really integrates the front three. The cabinet in front of the center channel will box it in a bit.


Hope this helps.

[emig5m]

I recently added a pair of 804s's and an HTM3s.







I am really loving these speakers. The highs are far more detailed than my Polks and the over all feeling is a fuller sound. Even my wife said it sounds more uniform.

Mmmm... Beautiful. I'm ordering 804S's in Rosenut tomorrow.

[artv4]

Mmmm... Beautiful. I'm ordering 804S's in Rosenut tomorrow.

SWEET!!!!!!!! ;x(

[Blindamood]

I am really loving these speakers. The highs are far more detailed than my Polks and the over all feeling is a fuller sound. Even my wife said it sounds more uniform.

Congrats on the new setup. Pics look great too!

[1oldguy]

I have to say...It really looks great.Congrats.

[ryan.devry]

Very, Very nice!!!!!!!!!

[btf1980]

Very nice setups kahuna and lou.

[MuShu007]

I recently added a pair of 804s's and an HTM3s.







I am really loving these speakers. The highs are far more detailed than my Polks and the over all feeling is a fuller sound. Even my wife said it sounds more uniform.

Congrats on your new speakers Lou! :T This is the best speaker porn thread evah!....lol

[GaryRanson]

First B&W setup

Some really fantastic looking setups in this thread.

My humble setup includes:

Panasonic TC-P54V10
Denon AVR-2310CI
Motorola DCT-3416
Sony PS3
3x B&W LCR600 S3
B&W ASWCM Sub
Custom cabinet cooling

[97disco]

Gary-

Looks great...

I love the humble set-ups!

[artv4]

gary!!!! i have always wanted to see someone use 3 lcr600 s3's!!! extremely clean setup up. i was recently looking into purchasing a new flat panel. how is your panny in lit room?

[GaryRanson]

97disco,

Thanks!

gary!!!! i have always wanted to see someone use 3 lcr600 s3's!!! extremely clean setup up. i was recently looking into purchasing a new flat panel. how is your panny in lit room?

artv4,

I am loving the new Panasonic however, I have several windows directly opposite with vertical blinds and need to add drapes for daytime viewing. I had planned on adding them but now I need to accelerate the process.

I have a short window in which to purchase another two lcr600 S3 for future (4 years down the road) rear surround use at a great price and am trying to decide whether this is a good decision or deal with it in the future.

Any input / suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[htsteve]

Gary,

First, very nice system. As to getting some more LCR's, I would say yes. In a 5.1 or 7.1 system, the more symetrical you can make the speakers, the better. Identical speakers are the best option. Do you have rear speakers now?

Also, I love the fact that you have the front three on the same plane with each other. Very good integration. I would suggest that if you can, move the front three out to the edge of the cabinet. This would reduce the reflections coming off the cabinet, and open up the sound.


Hope this helps.

[GaryRanson]

htsteve,

Thank you.

I do not have any rear speakers currently and if I was to buy a pair of LCRs for the rear, they would sit in storage for ~3 years until such time as I move and can run some cables for the surrounds. I thought that down the road I would either purchase two 683 for the front and move two of the LCRs to the rear or purchase a pair of 685s for the rear.

When you say "move the front three out to the edge of the cabinet" should the front or the rear of the speakers be flush or just clear of the cabinet?

Thanks again.

[htsteve]

Gary,

If you are simply going to store the LCR's for 3 years, I'd pass on them right now. You never know what your situation will be in three years. Deal with the issue then. Also, I really like your plan of 683's up front and moving your existing LCR's to the rears (or even better, the 685's, which would match well with the 683's). That would be quite nice.

As to speaker placement, I meant that the front of the speaker would be at least flush with the cabinet. If you can go over by an inch or so, even better. For the center channel, this should be easy. Then match up the left and rights. I think you will like the results.


Hope this helps.

[Hdale85]

Some really fantastic looking setups in this thread.

My humble setup includes:

Panasonic TC-P54V10
Denon AVR-2310CI
Motorola DCT-3416
Sony PS3
3x B&W LCR600 S3
B&W ASWCM Sub
Custom cabinet cooling

Hey Gary, how are you liking the 54" V10? This TV is high on my list of possible new displays and been having a hard time getting info from people that own one here on the forum I guess it is still pretty new.

[GaryRanson]

Thanks!

htsteve,

I will try moving the speakers forward and see how the sound changes.

Thank you for your feedback!

[GaryRanson]

54v10

Dougie085,

I am loving the new TV and have had it now for almost six weeks. Feel free to PM me any particular questions you may have so we don't clutter this thread up with non-B&W chatter.

[mucke]

muckes old stuff

Here is my old sweet sounding stuff.
Maybe i need some more powerful amp, but the old rotel michi sound so good.
What do you guys say about the krell kav 2250 for my old b&w 801 ?

Here is my system http://www.minhembio.com/mucke

Sorry for the bad image