N802 For My Room?

[beatboy77]

I am doing a remodel of my HT/Music room. I am considering the N802's.

My room is 12.5'x20'x8'. The N802's would be roughly 12" from the side walls and 1.5' from the wall behind them.

I will also have multiple acoustic treatments throughout.

Could this work?

Thanks,

Josh

[stuofsci02]

I am doing a remodel of my HT/Music room. I am considering the N802's.

My room is 12.5'x20'x8'. The N802's would be roughly 12" from the side walls and 1.5' from the wall behind them.

I will also have multiple acoustic treatments throughout.

Could this work?

Thanks,

Josh

I think this will work although I might sacrafice some separation to get them further off the side walls.

[htsteve]

Josh,

I have 802D's in an 11 X 16 room, also with acoustic treatments. They sound quite amazing. They worked in that size room even before the treatments.

BTW, my 802D's are approximately in the same position relative to the two walls.

What amp would you use to drive the N802'd. A high powered amp will bring out the best performance.


So I think you should be OK with N802's in a room that size.



Hope this helps.

[beatboy77]

Josh,

I have 802D's in an 11 X 16 room, als with acoustic treatments. They sound quite amazing. They worked in that size room even before the treatments.

BTW, my 802D's are approximately in the same position relative to the two walls.

What amp would you use to drive the N802'd. A high powered amp will bring out the best performance.


So I think you should be OK with N802's in a room that size.



Hope this helps.

Thanks Steve! I will be powering these with most likely a McIntosh MC252. There is also a possibility of the McIntosh MC352.

Thanks,

Josh

[htsteve]

Josh,

Well, then you will be in for a treat. Until early this year, I was powering my 802D's with an MC252. That was a very good, excellent combo.

I upgraded this year to an MC402 (successor to the MC352). Awesome performance. Does everything so well. No real weaknesses.

So either of those amps will be quite good with the N802's. If the budget can afford it, the MC352 would be excellent.



Hope this helps.

[beatboy77]

Josh,

Well, then you will be in for a treat. Until early this year, I was powering my 802D's with an MC252. That was a very good, excellent combo.

I upgraded this year to an MC402 (successor to the MC352). Awesome performance. Does everything so well. No real weaknesses.

So either of those amps will be quite good with the N802's. If the budget can afford it, the MC352 would be excellent.



Hope this helps.

Which would you recommend more for the N802's, the MC252 or MC352?

Thanks,

Josh

[specialized]

Josh,

Well, then you will be in for a treat. Until early this year, I was powering my 802D's with an MC252. That was a very good, excellent combo.

I upgraded this year to an MC402 (successor to the MC352). Awesome performance. Does everything so well. No real weaknesses.

So either of those amps will be quite good with the N802's. If the budget can afford it, the MC352 would be excellent.



Hope this helps.

Did u had a chance to compare MC402 to MC501 monoblocks? If u had that chance what was the difference?

Greetings

Darko

p.s. Can u explain in details the difference between MC402 and MC252 please?

[htsteve]

Which would you recommend more for the N802's, the MC252 or MC352?

Thanks,

Josh

Definitely the MC352. It has a VERY quiet background, incredible soundstage and superb bass. The 352 has more amperage than the 252. As a result, it controls the bass drivers very well (on top of all the other things it does well).

If you get a 352 from a dealer (or a place like Audio Classics), look into getting the fiber optic light kit added to it. Besides 50 more watts, the other difference from the 352 to a 402 was the new light kit. Said to last longer. Other than that, the 352 and 402 are the same.


Hope this helps.

[htsteve]

Did u had a chance to compare MC402 to MC501 monoblocks? If u had that chance what was the difference?

Greetings

Darko

p.s. Can u explain in details the difference between MC402 and MC252 please?

Darko,

I've heard the 501's. But they were at my dealers, and I believe they were on 800D's. So I've had no direct comparison.


As to the differences between the MC252 and the MC402, here are my observations.

* The 402 has a slightly quieter background.
* The 402 definitely has better bass control. The bass depth and quality are definitely better.
* Soundstage was wider and deeper. It was wide and deep with the MC252, but it really is amazing with the 402.
* The 402 seems effortless. There is nothing I've thrown at it were it does not sound excellent.
* The 402 is 'smoother' and more 'liquid', at least to my ears.


Hope this helps.

[RyanAC]

I actually have N802 at home and have been running them with the MC352 for a few years now. (now I have two....is there ever a bad reason to have too much power?!) I have been extremely happy with the sound quality. My room is actually a bit smaller than yours and I have not run into any issues with room size. Being in the business there are many units that I can bring home however I am so happy with the combination I have right now, I have no reason to make a change.... plus I dread having to move any of those heavy thing out of the house!

[Skyblue]

I actually have N802 at home and have been running them with the MC352 for a few years now. (now I have two....is there ever a bad reason to have too much power?!) I have been extremely happy with the sound quality. My room is actually a bit smaller than yours and I have not run into any issues with room size. Being in the business there are many units that I can bring home however I am so happy with the combination I have right now, I have no reason to make a change.... plus I dread having to move any of those heavy thing out of the house!

Reinforced floors is the answer to many problems!

[htsteve]

Ryan,

Welcome to the forum! :T