Originally posted by KyaDawn
New B&W serie 800 !!!
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Originally posted by swaybackTim,
Reviewing your prior HT guide, you had a lot of floorstanding models. Do you think that the 805Di's will provide enough mid to low range since they lack the woofer or woofers that the 804 and 803 speakers have?
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Originally posted by AV-OCDAfter going through all of those floorstanders, I came to realize that they were all overkill both because A) I always use my JL sub for both music and movies, and B) I don't listen loud enough to need more upper bass output than is offered by a high-quality 6 to 7" driver. I was reminded of this while recently auditioning a pair of Canton Reference 9.2 stand-mount speakers. This is a two way about the same size as the 805Di, which uses a 6.5" mid/bass driver. I didn't care for the overall character of those speakers, but they certainly didn't leave me wanting for more bass. In fact, I could have easily lived without a sub for most music with the bass output from those speakers. I don't know if the 805Di's will have the bass extension of the Canton's, but I'm confident that they will play low enough for an 80Hz x-over to the sub.Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. Eisenhower- Bottom
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Originally posted by AV-OCDIn fact, I'm still waiting for resolution to a problem with one of my speakers. Six weeks after the initial report of the problem, I'm being told that it is probably due to user error, and the only way to get the speaker fixed is to send both of them back to the UK (they are not B&Ws) at my cost. This is estimated to be $2400 to fix what I know to be a bad resistor in the crossover, which is a $5 part. Ludicrous.
I saw you have your speakers on audiogon how did you get them them fixed? Did you have to send them or was it a cheap easy fix like you thought and you did it yourself? Just curious.
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I listened to the 801Diamonds today in Denver. First problem was that I didn't bring my own music, the room blew, and I wasn't impressed with the electronics. That being said I loved the speakers. The sound was outstanding, great highs and lows. I didn't listen to the long enough to really write a complete review so I will stop here.
But, they are here
DaveCrystal Clear Music Tweaked Mac Mini / Yosemite -> JRiver 20 -> Ayre QB9DSD -> Bryston BP26DA -> Bryston 4BSST2 -> B&W 802Di | Transparent Reference XLRs, Transparent Super Speaker Cable, Maple Shade USB cable, Crystal Clear Music Power Cords- Bottom
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Originally posted by audiomattersHi I always buy from larger more complete companies like B&W because I got tired of buying speakers from a company that didnt make their own drivers and then if I needed one they couldnt get them because the oem stopped making that driver.
I saw you have your speakers on audiogon how did you get them them fixed? Did you have to send them or was it a cheap easy fix like you thought and you did it yourself? Just curious.
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Originally posted by Freddie40I listened to the 801Diamonds today in Denver. First problem was that I didn't bring my own music, the room blew, and I wasn't impressed with the electronics. That being said I loved the speakers. The sound was outstanding, great highs and lows. I didn't listen to the long enough to really write a complete review so I will stop here.
But, they are here
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Dave; Did you mean 800s? I thought they weren't making the the 801s in the new series like no more HTM1Ds.- Bottom
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Originally posted by SRT-10 ViperDave; Did you mean 800s? I thought they weren't making the the 801s in the new series like no more HTM1Ds.Kal Rubinson
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I'm sorry, I meant the 802 Diamonds, my mistake. I am assuming that they had the rest of the line also.
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BTW: Listen-Up in Denver has only the 802 Diamonds (Rosenut) and 804Diamonds (Piano Black). The chrome rings around the drivers are barely noticeable.Crystal Clear Music Tweaked Mac Mini / Yosemite -> JRiver 20 -> Ayre QB9DSD -> Bryston BP26DA -> Bryston 4BSST2 -> B&W 802Di | Transparent Reference XLRs, Transparent Super Speaker Cable, Maple Shade USB cable, Crystal Clear Music Power Cords- Bottom
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Originally posted by Freddie40BTW: Listen-Up in Denver has only the 802 Diamonds (Rosenut) and 804Diamonds (Piano Black). The chrome rings around the drivers are barely noticeable.
