Pictures of your B&W Set-up

[Marco Lisi]

Hi TomScrut

I understand your reaction, but a mains filter and a power regenerator are two different things.
A filter filters the incoming signals and puches a filtered signal through.
A power regenerator uses the incoming mains to load the batteries, at that point a completely new 'cleaned and stable' sinus is generated.

Kind regards

[TomScrut]

Hi TomScrut

I understand your reaction, but a mains filter and a power regenerator are two different things.
A filter filters the incoming signals and puches a filtered signal through.
A power regenerator uses the incoming mains to load the batteries, at that point a completely new 'cleaned and stable' sinus is generated.

Kind regards

I realise that, but my concern was something that *could* apply to both where there could be limitations from a current perspective? I don't know I am just trying to understand why there might be a difference and why it benefits class d amps.

[jeepers]

Hi Marco, Thanks for the explanation. My living room has minimal acoustical treatment so I chose for Lyngdorf and this combined with the 800 Diamond and 2 DB1's results in a great sound experience. Of course we all have 'different' ears and tastes.

[Marco Lisi]

Hi Jeepers

Which Lyngdorf are you talking about? That should indeed sound great!
About two weeks ago I finished testing the new Lyngdorf TDAI2170: what a nice new product.

You are quiet right about the ears and tastes.

For me I created a recognizable sound to which I can easily refer to.
When in 'test mode' I hear differences immediately...coming from speakers, amps, cables,... and that's what I needed.
In this case the means serve the purpose.

Kind regards

[jeepers]

Hi Marco,

My previous setup consisted of a TDAI2200 with 802 Diamonds and 2 JL Audio F113's. I upgraded to a DPA-1 and a Millennium with 800 Diamonds but without subs. At certain moments I really missed the sound experience of the subs so I purchased 2 DB1's. I chose the DB1's because of their trigger input, positive reviews and my previous B&W subs never produced any hum whereas the F113's regularly hummed. The hum was not extreme but I am rather sensitive to that so I got distracted too many times and didn't enjoy it anymore. Now I am a happy camper.

[TomScrut]

I wish more subs had trigger inputs. Actually I wish more gear in general did.

[Blindamood]

My latest iteration...

The latest pics of my (now) 2.1 system. Although maybe not an ideal layout, they do fit nicely into a built-in alcove in my family room.



Details:
Toshiba Regza 55ZV650U
Rotel RSP-1570 Surround Processor
Rotel RMB-1565 Class D 5-Channel Amp
Rotel RLC-1040 Power Conditioner
Oppo BDP-83 Universal/Blu-Ray Player
Logitech Squeezebox Touch
Logitech Squeezebox Duet Controller
QNAP TS-209 NAS (Music Server)
DirecTV Genie HD DVR
B&W 805S Mains
Velodyne MiniVee Sub
Sound Organisation Speaker Stands
Straight Wire Speaker Wire and Interconnects
Logitech Harmony One Remote

[Stoney]

Brad;
Nice looking setup. As you mentioned, with the alcove and the tile, it may not be the ideal setup. It sure looks nice though. I have my front setup in a similar alcove. It's not nearly as nice looking. I had some severe peaks in the base response but installed a couple of home made base traps in the corners and placed another on the back wall behind my rack and it made a world of difference.

[Blindamood]

Thanks, Stoney. I've been trying to sell my matching center (HTM4S), but my plan B is to keep it and suspend a shelf below the top part of the alcove to support it above the tv. Don't want to wall-mount the tv, and it's high enough as it is.

[wcjulyan]

Update to my system

I replaced the B&W HTM4 Diamond Centre with the HTM2 Diamond Centre

[BVLDARI]

I replaced the B&W HTM4 Diamond Centre with the HTM2 Diamond Centre

So what do you think?

[wcjulyan]

So what do you think?

The HTM2 is much bigger and heavier, but it sounds great. I think I'm getting a fuller sound from the center channel. I'm going to redo the Audyssey room correction on my MX121 today.

[BVLDARI]

let us know how it goes once you are done with audyssey...

[wcjulyan]

let us know how it goes once you are done with audyssey...

After recalibrating with Audyssey, then watching two Blu-ray movies and some TV programs and listening to some music, I really like the HTM2.

[leo2498]

After recalibrating with Audyssey, then watching two Blu-ray movies and some TV programs and listening to some music, I really like the HTM2.

I am in the same boat like you and I'm wondering if I missing something with the HTM4D, you could perceive a huge improvement with this bigger central?

[KlaWo]

Hi Mates,
i just found this great site!
There are soooo many perfect Setups online here… but i just felt in love with Marco Lisi's (Home?)Cinema… never seen before such a great stuff!;x(;x(

But now i like to introduce myself a littel bit… my name is Klaus, i live in Upperaustria (so please excuse my bad english), i am 38 years old an love B&W since i heard them for the first time some years ago.
I had some B&W Setups before (at beginning 600s3… 705… HTM 7, then adding 703 and ASW 700) and since about two years there are two black-ash 802D in our livingroom.
I have no Centerspeaker at time, but like to have the HTM2D one day. No sub cause of consideration to my friendly neighbors, Rearspeaker no B&W - but very good ASW Cantius 212 (German Speakers).

