Pictures of your B&W Set-up

[philw101]

Hello all - while its no PewterTA setup! (Jealous by that post by the way! )

My offering to the forum -

[Blindamood]

Hello all - while its no PewterTA setup! (Jealous by that post by the way! )

My offering to the forum -

Very nice setup! Could use a bit more space between the mains, but I'm sure you've already thought about that.

[philw101]

Hi there Blindamood - thanks for your comments - yes sadly due to space requirements in my apartment I have to leave the mains there - will change when I get my dedicated room

[PewterTA]

Pio... I have to say the room for some reason really works with the 802Ds... maybe it's because it's filled enough with junk! ha ha. They really fill the room much better than the 604s did... I never realized how "small" the 604s seemed until I got these and it's such a nice upgrade!!!! At first I wasn't sure about the Piano black, but I'm honestly in love with them for the sheer fact that they tend to disappear when watching a movie or listening to music. With the Cherry or Rosenut I think I would've focused on them more than actually listening to the music. ...and it's not like the Piano Black aren't gorgeous! ha ha. I'd like to now get a night TV/entertainment stand that's made of really like wood to make it stand out against the speakers. I think that'll set it off...but that'll wait until these are paid off (2 years)!


Philw101.... Don't be jealous... heck...if I had had your setup... I wouldn't have gotten mine!!! I'd be perfectly happy with what you got (and almost did with the diamonds)! Things just happened to work out perfectly for me that I got lucky enough at the right time (perfect storm scenario) that I could afford them and give my old setup to someone that loves them as much as I did. Infact he might love them more as they sound even BETTER in his place than they did at mine... So I'm sort of shocked because I might not have gotten rid of them if they sounded like they do over at his place when I had them at mine!

Your setup is killer just need a little more room to spread things out so they can really open up and start imaging well!

[kobestonecold]

2 CH
B&W 804D
Krell s-300i integrated Amp
Krell s-350a CD player
Slinkylinks 99% pure silver speaker cables, interconnect
Audioquest NRG-10 power cable
Belkin Pure PF60 Line conditioner

HT
Sony 46
Onkyo AV
B&W MT-30 mini Theatre

[leo2498]

2 CH
B&W 804D
Krell s-300i integrated Amp
Krell s-350a CD player
Slinkylinks 99% pure silver speaker cables, interconnect
Audioquest NRG-10 power cable
Belkin Pure PF60 Line conditioner

HT
Sony 46
Onkyo AV
B&W MT-30 mini Theatre
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congrats kobestonecold for the new system, why don't use your 804 with your HT too?

[kobestonecold]

congrats kobestonecold for the new system, why don't use your 804 with your HT too?

For movie, i believe that B&W M-1 really shine so no need for the 804D. They look small but not the sound.

804D just for the pure music only, this is where M1 struggle. :

[Henry982]

This is my setup. Thoughts and comments are welcome...

Thanks,

[PewterTA]

Henry, very nice!!!!

I personally like the chair for the laptop! I think that's awesome, that's the way I sent stuff up, whatever works!

I bet that setup sounds pretty good!!! Definitely a fan of the new black rotel series!

Probably the best anyone can say is it might be nice for some sound absorbtion panels behind the speakers.

[stuofsci02]

Henry, very nice!!!!

I personally like the chair for the laptop! I think that's awesome, that's the way I sent stuff up, whatever works!

I bet that setup sounds pretty good!!! Definitely a fan of the new black rotel series!

Probably the best anyone can say is it might be nice for some sound absorbtion panels behind the speakers.

And probably out a little more from the wall if there is space..

[Henry982]

Pweter thanks for your answer. Yep the chair is temporary but it has worked fine until now.

I would take the advice about moving the speakers. Maybe the picture is not good enough to show the distance (about .3mts) but I tried and even further sound better.

Thanks again, and Pweter your setup really looks amazing. As I said before that is the next level.

Good night.