For my tastes those rings would be a complete eyesore.A Man should never Gamble more than he can stand to loose.- Bottom
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Freddie,
Did the dealer still have 802D's to compare to the 802Di's?
Originally posted by Freddie40I'm sorry, I meant the 802 Diamonds, my mistake. I am assuming that they had the rest of the line also.
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They only had the 802Diamonds.
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Originally posted by 1oldguyI think that is akin to saying one is barley pregnant.You either are or aren't. :T
For my tastes those rings would be a complete eyesore.
I'm curious why you're so vocal about this considering you're not in the market for them (are you?). Seems as though B&W has wronged you and you're doing everything to prevent others from liking them. :B
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Originally posted by 1oldguyI think that is akin to saying one is barley pregnant.You either are or aren't. :T
For my tastes those rings would be a complete eyesore.
It's quite clear what your stance is on the aesthetic changes to the line. I suggest that you e-mail B&W with your feedback, as continually repeating it here isn't going to change anything.- Bottom
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Certainly no one is happy with the price increases. However, even considering the recent increases, I'm finding that B&W's 800 Diamond series is not that far off from their competitor's (e.g., DALI Euphonia, KEF Reference, Sonus Faber) high-end equivalent prices.B&W 804Di (L/R mains)
B&W HTM4Di (center)
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Although I haven't seen the real thing yet, I like the look of the new 800 series. IMO it's a more contemporary, clean look, especially with the magnetic grills. All this hate and discontent regarding the silver rings reminds me of Chris Bangle's controversial "flame-surfacing" design effort on the entire BMW series. Despite Bangle's designs, BMW sales continue to be quite strong. I believe B&W will be as successful with their new line.B&W 804Di (L/R mains)
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Originally posted by dan87951I still can't get over the new pricing structure... 5k for 805's 7.5k for 804's laughable! lol I'm just glad there is enough people on here to pay the new price so I can get a used pair some day.
That said, if the new Di speakers generate ~5-10% performance increase, then this is acceptable cost/performance at the price point IMO.. In general in high end speakers it's not unusual for 50% additional cost, 5-10% performance increase...Main System:
B&W 801D
Emotiva USP-1 Pre-Amp
Chord SPM-650 Stereo Amp
Oppo BDP-105
Squeezebox Touch
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B&W CM7
Emotiva UMC-1
Emotiva UPA-2
Oppo BDP-83SE
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Hy,
Today I spoked with B&W Switzerland over the "little 805D/04D":
if pay sell my 803D to go with a set 805D response was no.
if the sound is really good the response was AMAZING!!! Never listen so one speaker! the 805S dont have any chance. 8O
and the problem the have a copy of this great speaker (in europa).....
have a 804/805D is much more easy vs.a pair of 803D and bigger models
In Europa before that the new line will be available in "normaly time" we must wait all the pre order = around 2 months
After we can have the 80xD in a paar Week...
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Originally posted by dan87951I still can't get over the new pricing structure... 5k for 805's 7.5k for 804's laughable! lol I'm just glad there is enough people on here to pay the new price so I can get a used pair some day.
Triumph Daytona 675 - $9229
Hmm, a sophisticated racing maching that is built from thousands of intricate and custom parts, or an veneered MDF cabinet with vibrating cones and domes? Sure seems like the speaker would cost a helluva lot less to make than a motorcycle.- Bottom
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Originally posted by AV-OCDWhile I'll pay it, I too think that high-end speaker prices have gotten out of control. You can buy some really fun stuff for the price of the 803D. Like this:
Triumph Daytona 675 - $9229
Hmm, a sophisticated racing maching that is built from thousands of intricate and custom parts, or an veneered MDF cabinet with vibrating cones and domes? Sure seems like the speaker would cost a helluva lot less to make than a motorcycle.
yes, but name 1 b&w owner that died from listening to his/her speakers... There are many reason why people die every day from riding motorcycles. its never a matter of if you are going over, it is when and how bad...I'm just sittin here watchin the wheels go round and round...- Bottom
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Originally posted by AV-OCDWhile I'll pay it, I too think that high-end speaker prices have gotten out of control. You can buy some really fun stuff for the price of the 803D. Like this:
Triumph Daytona 675 - $9229
Hmm, a sophisticated racing maching that is built from thousands of intricate and custom parts, or an veneered MDF cabinet with vibrating cones and domes? Sure seems like the speaker would cost a helluva lot less to make than a motorcycle.
