If I could get a pair of 4 year old 805's in great condition for the same price as new 705's, what would you all recommend.
Thanks
John
Thanks
John
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805. You may consider adding a sub to use with the 805. Same consideration if you were to buy the 705. -
My plan was for the following equipment.
705 Mains
HTM-7 Center
DCS6 S3 Surrounds
ASW-675 Sub
Rotel Gear
Pioneer Elite Plasma
I'm still open to suggestions since nothing is ordered.
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JohnComment
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Lemme tell ya what *I* did and how I feel about it 1 year later.
I was intending for a mostly home theater system and some occasional music (say 80/20). So, surrounds and a center channel were a must have NOW thing. I bought 703s, HTM7, 705s, and Rotel's 1068, 1075, and 1060 DVD player. VERY happy with my system. So much so that I've really started listening to music a LOT more.
So, now I've found myself, a year later, able to upgrade some equipment, and I'm trying to make 2-ch stereo sound better. My dealer (a year ago) suggested getting a 2-ch stereo setup and adding surround and center channels later. At the time, I gave it NO consideration.
Now, a year later, if I could go back, I'da bought the best front 2 speakers I could and the best amp to drive 'em. Try listening to the 704s or 703s.
If you're going for dedicated home theater, be sure you demo movies and not just music.Comment
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John,
The question is, are you more of a HT or stereo guy? If the system is intended for mostly HT, then I think the 705s will be my choice.
However, if you put at least equal weights on HT and stereo, then I would second GRRIT's advice that you should get the best front speakers and amps you can get, then add center and surround later on. Other wise you might end up like me having two separate sets of speakers and electronics. I started with HT in mind during the initial DVD craze back in the early days but later on realized that I actually listen to stereo music more than I expected...so ended up getting additional gears for that, you can see my system by following the link below:
http://htguide.com/forum/showthread....=10838&page=12
Anyhow, good luck with your decision. This is all part of the fun/pain this hobby brings....choices. :WTonyComment
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G'day,
So I went to a the local B&W dealer tonight, and performed some serious auditions on the 805, mainly testing out the lower end. It's good, better than I thought, but not quite perfect. However, I reckon the imaging, detail, and openness of the 805s more than compensate for... -
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Hi all!
After going nuts on the matter 705 / 805, I hope my next upgrade will be a little easier
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we have heard the 705s and love them - fits the aesthetics of our room perfectly.
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