If you don't mind my asking...who is the manufacturer of the center channel speaker stand?


My set-up includes 3 501s, HTM1, and N801s (not the diamonds)

Which, by the way, I was wondering how the diamonds compare to the non-diamonds?

The center speaker stand is the B&W stand...I am thinking of either putting something under it to get it a few inches higher or replacing it...the stand is fine, but I would like to get the tweeter a little higher, to get it closer to the height of the 800Ds tweeters.

I have noticed that the rears blend much better, so the surround feeling is enhanced. I think this is a function of the tweeters as well as going from 805s with less low end and the 803Ds obviously have more.

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5.1 Theatre: B&W 800Ds, HTM1D, 803Ds, 2 JL Audio F113s, Sound Anchor stands, McIntosh MC501s, MC303, Classe SSP800, Oppo BD93, Mach Mini Music Server, JVC RS2, 119" DaLite, PS Audio Powerplant x2, Symposium fat padz, RB Jrs, Wireworld cabling
2.1 System: B&W 805Ds, Rel R305, McIntosh C500T(Gold Lions), MC501s, Olive 4HD, Wyred 4 Sound DAC 2, Pioneer Exclusive P10/Koetsu Urushi Vermillion, Avid Pulsare Phono, PS Audio PPP, Wireworld Silver Eclipse ICs, Silver Electra PCs

Your signature now says you have an HTM1D? ANy new pics?

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A dealer near me has brand new 802D speakers in rosenut (last years model) discounted from 15 grand to 10 grand. That is a smoking good deal

Yes, I added the HTM1D...luv it, massive difference in unifying the front sound stage (though I wasn't compaining before!).

A few pics:






Cheers!

Mike

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5.1 Theatre: B&W 800Ds, HTM1D, 803Ds, 2 JL Audio F113s, Sound Anchor stands, McIntosh MC501s, MC303, Classe SSP800, Oppo BD93, Mach Mini Music Server, JVC RS2, 119" DaLite, PS Audio Powerplant x2, Symposium fat padz, RB Jrs, Wireworld cabling
2.1 System: B&W 805Ds, Rel R305, McIntosh C500T(Gold Lions), MC501s, Olive 4HD, Wyred 4 Sound DAC 2, Pioneer Exclusive P10/Koetsu Urushi Vermillion, Avid Pulsare Phono, PS Audio PPP, Wireworld Silver Eclipse ICs, Silver Electra PCs

Mike, that looks great. I've always had a hard time getting my head around that big boy on the floor vs. being on a stand. I haven't heard it, so my perspective is one of ignorance.

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Mike, sweet looking set up! Congrats!!

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Randy - Wilson Sophia 2; BAT VK-600SE, BAT VK-52SE, BAT VK-5DSE; JL Audio F113 x2; Exact Power EP-15 and SP-15; Oppo BDP-83 SE; Emotiva MPS-1 and DMC-1; Marantz VP-15S front projector; 92" Stewart Firehawk; Rocket 200, 300, 750; ASC Tube Traps; SMS-1; WireWorld Silver Electra 5^2 PC's, Silver Eclipse 6 IC's and Silver Eclipse 6 SC's; Shunyata Hydra 6/Black Mamba CX-HC; Symposium Svelte Plus and RollerBlock Series 2+; Clear Audio Concept (MC); PS Audio GCPH

Mike...is it unbelievable? Tell me man, is it? I can handle it!

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Haha, yes!

Listening to SACDs & S+DVDAs on my oppo makes for a pretty sublime experience...Dire Straits Brothers In Arms just fills the room. Like I mentioned, it wasn't that I was complaining previously, but the big guy really fits with the 800Ds!

As for having it on the ground, I too found it a little strange, though the pics don't show it, it is adjusted so it is tilted upwards at the sitting area. I am still thinking of having the guy who did my amp stands build me something to match and lift it off the ground. Plus with the spikes and 200 lbs, I can barely move the big sob!

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5.1 Theatre: B&W 800Ds, HTM1D, 803Ds, 2 JL Audio F113s, Sound Anchor stands, McIntosh MC501s, MC303, Classe SSP800, Oppo BD93, Mach Mini Music Server, JVC RS2, 119" DaLite, PS Audio Powerplant x2, Symposium fat padz, RB Jrs, Wireworld cabling
2.1 System: B&W 805Ds, Rel R305, McIntosh C500T(Gold Lions), MC501s, Olive 4HD, Wyred 4 Sound DAC 2, Pioneer Exclusive P10/Koetsu Urushi Vermillion, Avid Pulsare Phono, PS Audio PPP, Wireworld Silver Eclipse ICs, Silver Electra PCs

Great point about the angle, and I've no doubt you've taken everything to the next level. Moving that center's about as hernia-inducing as that MC303!

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