Originally posted by sikonikoyes, but name 1 b&w owner that died from listening to his/her speakers... There are many reason why people die every day from riding motorcycles. its never a matter of if you are going over, it is when and how bad...- Bottom
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Originally posted by emig5mHmmm... That's why I have one of these.... I hate to invest money only in one hobby. Gotta split it up and have fun with other things. :T
Very true. I've been hurt countless times riding bikes. Dislocated shoulders are the best! Gashes down to the bone aren't too bad either. :B But then again, like someones signature said-- "I refuse to tip-toe through life only to arrive safely at death". :T
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Originally posted by sikonikoyes, but name 1 b&w owner that died from listening to his/her speakers... There are many reason why people die every day from riding motorcycles. its never a matter of if you are going over, it is when and how bad...dan87951
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Originally posted by dan87951Oh please you can die in a car crash or walking across the street!! You don't live forever mise well live life to fullest. I have two Buell motorcyles and it has taught me to be a better drive actually because I'm more alert paying attention to the other drivers on the road anticipating there next move. If you wanna live locked up in your house listening to your speakers so be it!
ahhh. but the motorcycle driver is only responsible for some of the accidents. My guess is, more times than not, they are the victem in the accident.
I did my share of fun. I have lost 35% mobility in my right elbow (shattered all the bones) and have a plate w/ 8 screws holding it all together from skateboarding, so don't get me wrong, i'm all for enjoying life. BTW, my co-worker's father was killed from falling off a motorcycle. having a seven month old, and such a tragic accident that close to home makes me chose my hobbies with a different priority.
However, I don't judge others, so i say more power to you. My first day riding a motorcycle, I was jumping dirt ramps on a honda cr250. I know the adrenaline. :TI'm just sittin here watchin the wheels go round and round...- Bottom
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Personally, I do not see the price of the new speakers a critical concern, providing they hold up to their claim of being the world's best loudspeaker. If you do not compare the price to previous models and only to current competition, then they are definitely within the market. I hope that we will be able to close this thread very soon and replace it with real listening experiences for those on the fence.- Bottom
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Surround Options???
Guys (gals),
That are looking at a new 5.1/7.1 system what would you choose for surrounds?
Since B&W inadvertently ignored this critical speaker position, what choices are there from the new/used market???
I have SCMS which are great speakers BTW, and would use those, but yet again i don't believe they would be ideal to match the new front stage. You could probably use one of the floor standers or the 805di, but what good are those when they are in the way!!! I need wall mounted options!!1Last edited by scanido; 23 February 2010, 16:59 Tuesday.- Bottom
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Originally posted by scanidoGuys (gals),
That are looking at a new 5.1/7.1 system what would you chose for surrounds?
Since B&W inadvertently ignored this critical speaker position, what choices are there from the new/used market???
I have SCMS which are great speakers BTW, and would use those, but yet again i don't believe they would be ideal to match the new front stage. You could probably use one of the floor standers or the 805di, but what good are those when they are in the way!!! I need wall mounted options!!1
In this case, I plan to use the 805s as the wall mounted surround channels and I'll modify the hole spacing of the bottom plate of the wall mount in the link below to get them mounted.
Since the 805s are not meant for on-wall placement, I expect the bass to be overblown. This is where EQ comes in handy. There are a number of auto EQ options in today's processors that will read the elevated bass in the surrounds and knock it down, or if you have the Classe SSP-800, the bass bloat can be handled with the manual PEQ.- Bottom
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Originally posted by AV-OCDI have found myself in this position with a good number of speakers I've purchased over the years, and I inevitably end up doing some sort of semi custom wall mount solution and using EQ to tame the bass bloat caused by near-wall placement.
