This thread will be the first of many threads dedicated to b&w models. I have tried several times since I came up with the idea to sit down and right a review on these speakers.
Oddly enough, I have had a difficult time. I started w/ b&w 604's s1 as my main speakers. Over the past year I upgraded them to N805's, which will, in time, get its own thread as well, and finally to the N804. Without going into too much detail, I prefer the 804's because of their fullness.
The accuracy of these speakers is incredible, and the color and depth is amazing. When listening to such things as the cantina theme on Star Wars a New Hope soundtrack, I can't help but feel excited. My soundstage no longer feels like 2 speakers in front of me, but becomes a 3 dimensional coloration (is that a word?) of aural stimulation.
These speakers, in my opinion require a seperate amp to drive them. When matched w/ just my rotel 1055, I noticed distortion at low levels. If you are considering them, keep in mind that the minimal I would recommend would be a rotel 1075 power amp, which I heard at a local shop and sounded nice.
These speakers are excellent mains for home theater, but MUST be paired with the HTM1 center. I had the HTM2 originally, and it would annoy the heck out of me when something would pan from one side to the other. It was quite evident the htm2 was just too thin a producer to keep up.
I use MIT Terminator2 cables, which are bi-wire and would not recommend trying to use regular speaker cables. These speakers are very sensitive and small changes, such as upgrading power cables, rca's and power supplies (such as a brick wall) can make a huge difference!
Oddly enough, I have had a difficult time. I started w/ b&w 604's s1 as my main speakers. Over the past year I upgraded them to N805's, which will, in time, get its own thread as well, and finally to the N804. Without going into too much detail, I prefer the 804's because of their fullness.
The accuracy of these speakers is incredible, and the color and depth is amazing. When listening to such things as the cantina theme on Star Wars a New Hope soundtrack, I can't help but feel excited. My soundstage no longer feels like 2 speakers in front of me, but becomes a 3 dimensional coloration (is that a word?) of aural stimulation.
These speakers, in my opinion require a seperate amp to drive them. When matched w/ just my rotel 1055, I noticed distortion at low levels. If you are considering them, keep in mind that the minimal I would recommend would be a rotel 1075 power amp, which I heard at a local shop and sounded nice.
These speakers are excellent mains for home theater, but MUST be paired with the HTM1 center. I had the HTM2 originally, and it would annoy the heck out of me when something would pan from one side to the other. It was quite evident the htm2 was just too thin a producer to keep up.
I use MIT Terminator2 cables, which are bi-wire and would not recommend trying to use regular speaker cables. These speakers are very sensitive and small changes, such as upgrading power cables, rca's and power supplies (such as a brick wall) can make a huge difference!
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