Looking at purchasing these cabinets to match my B&W's

[B&W 700 Guy]

Next week I will be getting my commission check. My wife is not happy with all of the electronic that are in full view, so, I have been looking at an array of cabinet solutions. I found these Studiotech Cabinets and they seem to be just what the doctor ordered. I have Studiotech stands that have the Rosewood Inlay and they match really well with my B&W's. I was told from the manufacturer that the cabinets are the same color. Does anybody own, or have seen these cabinets in Rosewood? I want to get the two matching 60 inch cabinets with the bridge.

Note: the second picture with the stand alone cabinet is a better color representation then the full bridge setup (with the lighting in my house)

Thanks for your help... :T

[Clepto]

So... you'd be enclosing your speaker inside the cabinets? Is that metal mesh, or acoustic fabric...? Even so, I think you'd really throw off the sounds by enclosing the speakers...

[audioqueso]

Race Car Driver purchased something like that. You might want to contact him for his feedback on those kind of cabinets.

[theMaximus]

I see that it has some side vents where air pressure generated by speakers can escape. However, it just doesn't seem like a good option. I'm sure the resonance inside the cabinet will affect the sound in some way, almost certainly in a negative way. I know it is just a guide line but even your manual suggests placing your speakers at least 0.5m away from walls.

[B&W 700 Guy]

So... you'd be enclosing your speaker inside the cabinets? Is that metal mesh, or acoustic fabric...? Even so, I think you'd really throw off the sounds by enclosing the speakers...

Sorry for the confusion. I am only putting my electronics in the cabinets, not the speakers. These cabinets match my speakers and that’s why I like them.

[b&w fan]

Besides all the damage to sound quality ...

they are horrible. It is a crime to enclose your beautiful speakers in that piece of church furniture. In addition it may not be good for your amp, perhaps wont let it ventilate properly.

[B&W 700 Guy]

they are horrible. It is a crime to enclose your beautiful speakers in that piece of church furniture. In addition it may not be good for your amp, perhaps wont let it ventilate properly.

Again, I would never place my speaker is a cabinet (read my last post). On the ventilation, the unit can be purchased with a fan kit that is rack mountable.

PS: I like that "Church Furniture" if I get them, come over. We can pray to the Hometheater God together :W

[B&W 700 Guy]

Note: I will not be purchasing the center console cabinet, I have a 57" RPTV.

[theMaximus]

On the ventilation, the unit can be purchased with a fan kit that is rack mountable.

I hope those fans are quiet or have adjustable speed control. I guess if they are exhaust fans, you will get some dust collecting on the front mesh. Otherwise, the cabinets seem like they would look good together with your speakers. Good luck.

[B&W 700 Guy]

I hope those fans are quiet or have adjustable speed control. I guess if they are exhaust fans, you will get some dust collecting on the front mesh. Otherwise, the cabinets seem like they would look good together with your speakers. Good luck.

I was told the Fans are adjustable. I am also going to put in a thermostat. My company builds allot NEMA cabinet so they are easy to come by. Also, I can fit filter material over the fans to catch much of the dust.

[junior77blue]

I don't believe the fans are ajustable...

They are nice cabinets, I use one for my audio equipment.

[B&W 700 Guy]

I don't believe the fans are ajustable...

They are nice cabinets, I use one for my audio equipment.

Thanks for the post. I have two questions.
1) Do you use the fan kit, if so is it loud?
2) If not, do you have amps in your cabinet and is there adequate ventilation?

[Kal Rubinson]

I would be concerned about placement. Such large objects placed between the speakers and/or in the vicinity of the center speaker will compromise imaging.

Kal

[B&W 700 Guy]

I would be concerned about placement. Such large objects placed between the speakers and/or in the vicinity of the center speaker will compromise imaging.

Kal

good point, my center speaker is on a floor stand infront of my TV. Because of this I will need to move my L/R Speakers forward by a foot. Do you think this will help. I am dealing with the wife factor :W

Thanks

[Race Car Driver]

Race Car Driver purchased something like that. You might want to contact him for his feedback on those kind of cabinets.

I have Salamander amp stands and entertainment rack.
Heres an old pic of the rack, and more recent with the stands.

Match well, not perfect, but the black and cherry looks good IMO.

[Kal Rubinson]

good point, my center speaker is on a floor stand infront of my TV. Because of this I will need to move my L/R Speakers forward by a foot. Do you think this will help. I am dealing with the wife factor :W
Thanks

Yes but where are you going to put those new big cabinets?

Kal

[B&W 700 Guy]

Yes but where are you going to put those new big cabinets?