In this case, I plan to use the 805s as the wall mounted surround channels and I'll modify the hole spacing of the bottom plate of the wall mount in the link below to get them mounted.
Since the 805s are not meant for on-wall placement, I expect the bass to be overblown. This is where EQ comes in handy. There are a number of auto EQ options in today's processors that will read the elevated bass in the surrounds and knock it down, or if you have the Classe SSP-800, the bass bloat can be handled with the manual PEQ.
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they do have a solution... its called the CT series. I'm starting to think that b&w will reserve their 800 series for optimal 2 channel performance, and pacify people that want to use it with surround sound with lower end centers but no wall mounts. those that want wall mounts will need CT, CI or other custom install models...I'm just sittin here watchin the wheels go round and round...- Bottom
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Originally posted by sikonikothey do have a solution... its called the CT series. I'm starting to think that b&w will reserve their 800 series for optimal 2 channel performance, and pacify people that want to use it with surround sound with lower end centers but no wall mounts. those that want wall mounts will need CT, CI or other custom install models...- Bottom
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Originally posted by AV-OCDNo Isometric-Hexoctahedral Carbom (diamond) tweets on the custom line though.
to me, it really appears that diamonds are targetted for 2 channel playback...I'm just sittin here watchin the wheels go round and round...- Bottom
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Originally posted by sikonikoI know. frustrating isn't it? If you follow the logic though, it looks like the way B&W is leading us though...
to me, it really appears that diamonds are targetted for 2 channel playback...- Bottom
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Originally posted by sikonikoI know. frustrating isn't it? If you follow the logic though, it looks like the way B&W is leading us though...
to me, it really appears that diamonds are targetted for 2 channel playback...- Bottom
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Multi-channel music would be the only justification for me to have diamonds beyond the front L&R. Movies also use the center heavily, so perhaps there too, but I can't see having surrounds with diamonds as that important, imho. However, if I upgrade my diamond fronts ever, I'd possibly just move them to the rear and then have diamonds all around...totally against what I've just stated above. My wife's even asked if we should upgrade the rear at some point to have the same metal microphones on top as the frotns have.- Bottom
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Originally posted by boarder1995Multi-channel music would be the only justification for me to have diamonds beyond the front L&R. Movies also use the center heavily, so perhaps there too, but I can't see having surrounds with diamonds as that important, imho. However, if I upgrade my diamond fronts ever, I'd possibly just move them to the rear and then have diamonds all around...totally against what I've just stated above. My wife's even asked if we should upgrade the rear at some point to have the same metal microphones on top as the frotns have.- Bottom
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Originally posted by beden1There is so little worthy movie content out there, that two channel music listening has become the only thing worth spending time enjoying, for me at least.Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. Eisenhower- Bottom
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Originally posted by wettouWell that is too bad, I enjoy tremendously multichannel music with five 802s :T- Bottom
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Originally posted by KyaDawnNice! Now a little dilemma test. You're gifted two 802 Diamonds to turn your 5.1 system in 7.1. However, now you have three 802Ds and a pair of 802N and 802Di each. How would you arrange your 802s for your 7.1 set-up? :B
- 802Di in the front L/R with one 802D in the center
- 802D at 90 degree angle and
- 802 N in the back
Now you just need 7 CT-600M and a nuclear reactor to power them all :BFarming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. Eisenhower- Bottom
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:BOriginally posted by wettouWell, I would do the following
- 802Di in the front L/R with one 802D in the center
- 802D at 90 degree angle and
- 802 N in the back
Now you just need 7 CT-600M and a nuclear reactor to power them all :B
I think I may try the 802Di as the fronts and phantom center, the 802Ds as surrounds, 802N as rears, and then the third 802D in the rear middle, directly behind the listener position. So it's more like 8.x! :B- Bottom
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