I just made a deal to upgrade to a pair of 802Ds and an HTM1D. I have a pair of 803Ds that I'll be moving to the rear. I just got word that the 802Ds shipped but the HTM1D is backordered. I know there is no way to know but speculating what is the approximate time frame I'm looking at? Is there a boat on the water or are they cranking up the line to make HTM1Ds today and it will be several weeks? BTW my color is Cherry which sees to be less popular right now than Rosenut.
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William,
I believe B&W has a big distribution point in the Buffalo area. If the item ordered is not there, then they'll have to get one from England. I would suspect a couple of weeks to get the HTM1D.
In the meantime, enjoy those 802D's. And the 803D's as rears.
What are you driving them with?
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Don't have the 802D's yet either. They were shipped Wednesday from Buffalo. Hopefully they will be here first of next week. It's hard to cry too much since I'm just barely getting by with an HTM2D (sold) for my center right now but... Also right now I have 803Ds as mains (moving to rears) and 804Ns (sold) in the rears. I have an Emotiva XPA-5. I hope by the end of the year to move to 3 XPA-1's monoblocks (fronts) and a XPA-2 for the rears but for now the XPA-5 will do the trick.Originally posted by htsteve
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That is a great system and I would love to see some more photos, especially after you have received your new components.Originally posted by WilliamDon't have the 802D's yet either. They were shipped Wednesday from Buffalo. Hopefully they will be here first of next week. It's hard to cry too much since I'm just barely getting by with an HTM2D (sold) for my center right now but... Also right now I have 803Ds as mains (moving to rears) and 804Ns (sold) in the rears. I have an Emotiva XPA-5. I hope by the end of the year to move to 3 XPA-1's monoblocks (fronts) and a XPA-2 for the rears but for now the XPA-5 will do the trick.
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My 802D's are here (at least in ATL) and will be delivered tomorrow. My dealer said the HTM1D is "weeks" away. When pressed he, sounding pessimistic said about 3 to 4 which translates to 6 weeks or more. This is pretty ridicules that B&W is allowing their inventories to become completely depleted before even attempting to do a refill. It almost sounds like my HDM1D hasn't even been built yet. :M Of course it is hard to get much sympathy since I have a HDM2D to get by with but I have paid for the HDM1D.Comment
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Just got an update from my dealer and it is not good at all. It looks like it will be mid March at the earliest before I will have it. That is a ridiculously long time B&W is taking to replenish inventory.Comment
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That does seem like a long time. Call B&W and ask them directly.Comment
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They probably decided to reduce production as the market is slowing! Also let me know when you get the XPA-1 what you think.Originally posted by William
How is the XPA-5 working out did you compare it to Classe CA-5200Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. EisenhowerComment
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I called and was given the number for my regional salesperson (Chris). He called me back Sunday. He says that B&W keeps about a 4 month inventory on hand (seems reasonable) and the last one was sold just hours before my order was placed. What's odd is how rare the HDM1D is and they only keep 2 (I assumes 2 per (3) finish) on hand. So that would mean that B&W only sales a little over 1 HTM1D a month (all finishes combined). He said they sell "tons of 802D's and HTM2D's" which makes sense but I was surprised at how few people buy the HTM1D. He said that almost everyone pairs the 802D's with the HTM2D. Also he said a ship left England Friday bound for the US but it would be until mid March before I would get it. It seems like a long time for transit and processing but there is noting I can do except wait and cry.Originally posted by htsteve
So no one on this forum has an HTM1D?Comment
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Makes total sense to me, a $9000 center isnt going to be as common as one that does a damn good job at half the cost.
Although I would love to have a 1d. Drool
6 weeks will go by quick.B&W
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William,Originally posted by William
I'm glad you at least have an answer now. There is one person on the forum I know of who has an HTM1D (misterdoggy). However, he is in France, so the distribution model is most likely different.