Kal

Kal,
I don't understand the question?

[B&W 700 Guy]

Yes but where are you going to put those new big cabinets?

Kal

It's the best I can do. I will have the same issues as the people who install their speaker Cabinets into pseudo wall for large home theaters. At least they will be a bit forward of the cabinets to help imaging. My other issue is where I am going to put my subwoofer.

If you click on the below link you can see my issue: 25 gals of product in a 5 gal room.

http://www.htguide.com/forum/showpost.php4?p=268830&postcount=838

[B&W 700 Guy]

I have Salamander amp stands and entertainment rack.
Heres an old pic of the rack, and more recent with the stands.

Match well, not perfect, but the black and cherry looks good IMO.

Very nice cabinet :T

[B&W 700 Guy]

junior77blue: I have a few questions on SudioTech

Thanks for the post. I have two questions.
1) Do you use the fan kit, if so is it loud?
2) If not, do you have amps in your cabinet and is there adequate ventilation?

Junior, could you please answer the above questions.

Thanks!

[jayhawk75]

I have 2 for audio and have the matching center currently with lcd sitting on it all in the cherry which is a perfect match for B&W cherry. i am not running any fans. the only issues i have are. they take a large foot print of floor space. the doors become tiresome changing cds and dvds, the doors also have some effect on the use of remote controls. the audio cabinet's height was perfect height to set a turntable on top of. the issue of shelf load limit may have some effect as the bottom shelf will be the only usable one if i go with mac upgrades. the studio tech is beautiful furniture that has it colors matching as if designed with b&w in mind if you plan accordingly to take the door issue out of the picture. i wouldnt buy the tall versions if you have a top loading cd or dvd player.

[Kal Rubinson]

It's the best I can do. I will have the same issues as the people who install their speaker Cabinets into pseudo wall for large home theaters. At least they will be a bit forward of the cabinets to help imaging. My other issue is where I am going to put my subwoofer.

If you click on the below link you can see my issue: 25 gals of product in a 5 gal room.

Isn't there some way to put the equipment somewhere other than between the front three speakers? In one system, I have a big Salamander rack to the left of the left speaker. In the other system, I have the rack to the right of the listening position. Neither has much of an interaction with the front imaging.

Kal

[B&W 700 Guy]

I have 2 for audio and have the matching center currently with lcd sitting on it all in the cherry which is a perfect match for B&W cherry. i am not running any fans. the only issues i have are. they take a large foot print of floor space. the doors become tiresome changing cds and dvds, the doors also have some effect on the use of remote controls. the audio cabinet's height was perfect height to set a turntable on top of. the issue of shelf load limit may have some effect as the bottom shelf will be the only usable one if i go with mac upgrades. the studio tech is beautiful furniture that has it colors matching as if designed with b&w in mind if you plan accordingly to take the door issue out of the picture. i wouldnt buy the tall versions if you have a top loading cd or dvd player.

Thanks for your input. I am using a DVD Changer, so I use allot of Remote Control macros. Guess I need to remove the door when watching Movies?
Will see...

[B&W 700 Guy]

Isn't there some way to put the equipment somewhere other than between the front three speakers? In one system, I have a big Salamander rack to the left of the left speaker. In the other system, I have the rack to the right of the listening position. Neither has much of an interaction with the front imaging.

Kal

I do not have any other place to put the cabinets, but when I purchase them I will try some placment options.

Thanks!

[B&W 700 Guy]

I purchased the StudioTech Cabinets and a SMS-1. Kal, thanks for the SMS-1 review. My wife is very happy with all my HT equipment in one Cabinet. Also, now that I can move my 703's forward, they sound better.

I would like to thank everyone with their input on my purchase!

Cheers

[Joey_V]

Very nice!!! Glad it worked out!

[caleb]

Hey B&W 700 Guy - if those plants are real - be careful when you water them - electronics and water dont mix very well.

Lovely setup now you have the cabinets.

[Angioguy]

matching cabinets

700 Guy,

If you haven't already made your purchase, I saw a website a few days ago that sells cabinets specifically matched for the 700 series B&W's with a spot built in for the matching 700 center channel-- the whole setup looked pretty nice. If you are interested, I can try to find out the name of the website.

[B&W 700 Guy]

700 Guy,

If you haven't already made your purchase, I saw a website a few days ago that sells cabinets specifically matched for the 700 series B&W's with a spot built in for the matching 700 center channel-- the whole setup looked pretty nice. If you are interested, I can try to find out the name of the website.

Thanks for the thought, but, if you go back a few posts you can see my new racks.

Joey and Caleb, Thanks for the post.

PS: They are all silk plants