What would match 802D mains as surrounds better, 802N or 805s?

[nikos]

What would match sonically 802D mains as surrounds better, 802N or 805S (not 805n)?

(HTM2D center and JL Audio F113 sub, ssp-800, classe CA-5200)

First for movies and then for 5 channel stereo.

The room is fairly large and open.

Also how close is the Rosenut and red cherry wood colors? Would it match well or stick out?

Thanks

Nikos

[htsteve]

nikos,

From a 5 channel perspective, I would say that the N802's would match the front three better. Even though there will be some differences, these will be less than the differences with an 805S.

I've had both rosewood and cherry speakers. The rosewood is fairly dark. The cherry is light to start with but does darken up to a medium cherry after awhile. The medium cherry will stick out less than brand new cherry.

In a dim or dark room, it shouldn't stand out. I have rosewood speakers up front. Until recently, I had nicely aged cherry speakers in the back. My room is fairly dark. The rears really didn't stick out to me.


Hope this helps.

[bnieman]

Definitely the N802. The 805s have a different tweeter, no surroundless midrange (FST), and lack both bass drivers.

If you can swing it, I would get the N802.

[William]

Definitely the N802. The 805s have a different tweeter, no surroundless midrange (FST), and lack both bass drivers.

If you can swing it, I would get the N802.

The 802N's have a different tweeter. The ONLY speakers to use are 803D's or 802D's. I have 803D as my surrounds and it is a near perfect timbre match for the 802D's. The Diamond tweeter has a unique voice and aluminum just can't sonically sound the same.

Also Rosenut (dark red) and Cherry (natural lighter color) are VERY different in color and wood grain.

[MikeFL52]

The 802N's have a different tweeter. The ONLY speakers to use are 803D's or 802D's. I have 803D as my surrounds and it is a near perfect timbre match for the 802D's. The Diamond tweeter has a unique voice and aluminum just can't sonically sound the same.

Also Rosenut (dark red) and Cherry (natural lighter color) are VERY different in color and wood grain.

William

This may be the sonic ideal, but it wasn't the question asked.

Not many people have the money or room space for 5 802Ds since you are expressing that they have to be sonically identical. 803Ds are not sonically identical to the 802D (see the endless discussions on this topic) and so where they pan there will be some difference, so accept that often in an HT set-up unless you have unlimited resources some compromise has to be made.

Nikos

To answer the question asked; of the two, if you have enough breathing room (and you indicate that you do) for the N802 I would go with those, if not the 805S makes for a very good surround if you are not listening to too much multichannel music (many people use this combination). You will have to decide if you want to live with the asthetic difference of the two wood finishes for the N802.

[nikos]

This may be the sonic ideal, but it wasn't the question asked........ in an HT set-up unless you have unlimited resources some compromise has to be made.

Nikos

To answer the question asked; of the two, if you have enough breathing room (and you indicate that you do) for the N802 I would go with those, if not the 805S makes for a very good surround if you are not listening to too much multichannel music (many people use this combination). You will have to decide if you want to live with the asthetic difference of the two wood finishes for the N802.

MikeFL52 is correct... I am fully aware of the different tweeter and its a matter of compromise (no funds). Just wanted to see the opinion of how well would the 805S being a newer series would make due for a descent surround and if possibly...be better than a N802... on the high end of the spectrum which alot of surround sound is for HT. Eventually I'll try to make it D all around. Maybe I would be better off just saving the money and running with 3 speakers for now and then upgrade to the D series surrounds, who knows there might even be a 805D by then (side note I hate dipoles)

Also Rosenut (dark red) and Cherry (natural lighter color) are VERY different in color and wood grain.

I have seen the finishes and know the difference, however I have not seen them next to each other or at the same visit for that matter.
The N802 version of the current 802D Rosenut is a RED Cherry. (correct me if I'm wrong) So I was questioning how the Rosenut matches the RED Cherry, not the natural lighter color cherry.

I appreciate everyone's time and input.

Nikos

[sunshdw]

I say the 805's due to the low amount (approx 15%) of rear information produced from a movie. Then save your money for some D series, like you said maybe they'll have 805D's by then :-) Just my .02