805 and stands

[miner]

For those of you with B&W 805 plus proprietary stands, did you add any sand/litter to the stands to add mass? Thank you in advance for replies.

[PeterMusic]

I added sand. Very easy to do, available at hardware stores and garden centers in 40 lb bag. I did not compare before and after, but it's recommended by B&W and it seems obvious that it should help.

[joey_v]

When do the 805D3P arrive?

[GBP]

I had the N805 with the Stands and it was VERY easy to fill in some sand, before installing the Speaker.
And yes - Sand is more than highly recommended.

[Levitator]

Sand as well for me with my 805’s on stands - easy!

[miner]

Originally Posted by joey_v

When do the 805D3P arrive?

Dealer is checking with distributor since it is his first set of Prestige Series he has sold. I expect at least 2 - 3 weeks.

[miner]

Sand it is then. I was not able to add sand to the stands for my Sonus faber Auditor Ms. They perform very well without it.

[joey_v]

It will be an interesting comparison between the 805D3 and the Sonos harbor Cromona audit tour speakers (that’s Iphone speak for Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor speakers... hehehe)

[miner]

pretty much same price retail - Sf CremAudMs plus stands $7000; B&W 805D3 plus stands $7000 (+$1K for the upgraded Santos Rosewood finish). Depending upon the outcome the B&W may move upstairs.

B&W 805D3 + DB2 vs Sf Cremona Auditor Ms + REL B3

[miner]

Will one 40lb bag of sand be sufficient for both stands?