[leo2498]

New upgrades of my HT

Hi Guys,
I'm posting the new upgrades and officially my HT:






specially I want to thanks to Stuart and Kal for they give a little of their time with accurate advices. I need to work hard to get the best sound of this but now I'm really happy with the result.
:T

[PewterTA]

Leo: One word.... AWESOME!!!!!!! I love the marble/granite bases!

[Blindamood]

Hi Guys,
I'm posting the new upgrades and officially my HT:

I was wondering why the Oppo's front panel had a pattern on it, but it looks like protective film...

[leo2498]

Leo: One word.... AWESOME!!!!!!! I love the marble/granite bases!

Thanks Dan, I hope someday get the 802Di too (I not have enough room for them) :T

[leo2498]

I was wondering why the Oppo's front panel had a pattern on it, but it looks like protective film...

jajaja I did not remove this film before the picture, but right now it not have this. :rofl:

[akhter]

Here are my new 802 Diamonds

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[akhter]

Better pics

[Freddie40]

Better pics

Akhter,

Very Nice. You will love them once they break in

Dave

[akhter]

Yes quite harsh now and badly under powered. Currently using my linn majik dsm integrated which is 50wpc on 8ohm. Waiting for the new rack before I get the mcintosh and linn akurate dsm. Got the speakers early to kick start the breakin.

[Rod#S]

Very nice akhter, welcome to the 802 Diamond owners club

[Rod#S]

Better pics

How far apart are your speakers? That looks like a Pioneer plasma but I can't tell if it's a 50" or 60". I have a 60" myself so if you have a 60" then the speakers appear to be placed roughly as far apart as mine, maybe a foot further. How far back is your seating position?

[Grasynoll]

Out of curiosity, what are the blue things on the cabinet??

[akhter]

Baby proofing straps! Waiting for my new bdi rack so I have space for amps.

[stuofsci02]

Baby proofing straps! Waiting for my new bdi rack so I have space for amps.

I picked this up too.. I have the same things on my sliding doors to my back yard...

[leo2498]

Baby proofing straps! Waiting for my new bdi rack so I have space for amps.

I wondering how could you avoid that the tiny hands of the baby could not damage the speakers? 8O

[Rod#S]

I wondering how could you avoid that the tiny hands of the baby could not damage the speakers? 8O

I'm wondering the same thing. He is one brave individual. No way would I let a baby within 50 feet of my 802's in fear of projectile vomiting or any free willy action let alone actually close enough to actually touch the speakers.

[Grasynoll]

That's what I thought. Just had a tweeter replaced because my grandson "pushed the silver button" on the 4th of July.

[akhter]

Well I live in a 1400 square ft apartment in Hong Kong (rent is crazy here) and there just isn't that much space to go around :'(

The 802 Diamonds are huge--my son cannot even clear the woofers and it will be a few years before he can even touch the midrange 'head'. by the time he can reach the tweeter, he will be old enough and trained well enough for it to not be an issue.

it was a case of embracing fatherhood and getting the upgrade i wanted or waiting a few more years...also now that i am a father, i do spend MUCH more time home and so have more time to enjoy music

[SPACEMANRICK]

Well I live in a 1400 square ft apartment in Hong Kong (rent is crazy here) and there just isn't that much space to go around :'(

The 802 Diamonds are huge--my son cannot even clear the woofers and it will be a few years before he can even touch the midrange 'head'. by the time he can reach the tweeter, he will be old enough and trained well enough for it to not be an issue.

it was a case of embracing fatherhood and getting the upgrade i wanted or waiting a few more years...also now that i am a father, i do spend MUCH more time home and so have more time to enjoy music

Enjoy your new system and new family in good health! These years when you have young ones fly by too fast so enjoy the music and watching your kids grow up

[leo2498]

Well I live in a 1400 square ft apartment in Hong Kong (rent is crazy here) and there just isn't that much space to go around :'(

