I am trying to decide between an 805D or 803s. Any advice from anyone?
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If you can afford it, get the 805 Diamonds and use with a sub like fozzer says. I sold my 803Ss and used my SCM1s with my sub until my 802 Diamonds arrived and they were about as good. The improvements of the 805 Diamonds vs the SCM1s (more or less an N805) should make the combination superior to the 803s, presuming the sub can be integrated wellMusic: Intel NUC -> Antelope Zodiac Platinum -> Classe CA-2300 -> B&W 802 Diamonds & 2x SVS SB13UComment
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+1 805D with sub > 803SDigital Audio makes me Happy.
-DanComment
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Bear in mind you would want a good (or very good) sub or it will just sound rubbish with them. Something with a fair bit of definitionMusic: Intel NUC -> Antelope Zodiac Platinum -> Classe CA-2300 -> B&W 802 Diamonds & 2x SVS SB13UComment
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I totally concur. Had 804S as my front mains for years. Now that I bought a sub the 805D's take the front and the clarity and articulation is night and day.Comment
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Aerial SW-12 is a heckofa sub extremely well built, except the amp unit can sometimes require work. I'm having to send mine in soon for rebuild. It's been down for a year or two. Just quit working, going to cost me about 700 to fix it. In the meantime, powering with an external amp.
Of course, the perennial choice for musical subwoofers are REL, and have been for years. There's lots of sub alternatives, just make sure you don't make a "sub par" decision. hahaDoug
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Svs and JL need looking at too if you are wanting advice on subsMusic: Intel NUC -> Antelope Zodiac Platinum -> Classe CA-2300 -> B&W 802 Diamonds & 2x SVS SB13UComment
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I have one pair of 805D on a small room and didnt need subwoofer.. They have a lot o bass. (For a bookshelf).Comment
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In this moment at my place i have 703 and 805 and Zoran from this forum would bring his 803s as well.. So we would try to check how it sounds in normal not threated living room (u know my room from pictures i posted), and to find if it's worth to pay extra for 803s or maybe 805+sub (relatively cheap... -
I'm seeking suggestions for my 7.1 home theater - speakers are all B&W, Matrix 803S fronts, Matrix 805 CC and rear surrounds, and DS6 surrounds, all bi-wire capable.
Suggestions have included Bryston SP2 (no composite?) plus 6B and 9B
Bryston SP2 plus Adcom 7805 + 2 similar... -
I need to upgrade my electronics for a 7.1 HT featuring all B&W - Matrix 803S fronts, Matrix 805 rears and CC, DS6 surrounds and the awesome ASW850 sub.
I'm looking at Bryston SP2, 6BSST and 9BSST,
SP2 Adcom 7805 & a 2-ch Adcom
Anthem D-1
Integra RDC7
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Went with a group to Stereo Exchange in NYC to hear their wares. And the new 800 series were there.
Let me just say that to all the people complaining about the way the speaker looks with the silver trim, rest assured that it looks very handsome in person. I think the flash on camera's... -
I am very happy with my current music audio system (NAD Masters Series M3, M4 & M5), Velodyne Optimum 10 sub, Furman power conditioner, Audioquest cables and B&W CM5's on stands. Silly me, I had some free time the other day and stopped by my favorite audio salon to audition the new PM1's. ...
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