9 feet is ok for these speakers. You may need room treatment. The only minor issue with the 802d is the scoop/dip in the midrange. This may mean that dialog is hard to hear on some movies unless you crank it and listening position (where they sound good) will be rather restricted (their presentation will be quite sensitive as to which way you point them because the mid range is like a narrow beam flashlight). You can compensate by turning down the bass and treble slightly.
Help me replace my b&w 802d's
I bought 3 b&w 802d's last year as a birthday present to myself. Unfortunately, I have them placed along the long wall of my room, because of my display location. 2 803n's in the rears. Because of location I am sitting too close to the 802d in my opinion. Even with toe in and tilting the speakers forward a
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I think I would be better served getting a good dub and 3 smaller front speakers, but i still want a very high end sound. Suggestions?
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I think I would be better served getting a good dub and 3 smaller front speakers, but i still want a very high end sound. Suggestions?