At the Moment, my big Ladies are only on Rotel Amps… RSX-1058 and RB-1080… but at time i like to change… but everything is sooo expensive in our hobby!

I'd like to show you my Setup… but the Quality of the picture is terrible (iphone 4 cam) - and if you ask you "what the f... are these kind of colours!" i ve to tell you - i ve a loving wife, and i did the mistake to let her search out the colors…! :roll: But in real it all looks (a little bit) better than on the picture… i swear! :B

[wcjulyan]

I am in the same boat like you and I'm wondering if I missing something with the HTM4D, you could perceive a huge improvement with this bigger central?

I think the HTM2 gives me a fuller center channel sound than the HTM4 did.

[mjb]

I'd like to show you my Setup… but the Quality of the picture is terrible (iphone 4 cam) - and if you ask you "what the f... are these kind of colours!" i ve to tell you - i ve a loving wife, and i did the mistake to let her search out the colors…! :roll: But in real it all lokks (a little bit) better than on the picture… i swear! :B

lol, welcome to the forum Klaus, lovely setup you have! Very stylish for sure! I like the board behind the TV. Is the woman picture in the corners some kind of acoustic treatment panels?

[KlaWo]

Thx mike, ah... Ein deutschsprachiger anwesend?
German speaking in here.
And yes... Its a accoustic panel... I know... Wrong placed (edge to corner) but i cant hear any difference
The lady is printed by myself on flagmaterial, the board behind the plasma is also selfmadeprinted.

When i take a look at your equipment... Hmmm... I would like to have it, too! Hope i can get a htm2d soon..., but first i need some new electronic, my rb-1080 is broken two weeks ago waiting to get it back from repair...

[ICEMAN70]

Bonus Room pics...

[ShadowZA]

Bonus Room pics...

Beautiful setup, Iceman! :T:T:T

[Pio]

Bonus Room pics...

Iceman

Where did you get that Batman statue???

Great set up!

[sgtjim57]

I googled Batman Statue and came up with lot's of images. Did not look to hard at prices though.

[ICEMAN70]

Iceman

Where did you get that Batman statue???

Great set up!

Hi Pio,

The Statue is from sideshowtoy.com They sell out pretty fast and usually have to wait almost two years to get. My kids love them in our bonus room.

[Pio]

Hi Pio,

The Statue is from sideshowtoy.com They sell out pretty fast and usually have to wait almost two years to get. My kids love them in our bonus room.

Thanks for the info - I collect all that stuff ( I had no childhood, I know) - I just got my hands on a 1/4 scale DK from Hot Toys, God I'm such a geek.

Thanks again and gorgeous set up!

[artv4]

What type of sub is that in your rig?

Bonus Room pics...

[justin040612]

B & W Loudspeakers

Im trying to figure out exactly what type or model of speakers i jave as well as value. Can anybody help me out?
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[TomScrut]

Im trying to figure out exactly what type or model of speakers i jave as well as value. Can anybody help me out?
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We might if you link the image correctly, or is it just me that can't see it?

[gwbw]

Upgraditius

There hasn't been much action in this thread for some time so I fought I would send some photos of my upgrades (see my old system on p.116 of this thread). Over the past year, i traded my 803 Diamonds in on 802 Diamonds which, of course, necessitated trading my Rotel equipment in for Classe (one thing leads to another). My system is now driven by a SSP-800, CA5300 and CA2300. I still have the 805d2 surrounds and one DB-1 sub. I also acquired an OPPO BDP105 and 65XBR900A. I think i'm done the upgrades (for now).

[TomScrut]

Awesome! I need to update mine as I have just gone to a CP800 and 802 Diamonds but I am also toying with the idea of a HTM2 Diamond! Cherry just like yours

[Rod#S]

Looking great. I like that you have your HTM2 elevated higher than the HTM stand allows for. Having it closer to the mid and tweeter of the 802's should give a smoother transition across the front.

[PewterTA]

gwbw, that's a greeeeaaaaattttt upgrade!!!!! Congrats, looks amazing! I know you'll be loving the sound from them. I sit hours in front of my 802Dis and after going to a couple audio shows... I'm still EXTREMELY happy with mine.

Going to audio shows definitely makes you realize that the 802Di are expensive...but you can pay a LOT more and get a lot less audio quality....

So it keeps re-enforcing my decision that I got a heck of a speaker for what I could've spent. My only issue now is I'd really like to upgrade to Tidal... those speakers are just flat out jaw dropping.

[TomScrut]

Anything I have heard since getting the 802 Di has been worse! And to be honest probably a lot if what I have heard before buying them too!

[leo2498]

gwbw, that's a greeeeaaaaattttt upgrade!!!!! Congrats, looks amazing! I know you'll be loving the sound from them. I sit hours in front of my 802Dis and after going to a couple audio shows... I'm still EXTREMELY happy with mine.

Going to audio shows definitely makes you realize that the 802Di are expensive...but you can pay a LOT more and get a lot less audio quality....

