B&W 805D vs Focal Slo6Be

[wettou]

http://select.sweetwater.com/2009/09/hands-on-focal-twin6-be-and-solo6-be/

I am looking to have a small room converted to a music/ home theater room for the kids

11 x 10 x 9 feet

And I am thinking five 805D or five Focal Sol6 be ?

[emig5m]

Five 805D's for the kids!? 8O When I was a kid, I had a $70 Sound Design system from Kmart, lol. :E I have to vote for none of the above. I would say five 685's with a Velodyne MiniVee at most. :W

[stuofsci02]

Funny.. I was thinking the same, but was not going to say it....

[Grasynoll]

Only 5 ??

[btf1980]

5 805Ds for children??? Can't imagine what you will buy for a prepro & amplification.

sigh...

[Alaric]

I'm available for adoption! And pretty low maintenance at my age. :-)

[Skyblue]

I would get them in piano black. That looks so nice with banana peels

[Skyblue]

Incidentially, where i live, the m2 prices are way up and beyond the price of 805D's, so if you are able to afford a spare room for the kids, 5 805's are almost complementary.

I think if you can afford it, the kids would love it I know my kids would. Subwoofers and soundproofing recommended

[alebonau]

hehe hello wettou ? big kids right ?

look if thinking 805D the actual match for that is really the 1008be standmount.

but in reality if its little kids, have a check out of the focal sib cub 5.1 set, for small rooms it will suit it to tee and still be a quality setup that wont dissapoint. otherwise from the b&W stable they have the mt series that is also along similar lines partner up with the pv1 sub and ah kick back and enjoy...

[Briz vegas]

When I were a lad it was 2 scavenged speakers (so i could pretend it was stereo) plugged into a cheap mono "boom box" style cassette radio.

Kids trash stuff. Its what they are supposed to do. Getting them a system at that level is silly, unless its actually a HT for everyone. I agree with the MT style speaker suggestions.

[RebelMan]

I'm with Al and Briz. Consider the (still relevant) MT-30 system wettou.

[beden1]

I've been researching these Harbeth HL-Compact 7ES-3 stand mount speakers that receive excellent reviews and ratings, particularly from Stereophile. They don't look modern or fancy (maybe a good thing?), but the solid quality build looks like how things used to be built by hand, and I love the classic British sound. They are made in a small shop in England.

http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/14951/Harbeth_Speakers-HL-Compact_7ES-3_Speakers-Speakers

I'm setting up a stereo system in my basement to listen to my extensive vinyl record collection from my college days, and these just may fit the bill perfectly. The basement has a suspended ceiling with wall-to-wall carpeting, so while I want a solid bass output, I don't want it to be boomy. I'm also going to be sitting about 7-8 feet away from the speakers with an equal distant speaker spread, so I also don't want a bright/lively/forward sound like I found when I auditioned the 805Di's and the Paradigm Reference S4's this past weekend. I'm hoping these speakers sound as one reviewer said (very natural classic 1970's British sound).

These are also much more affordable at $3,450 a pair. I was able to locate a 30 day full money back guarantee if I don't like them at http://www.davidmichaelaudio.com/

I brought my Aragon MK II pre-amp with phono stage and an Aragon 8008 (2 channel X 200 watts at 8 ohms & 400 watts at 4 ohms) amplifier out of storage. I also just ordered a Rega P3-24 Turntable, and will be using my Luxman tuner that I've had since the early 1970's. I'll let you know how they sound after I play with them a few days. They should be in next week.

I'm really excited about this project, as it's like I'm going back to the basics, where you just turn on the system power, cue up the record and then turn up the volume. No manuals to read about how to adjust this or the other thing, and whatever other BS this hobby has evolved into!

[wettou]

Ok thanks for the Kids jokes, :B :roll:

So here are the choices:

Paradigm S1, Focal Dome or B&W MT-30

http://www.paradigm.com/products/paradigm-reference/bookshelf/signature-series/signature-s1

http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/paradigm_signature_s1_v2.htm

Has any one had an opportunity to hear any of them? :T

Also I discovered this at Cedia from the Maker of TAD

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/HomeEntertainment/Speakers/Home+Theater+Speakers/ci.SP-BS41-LR.Kuro

Very cheap :T :T :T :T

[Skyblue]

Ok thanks for the Kids jokes, :B :roll:

I am looking at the Paradigm S1

http://www.paradigm.com/products/paradigm-reference/bookshelf/signature-series/signature-s1

Has any one had an opportunity to hear them? :T

I'm sorry mate.

My kid is 1 year old, and having any speakers near him is as good as kissing it goodbye.. I'm getting 802s, though for me. Not for him.

How old are your kids anyway. That actually makes a big difference with respect to the quality of speakers you can buy.

As for which speaker to buy, I think some people said that it doesnt matter very much for movies, as long as you have 5 and a subwoofer.

[wettou]

I'm sorry mate.

My kid is 1 year old, and having any speakers near him is as good as kissing it goodbye.. I'm getting 802s, though for me. Not for him.

How old are your kids anyway. That actually makes a big difference with respect to the quality of speakers you can buy.

As for which speaker to buy, I think some people said that it doesnt matter very much for movies, as long as you have 5 and a subwoofer.

Teenagers and have a deep appreciations for classical music since the play many musical instruments :B

[Skyblue]

Teenagers and have a deep appreciations for classical music since the play many musical instruments :B

Excuse me, but I think that information is crucial to the question.

That means that they can both take care and appreciate good speakers. Well, then I would either get 805ds with at least 2 subs, or some full range speakers. I havent heard the paradigms, but I do believe B&W sounds good with classical. That being said, I'm in europe, and for european speakers you can deduct 30% and for american speakers add 30% to the price for comparison. Meaning, a pair of speakers can be the right choice over here with respect to value, but be a completely bonkers choice for an american... Eg. I can get 6 802dis for the price of a pair of sashas...

[alebonau]

Ok thanks for the Kids jokes, :B :roll:

So here are the choices:

Paradigm S1, Focal Dome or B&W MT-30

http://www.paradigm.com/products/paradigm-reference/bookshelf/signature-series/signature-s1

http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/paradigm_signature_s1_v2.htm

Has any one had an opportunity to hear any of them? :T

Also I discovered this at Cedia from the Maker of TAD

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/HomeEntertainment/Speakers/Home+Theater+Speakers/ci.SP-BS41-LR.Kuro

Very cheap :T :T :T :T

If you like the warmth of vocals that's common in the b&w and focal brand sound then you might find the paradigm a bit on the sterile or thin sounding by comparison.

But yeah best to listen for yourself to choose

[leej]

If you like the warmth of vocals that's common in the b&w and focal brand sound then you might find the paradigm a bit on the sterile or thin sounding by comparison.

But yeah best to listen for yourself to choose

Better yet, have your children listen. They may have a preference.

[Briz vegas]

I take back what I said.

We need to do all we can to cultivate future musicians, particularly the classical variety. I would aim somewhere between the two extremes, although if you can afford the 805 ...............!!!!!!!!!!!

[boarder1995]

Excellent choice for them, but as others said, perhaps a good sub to help when things get loud and bassy...appreciation for all music types. Otherwise, if they're into the equipment as you are, would they consider going on some audition runs to hear the subtle and sometimes huge differences various models and brand speakers make? Let them guide the show and listen as long or short as they want at each stop or each room. Might be a fun father/daughter/son outing.

[ShadowZA]

:agree:

[wettou]

Sounds like a great idea :T