I'm just wondering if ANYONE actually buys 801Ds? I remember that raving review on Stereophile years ago... Newer series 801D must be even better. Specs ARE impressive...What are your fellow forum members' thoughts? Since 800 series were designed for large rooms, so why not 801s?
801 D anyone?
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Anyone else think the 801s are to "fat" to look at?
800 D...... stands for DROOOOOL!
Gimmie some 800 Ds please. :TB&W- Bottom
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Originally posted by GuyThe 801s have a better octave range than R2D2 thats how you can tell the difference :rofl:B&W- Bottom
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Originally posted by Race Car DriverHit the nail right on the head. :T- Bottom
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The 801D is the most impressive speaker of the range, IMO.
It is very dynamic, and it is able to supply an acoustic pressure (notably in the bass, but not only), higher than any speaker I know (incuding the 800D, even though the 800D is more subtle and airy).
However, this speaker is particularly demanding (more than the 800D !),
in term of amplification, but also (and mainly !) in term of listening room.
A very big room, with a good acoustic (ideally, an acoustic treatment) is
necessary to obtain its best !
That is for these reasons (and not only for its look !) that this model is less common.
But I can guaranty you that a pair of 801D, well drived, it is... 8O 8O
Unquestionably, it is my favourite model- Bottom
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Originally posted by GuyThe 801s have a better octave range than R2D2 thats how you can tell the difference :rofl:Robert P. 8)
AKA "Soundgravy"- Bottom
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those are two of Abbey Roads 3 large studios. The third missing shot is the largest studio with the 800Ds.
The guys there, in very general terms think of the 801Ds for Rock and soundtracks and use the 800Ds for Classical and all other music. Mind you they do a lot of both in all of the studios.- Bottom
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Originally posted by gerardhnWhat I read is that the 802d is the most priceworth of the big range....
Is that true?
bookshelf (at least as good as the famous 805Signature), not really
expensive, and the 803D, that bring the exceptional tone qualities of the
new 'D' series, in a model not so expensive (although not cheap, obviously!),
and above all, not really demanding.
But I think, all the new range is quite priceworth, and the model I would buy
if I could is...the 801D !- Bottom
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Hi guys, new to this forums and just checking around. I have the 801's upgraded to D (new tweeters) and the missus chin hit the ground when they arrived even though they are going in quite a large room. Anyways, she doesnt hate the so much now and you do get used to the size, eventually :-)"If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure."
--Bill Clinton, Ex-US President- Bottom
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only this one, will take some more after I finish my system updates in a few weeks....
"If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure."
--Bill Clinton, Ex-US President- Bottom
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Originally posted by morphdjHi guys, new to this forums and just checking around. I have the 801's upgraded to D (new tweeters) and the missus chin hit the ground when they arrived even though they are going in quite a large room. Anyways, she doesnt hate the so much now and you do get used to the size, eventually :-)
do they attach in the same way as the old tweeters?
how much did it cost to buy the 2 diamond tweeters?
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Thanks for the picture. They ARE Naut 801s. - not diamond. The tweeters still look aluminium - not diamond/diamond is somewhat whitish/. So did you upgrade the tweets to the new alum. tweeters? /I believe they were improved too in the new 800 line/ But the looks are good. ))) IMHO.- Bottom
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8OOriginally posted by PavelLFound this picture of one of the forum member's setups. Looks quite proportional in the room that does not seem HUGE.Lee
Marantz PM7200-RIP
Marantz PM-KI Pearl
Schiit Modi 3
Marantz CD5005
Paradigm Studio 60 v.3- Bottom
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I'm new to this forum so please be kind. But to answer the question, I've got 801D's. Their size or looks aren't a concern, because I've had a pair of every model 801 since B&W came out with them, including N801's. The other models are the ones that look strange to me! But they are amazing speakers. I definitely prefer a single, larger bass driver to twin smaller ones, particularly with the improved speed and power of the 801D. If you've had 801's all this time, you can immediately tell the difference between them and 800's on the bottom end. Just my .02. It's not as if the 800's aren't fabulous, too.
It's still surprising, though, not to have seen either the N801's or 801D's on display anywhere. It's as if the speaker doesn't exist. It's a shame, because people aren't getting the chance to audition them for themselves. Has anyone even seen a review of them?- Bottom
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