I figured the the HTM1D would be a rare item. Besides it big cost, the thing is HUGE. And unless you have a dedicated room where you can put that on the floor, it's tough logistically. Much smaller market to sell to.
It will be worth it in the end.Comment
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Is air shipment an option. Might be worth it if you do not want to wait for the ship to come in.Comment
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At about 250lbs shipping weight it would likely cost almost as much as the speaker. :BOriginally posted by dknightdComment
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Probably much less than the cost of the speaker.Originally posted by WilliamComment
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The :B means I was being facetious and not literal. However it would still be prohibitory expensive. I'm already paying (paid) for the speaker so why should I have to pay extra to have B&W deliver it? Now if B&W would air ship it that would be a different story.Originally posted by dknightdComment
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I think dKnightd was referring to you contacting MisterDoggy to try and buy his HTM1D that is for sale on Audiogon. His asking price should still give you savings including shipping charges from Europe.Comment
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Originally posted by htsteve
I also have a HTM-1d already for two years!!Comment
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Originally posted by Mark-n-b
Nice looking Room !!Comment
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MrDoggy, saw your ads in Audiogon, too bad I don't live in France very nice dealsOriginally posted by misterdoggy
Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. EisenhowerComment
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With a name like Wettou you should live in FranceOriginally posted by wettouMrDoggy, saw your ads in Audiogon, too bad I don't live in France very nice deals
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Thanks misterdoggy,Originally posted by misterdoggy
May I ask why you are selling your HTM1D (not unhappy with performance I hope)? What are/will you be using for a center?Comment
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France hum that's a thought maybe in an other life :BOriginally posted by misterdoggyWith a name like Wettou you should live in FranceFarming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. EisenhowerComment
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Talked to my dealer yesterday and he had a picture of the B&W boat on it way across the Atlantic. He said they only issued the crew 1 gallon of water and 5 candy bars with promises of food a plenty on arrival in hopes of speeding the crossing. Too bad they could only come up with 1 paddle.
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But it's a Marlan boat and paddle.
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I hate how you can't just go down to Best Buy and get a HTM1D when you need one....Comment
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i ordered another b&w vm6 to add to my system. i plan to go 7.1 to take advantage of the new surround formats. i was told that my vm6 is going to be backordered and could take 3 days to 3 months to ship........ what is going on?Originally posted by WilliamGO Revel!!!!! (powered by ;x( Anthem)Comment
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Here in Australia the 803D's are on 8 weeks back order.SoundEngine355
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Here in Greece I got my 800Ds in three weeks and my HTM1D in two. Maybe I was lucky.Comment
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I have an htm1d in France near Geneva if anyone wants to come and get it
No waiting ready to go
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802d
Just sent you a PM.Originally posted by Kal Rubinson
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I will wait for spring it's too cold right now :BOriginally posted by misterdoggyI have an htm1d in France near Geneva if anyone wants to come and get it No waiting ready to go
Question: What are you getting for your new home? It's going to be tough downgrading from 800D and HTM1D
Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. EisenhowerComment
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I am serving 2 purposes. One is my wife has had it with the size of the system in the living room and the second is the extra cash will come in handy.Originally posted by wettouI will wait for spring it's too cold right now :B
Question: What are you getting for your new home? It's going to be tough downgrading from 800D and HTM1D
I have downsized from:
From McIntosh 2 x 1201's, Mc501 and Mc252 to............ 1 Mc205 (5x200watts)
From 800D's, 804S', htm1D, ASW825 to........803S', 804S', Htm2D, ASW825
From Meridian 861 to Denon AVP A1HDCI (this was a step sideways)
and then created a second system in my office of
Meridian 808i, McIntosh Mc252 and 804S' using a G5 As source server (and the Meridian for Cd's which I don't much use anymore) I will sell off the CD/Preamp/Dac meridian and just get a DAC ie: Bel Canto DAC3 or Cambridge Audio Dacmagic or something like that for using files off the computer.
Not too shabby, very acceptable and freed up about $30k to bootComment
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Originally posted by misterdoggy
Yes not bad except going from D to S?