So it keeps re-enforcing my decision that I got a heck of a speaker for what I could've spent. My only issue now is I'd really like to upgrade to Tidal... those speakers are just flat out jaw dropping.

Which version of tidal?

[gwbw]

gwbw, that's a greeeeaaaaattttt upgrade!!!!! Congrats, looks amazing! I know you'll be loving the sound from them. I sit hours in front of my 802Dis and after going to a couple audio shows... I'm still EXTREMELY happy with mine.

Going to audio shows definitely makes you realize that the 802Di are expensive...but you can pay a LOT more and get a lot less audio quality....

So it keeps re-enforcing my decision that I got a heck of a speaker for what I could've spent. My only issue now is I'd really like to upgrade to Tidal... those speakers are just flat out jaw dropping.

Thanks to all of you who commented on my system. It validates my choices. I think that whether you choose the CM series, 6 series or the 800 diamonds, b&w gives you the best "bang for your buck". I am very happy with my choices.

[leo2498]

Thanks to all of you who commented on my system. It validates my choices. I think that whether you choose the CM series, 6 series or the 800 diamonds, b&w gives you the best "bang for your buck". I am very happy with my choices.

yes indeed your amplification is very good too but I'm a little concerned with its reliability, my CA2300 was down only 6 month old and the damage was in the left channel, fortunately classe changed both channels in a one piece and the amplifier has new the entire power stage but I'm wondering how reliable are its products. :roll:

this reparation only took to my dealer 4 month to do it, I'm furious with this company.

[mjb]

Leo, I honestly think you were just very unlucky - and Classé took care of it.

[leo2498]

Leo, I honestly think you were just very unlucky - and Classé took care of it.

yes I know but one thing that bother me is that this dealer did stupid things with my amp like his technician was unweld elements of my amp(transistors) without right equipment, only because I did huge claim and let know the situation to classe people my amp was repaired. he not had lab or special tools that could help to fix the problem and he pretended repair it like a cheap stuff so you can see how anger I was. I not know how classe are repairing its products in other countries different to USA or Canada but I think that they need be careful when choose its oficial dealers.

many of us believed that its products are made with the highest quality standard so the warranty process need to be executed in the same way.

[kobestonecold]

Hi, I'm here for the second time and I also share my hifi

B&W 803S
B&W HTM2S
B&W 610XP
Onkyo TXNR905
Technics SLPS670A
Technics SJMD100
Technics SHGE90
Technics RSTR474
Sony KDL46X3000
Audioquest RCA Colorado
Audoquest Redwood
Audioquest SUB3
Audioquest NRG Wel signature
Audioquest Optilink5
Audioquest HDMI3

I'm sorry but I can not upload photos...ops:




YESSSSSS - Only for enlargement must click on the picture - Thank you PewterTA:W

Did you know that your Audioquest Redwood might be a fake one, as Audioquest never put their name on the DBS battery black strap.
Happened to me once, i bought the wild blue yonder off the ebay for 2000NZD end up counterfeits, then return for full refund because of fake. Then i bought from Audioquest authorized dealer genuine one for $4000 NZD.

Where did you get your from? These kind of Audioquest counterfeit make me mad.

Lot of fake Audioquest cable stuff from china website like this one

http://www.tl-audio.com/aq-redwood-speaker-cable-with-72v-dbs.html

[PewterTA]

Which version of tidal?

Tidal Sunrays. They are very very nice!!! Only thing I noticed with them, I think, is that they had a slight boxiness to the vocals that surprised me. To me the marlan head with B&W definitely takes that away. Now, having heard the Nautilus... I would've loved to have had those. I still want to hear Vivid Audio's Giya speakers (maker of the Nautilus design's company)... because I've heard very good things about Vivid if you like the Nautilus and want better...

[Rod#S]

Lots of good things being reported about the Vivid Giya speakers on forums but for a series of speakers that start price wise above the current B&W 800 Diamonds I would expect nothing less than a better speaker given the prices.

[leo2498]

Tidal Sunrays. They are very very nice!!! Only thing I noticed with them, I think, is that they had a slight boxiness to the vocals that surprised me. To me the marlan head with B&W definitely takes that away. Now, having heard the Nautilus... I would've loved to have had those. I still want to hear Vivid Audio's Giya speakers (maker of the Nautilus design's company)... because I've heard very good things about Vivid if you like the Nautilus and want better...

Well for 150k it will need sound alot better jajaja
I want try some new speakers too but in a realistic budget of prices 8O

[leo2498]

Lots of good things being reported about the Vivid Giya speakers on forums but for a series of speakers that start price wise above the current B&W 800 Diamonds I would expect nothing less than a better speaker given the prices.

although the gap cost benefit is very high, beyond of the 800 I think is more ego that audio nirvana :roll:

[aarsoe]

GWBW - how hot does your SSP-800 get in that closet? Mine have a tendency to get quite hot. Think they should have made more vent holes on top of the unit..

[gwbw]

aarsoe- the SSP-800 can get quite warm but the back of my cabinet (BDI) is wide open and I always open the front of the cabinet when I turn the system on. Luckily, the CA 5300 runs cold in the cabinet with the fan pushing the heat out the back.