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| b&w suggestions If its just for the center (????) then I would consider the 802n and save thousands over an 802d. I think they might be a better match for the 804s versions (similar tweeters). | |
| Subwoofer Plug JohnnyBYour are describing the properties of a driver optimized for a AS design. The OP does not have that. He has a ported design he wishes to convert with a plug. I only mentioned that he can get SOME of the benefits of the AS design (not all of... | |
| The truth on low efficiency speakers like B&W? I can't really comment on 802s. I have 803d and 804s which I have driven with Parasound JC1s and Halo A21 amps.Its not so much the total power, but the stability of the amp driving 3.5 ohm loads. Both the 803 and 804 (and I assume the 802) have a ... | |
| Parasound JC-1 - Standby during playback? You can set the JC1s up so that they have a staggered turn on cycle. You do this by adjusting the turn on delay control at the back of the amp. Even if they get simultaneous 12 V turn on signals, they will power up after different delays. You shou... | |
| Subwoofer Plug I obtained some makeshift plugs for the ports on my B&W 803's at Wallymart, kids section. Those closed cell foam play balls work great. Just measure your port diameter and look for foam balls that are a bit larger. If you get a reasonably tigh... | |
| What are your general thoughts of B&W speakers French-fI think the answer lies in the fact the B&W appears to be more focussed on HT than on traditional high end audio/stereo. Just my impression. Can you imagine how expensive a 5.1 system is with 802ds all around?I'm not sure how much you ... | |
| b&w suggestions I feel that spikes are essential for good sound, so moving over carpet is not easy. I also have my 803s up on plinths with spiked heavy brass footers (between the 803 and the plinth, and the plinth to carpet), so moving this combo around is especi... | |
| b&w suggestions The 803s are heavy, but the 802s are tanks. I did not consider them because I just cannot move them around my house without the help of a couple extra people (and I live by myself). The 804s are paperweights by comparison.Strange consideration whe... | |
| Beveridge speaker repair An update. My friend called Rodger M. and he was extremely helpful. Said he could re-biuld/repair the amps no problem as he was very familiar with them. | |
| Software Flaw In New Velodyne Subs? I agree with previous posters. I don't know why someone would buy a sub that is good to 15 Hz, and then set its low pass filter to the lower 3 dB cutoff frequency of 15 Hz. That makes no sense. Its like buying an amplifier good for 20 Hz to 20 KHz... | |
| What are your general thoughts of B&W speakers Nishna:The curved cabinetry was one of the features that attracted me to them in the first place. The 800 series is where this is employed to the highest degree. Go to their website and download the 800 series brochure. In there they show photos o... | |
| b&w suggestions Bill:If you can borrow a pair of 803s to try, then that is your best bet. If you have to buy a pair and hope their better, its a larger gamble.If you buy a pair used at a good price, you can flip them and get your money back. But be aware the 803s... | |
| Beveridge speaker repair Baranyi:From what I understand, the panels are fine. He is getting a buzzing or whining sound from one of the amplifiers. I suspect something has gone out of tolerance and the amp is oscillating. To clarify, the whining is heard through the speake... | |
| b&w suggestions I own both 803ds and 804s. I only use them in a stereo system, not HT.I first had the 804s set up and optimized and they sounded very good. Excellent sound staging and imaging. I upgraded to 803d because of the diamond tweeter and I have to say th... | |
| What are your general thoughts of B&W speakers I have owned (still do) 804s and 803d B&W speakers. I use them with Parasound JC1/2 SS amplification and I do find they are low impedance and power hungry. I find they need to be set up well into the middle of the room away from any walls. Thi... |