But I can understand with using the cash for other things.. This hobby is a cash sink.....and the only ones who profits are dealers with obnoxious margins. :lol:Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. EisenhowerComment
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I actually was thinking about the 803d's but the guy at the store talked me out of them. He thought the 803s' were a better speaker, because the D's were a bit boomey in the bass. Too much bass. That the 803S was a great all round speaker.Originally posted by wettou
Anyhow, the most important was the center speaker as thats were all the voices are and I decided to stay with a D I got a great deal on a Demo €2100 new demo with guarantee.
If you buy in the UK right now with Euros you can buy for like 40% of European pricing.Comment
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Sure. I have an HTM1D. Tremendous speaker. Excellent combination with my 802Ds. As noted, the thing is huge. It's very hard to move around for placement. I would make sure that when it arrives you have the delivery guys take it out of the box for you and place as close as possible to where you want it.Originally posted by William
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I got one
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Very nice 40% off I would love that. I have 803S and was thinking of upgrading to 803D 8O Even if you set your speakers to small and have the crossover at 60HZOriginally posted by misterdoggyFarming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. EisenhowerComment
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What a beast :B Just looking at it hurts my backOriginally posted by misterdoggyI got oneFarming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. EisenhowerComment
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I had Sciatic nerve damage after moving it ...Originally posted by wettou
No joke.. A week to recover and it was painful
From now on only speakers I can lift alone :TComment
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If you need an address in the UK I can PM you his phone. B&W just put up their UK prices by 20%, but there are still some stock you can buy at the old prices. That together with the weak Pound adds up to about 40% off Euro prices.Originally posted by wettou
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Sorry to hear that I would never try to lift that thing, some with 802D or 802N.Originally posted by misterdoggyFarming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. EisenhowerComment
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Just got an update. My HTM1-D made it into port. It's been loaded on a custom B&W bullet train and headed for Buffalo. It should only be a matter of months now before I get it. 8O
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No boomey bass here with my 803D's. In fact, they have very balanced bass with clean attack.Originally posted by misterdoggy
That's the first time I ever heard this from anyone about the 803D's?
After hooking up my SSP-800, I now don't even think about upgrading to the 802Ds. My system sounds very balanced and wonderful. :B
If you get the 803S with the HTM2D, your front end will not blend well. I had the reverse going on with the 803D's and an HTM1 center. Now all blends perfectly with the addition of the HTM2D.Last edited by beden1; 21 February 2009, 21:52 Saturday.Comment
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Just got word that it has shipped from Buffalo. Hopefully I may have it this weekend.Comment
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Hi,
I was asked the following by EAmin in a PM and thought my answer worth sharing so that others could contribute their opinions...
This is a tough one as it is your money... Let me give you some impressions from memory
The HTM1Ds are imposing and... -
I'm slowly building up my surround setup and I'm trying to decide whether to go with 802Ds on the rear channels (I currently have 2 already) for the purpose of matching the sound for surround, or moving the 802Ds I have to the real channels and purchasing 800Ds for the front L/R channels. I plan on... -
First time poster in this forum, a great place for B&W info!
We are currently in the prosess of upgrading our home cinema. We have had the old (but to my ears still quite good) 801 Matrix S3. We have after listening to some alternatives decided on 802D and HTM1D.
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My system consists of B&W 800Ds L&R, HTM1D, 803Ds surrounds and in the future, possibly a pair of 802Ds or another pair of 803Ds for 7.1 sound.
Yet, all this time I have been using an PWS 3500 KEF subwoofer from my previous system but it is not that capable... -
I don't want to start one of these amp wars but: Just recently set up a system with 802Ds and HTM1D in front and 804Ss in the rear. I currently control/drive the system with an Arcam AVP 700 pre-pro and Anthem MCA50 amp. I have the opportunity to upgrade the amp to either an Anthem P5 or Mac 207. I'm...
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