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Thanks Skyblue and Superdave. The 803's are settling nicely. I'm at the 100 hour mark. I've jut added today a McIntosh c2300 pre and a mc452 amp. So will have to endure another 100 hours of break-in. That should put the speakers at the 200 hours mark. I guess I was wondering if the performance of the 802 diamonds justified the 50% increase price over the 803's. Joey.
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I have 802d's with 1201's. Trust me, no trust Ivan, add a JL f113 sub. I fought it for years thinking it would muddy the bass. Two things, JL started making home subs and second , using JL's auto setup feature makes it much easier to blend correctly. Good luck, nice speakers.
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Try this for a faster break in period. Set speakers up so that they are facing each other. Get them up close and then let them play at each other. I think you will find this really speeds up the process! Cheers, Frank
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Well I bit the bullet on Friday and ordered the 802 diamonds. Have loved the 803's up to now but had this uneasy feeling that I needed to step up. Thank you to everyone for your input/feedback. Joey.
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I don't think you will regret it. They truly are great
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I can relate to your diamond upgrade-itis. Last year I purchased a brand new pair of Piano Black 803Ds and a DB-1 sub. I really liked the 803Ds, but did not love them. I'm sorry, 803Ds. After a few months of that "uneasy feeling" you mentioned, I ordered a new pair of 802Ds and another DB-1. As others have reported, the difference was immediate from the very first note. To my ears, the 802Ds represent a big jump from the 803Ds. They are a lot smoother, much more dynamic when the music demands it and will rock the house if that's your thing. In addition, they are beautifully constructed and a pleasure to look at from your favorite seat. I drive mine with MC601s and I'm confident that your new C2300 and MC452 will bring you similar results. Again, congrats on your new system. I hope the 802Ds bring you feelings of good cheer! Terry
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Joey
Congratulations. Dollar for Dollar I believe that the 802 Diamonds are probably the best value in hi-end speakers.Jim |
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