The 802 Diamonds are huge--my son cannot even clear the woofers and it will be a few years before he can even touch the midrange 'head'. by the time he can reach the tweeter, he will be old enough and trained well enough for it to not be an issue.

it was a case of embracing fatherhood and getting the upgrade i wanted or waiting a few more years...also now that i am a father, i do spend MUCH more time home and so have more time to enjoy music

that’s good men. I'm in the same road like you my son only have one year old and few days ago he put his beautiful finger in my 804Di speaker (I have this in a dedicated room, live in apartment too) I was almost in a heart attack jajaja but the only solution I have is locked the door of this room but that is the risk in the fatherhood .

[audioqueso]

Man.. every time I see a two-channel setup of 802's, I always think about down-sizing. I love the simplistic look of a pair of 802's like that. Beautiful setup!

[sgtjim57]

Man.. every time I see a two-channel setup of 802's, I always think about down-sizing. I love the simplistic look of a pair of 802's like that. Beautiful setup!

Wish I could justify the price of a pair of 802's. They are a beautiful alien looking speaker and would fit right into my living room.

[akhter]

Wish I could justify the price of a pair of 802's. They are a beautiful alien looking speaker and would fit right into my living room.

I just went through the downsize:

Original setup:
B&W N804 mains
B&W XTC Center
Velodyne DD-12 subwoofer
Anthem MRX700 receiver
Apple TV Source

Current setup:
B&W 802D2 mains
Linn Majik DSM Source+Pre+amp

Final setup and something I had been dreaming to get for about 10 years (~one month from now once my new rack comes)
B&W 802D2 mains
Linn Akurate DSM source+pre
Mcintosh MC302 or MC452 power amp

While this setup costs 3x+ of the last one, there are far fewer boxes and cables. Other than the Anthem I had the last setup for more than 8 years and sold each component for more than 70percent of the price I paid. this was one of the biggest reasons i went for such a big upgrade. if you look at the 2nd hand value of the three new components its 80pc+ new price for stuff that is 3 years old! not that i am planning to sell anything for a while...

The 802D2s are works of art and one of the finest looking speakers.

[HedgeHog]

Congrats on you 802s and the offspring!

When I had mine (twins to boot) I did this and it has worked ever since...



PS. the cushions has since returned to the living room to keep the sofas company.

[leo2498]

Congrats on you 802s and the offspring!

When I had mine (twins to boot) I did this and it has worked ever since...



PS. the cushions has since returned to the living room to keep the sofas company.

:rofl: very useful the final solution

[PewterTA]

Leo!!!! Awesome!!!!!! HA HA HA!!!

[stuofsci02]

Guys/Girls,

Just replaced my 804s with these...





Thanks for lookin!

[aarsoe]

Congratiolations. May the "marriage" be long and fruitfull. Hopefully you won't be looking at anything else for a long time..

[stuofsci02]

Congratiolations. May the "marriage" be long and fruitfull. Hopefully you won't be looking at anything else for a long time..

Are you referring to my marriage with my wife? Cause after buying these I sure hope so too... :lol:

[aarsoe]

Was actually thinking of your 801's. You know the second you start looking at new speakers seriously, the old ones at home no longer have the same appeal. Hence the referel to marriage.

[ninja12]

@stuofsci02

Congratulations!!!!!! I hope they sound as good as they look. You might be at the point of diminishing returns now; but, time will tell. ENJOY!!!!

[PewterTA]

Looks awesome... HUGE.... but awesome!!!

Definitely let us know your opinions on them over the 804s!!!!! I'm sure it's sort of a night and day thing!

[leo2498]

Guys/Girls,

Just replaced my 804s with these...

Thanks for lookin!

It look like a big improvement Stuart, it is a Huge speaker! :E you had the opportunity of compare the 804 side by side with this? I assume that it is a night to day difference! :B

[vlasis]

For me its one of the best speaker ever....BUT-----my friend you need power.....lots of watts for this awesome sound beast!!!!!!