It has arrived - speakers are here!!

Joey_V
Joey_V Posts: 8,551
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So it has arrived... On their pallets. Getting some friends over to lift them off the pallets and upstairs to the stereo room. Stupid freight people actually took the speakers off the pallet and started to "shimmee" the speakers across the truck floor.

I walked up to the truck and was like - dude what are you guys doing?? That's supposed to remain on the pallet.

They're like - these are only speakers man.

I was like - dude those are $15,000... They need to remain on the pallet.

So they put them back on the pallet but not before they chipped on of the black foam panels on the bottom. Pissed me off how callous they can be.

Anyway, they look to be in good shape looking at the box (otherwise)... So I'm hoping the interior is fine and the diamond tweeters remain intact. The cross over is in the plinth/base so I'm sure that's ok and nothing is loose within the cabinet.

Anyway, I gotta get these up to my room and I gotta go back to sleep since I work the night shift tonight... But I'm off the next 2 days!!

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    And the speakers are anti-gravity speakers... stupid photo insert app....
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    edited March 2015
    You can see that the top of the boxes almost touch the garage door...
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    Hahah.. not ready yet bro
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    You've got to be through the roof excited!
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    We'll need lots and lots of pictures when they're set up.
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  • scotvl
    scotvl Posts: 88
    Wish I was nearby to lend you a hand or back to get those beauties upstairs.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    You've got to be through the roof excited!

    Yeah I worked the night shift last night and again tonight... Went to be right after my shift when I got home this morning... Slept for almost 4 hours before the freight guys came... I have to go back to bed but I'm too excited... I need atleast another 4 hours of sleep before I'm functional for one last night shift before my 2 days off... Figured I'll get them up by 3pm here in Texas and then sleep till 8 and the go to work at 9p and then come back at 6a...

    Still kinda bummed that they chipped off some styrofoam on the bottom. The delivery guys are so dumb.

    I'm going to complain to the freight company tomorrow.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    scotvl wrote: »
    Wish I was nearby to lend you a hand or back to get those beauties upstairs.

    Me too man me too
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    DSkip wrote: »
    scotvl wrote: »
    Wish I was nearby to lend you a hand or back to get those beauties upstairs.

    I offered. He's not ready. :|

    Skip -

    Oh man.. I thought you meant "come by and listen"... that's why I said I'm not ready.

    For moving them up?? I could use a hand LOL!

    Yeah but I got 2 friends coming right now so I think I'm good there. BUt I was so excited when it first came that I was trying to see if I could do it myself... then I realized... umm.... no.

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    DSkip wrote: »
    Lol. Let me know if you need any help. I'm on spring break this week, so I might have a bit of time to drop by. That is, if you can pull me away from the x.

    Bring em for a A/B compare for giggles.....
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,701
    When my speakers were delivered the freight company did not send a lift gate truck like they were paid to do so me and the truck driver had to lift them off the back of the 18 wheeler. Then it was my job to get them in the house and setup.

    I did it without any help. I just don't think you are motivated enough. :)
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    Holy crapballs that was hard.... they're finally upstairs but holy cow that was difficult. Could not imagine the 800 diamonds. I'm seriously going to have to hire piano movers for that.
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,701
    Cool. bet you can't wait to get them going.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    Glad the 802s arrived Joey!
    I can relate...especially after moving the 2.3TLs up to the bedroom and refusing the aid of a dolly! Hehe.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    I'm going to bed... My little one found the speakers... The tweeter is too high to be touched and I just checked that both diamond tweeters were still functional... :smile:
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    More pics
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    Unboxing the Cary 211 was the worst... I was only able to unbox/uncrate 1... took me like over 30 minutes... so heavy and awkward packaging and dimensions. Taking a break....
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    Finally everything is hooked up.
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 935
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Finally everything is hooked up.

    Pictures or it didn't happen.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    Haha...

    I would say, it is a very rudimentary set up. Still awaiting room treatments to come in next week.

    Need to work on placement, need to look for furniture to place in the room. I initially thought about getting something like a really nice chair ala Eames Chair or the DWR Flight recliner, but I think I want something like a couch to have some adjustability of seating positions and to have more than 1 person in a spot.

    Right now, I'm thinking I am 60% satisfied with the sound.
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  • Joey_V
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    DSkip wrote: »
    Stay away from leather whatever you do. It really likes to bounce those high frequencies around. If you are in a bedroom or the like, you should look at modular designs. Macy's had a few we liked and lovesac also sells a modular sectional now. Go check out Nebraska furniture mart as well. At least you can say you've been there.

    Yep. Will check out what's out there.
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  • Joey_V
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    So far, this is what I got. Playing with the 306 SACD, it's got upsampling and interestingly enough, they actually change the sound. So I was listening to standard non upsampled from the getgo and I was getting this fuzz around the imaging. Then went to 192 and 384 and the fuzz had gone away and the sound appears significantly more holographic. Not sure which I prefer more.

    I still think the room will benefit from a lot of treatment, the sound is not bright at all, but there is definitely some slap echo going on here.

    I think bass is a little light, probably placement dependent... but could be related to 2nd floor installation. Could also be related to amplification and perhaps regardless of how great the 211FE is, perhaps, it's just not the best match for the Diamonds....? Not sure yet, the sound is perhaps 70% of where I think it should be.

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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    Awesome looking gear you got there.

    One can only imagine what your home owners insurance will go up too once you add all that onto the bill :D
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    Placement is everything with the 802's. They are remarkable speakers and one could argue they are one of the very best made at any price.
    One day I would love to own such high end speakers and really build a serious 2 channel listening room.
    Congrats man , jealous over here.
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited March 2015
    absolute audio p_o_r_n

    keep 'em coming
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  • WLDock
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    Very impressive spread there!

    So what are your thoughts on furniture? Minimal, open rack, closed, metal, wood, etc? How does the Mrs. feel about treatments on the walls, color, etc?

    As far as bass....at least your pre has outputs. Gives you options if you decide to add a couple of subs.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    mrbiron wrote: »
    Awesome looking gear you got there.

    One can only imagine what your home owners insurance will go up too once you add all that onto the bill :D

    Yeah... I need to start taking pics of the serial #s and make copies of invoices so I can have them insured. I had a hard time insuring my watches also, so now I just keep them in the safe.
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  • Joey_V
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    DSkip wrote: »
    Is that right speaker far enough away from the door so that they don't hit each other? Looks awful close.

    I lock one of the doors, but I have been playing with positioning and I think it might be away from the doors. Still have a lot of work to do.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,551
    WLDock wrote: »
    Very impressive spread there!

    So what are your thoughts on furniture? Minimal, open rack, closed, metal, wood, etc? How does the Mrs. feel about treatments on the walls, color, etc?

    As far as bass....at least your pre has outputs. Gives you options if you decide to add a couple of subs.

    I was thinking open rack, easy to add components and easy to remove components. The room is all mine, so there is no WAF to satisfy. I have light grey treatments coming. First wave of treatments are coming, but I am assuming I have another load of treatments after that so I can have clouds installed. Perhaps I was thinking of standing absorbers to I can move them around as needed along the side walls.... but I'm not sure yet. I will post pics of the side walls so I can get some input.
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  • Joey_V
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    mantis wrote: »
    Placement is everything with the 802's. They are remarkable speakers and one could argue they are one of the very best made at any price.
    One day I would love to own such high end speakers and really build a serious 2 channel listening room.
    Congrats man , jealous over here.

    Thanks Mantis... appreciate it man.
    DSkip wrote: »
    I'm hoping he gets it set up soon and tries to convert a couple of Texas Usher guys to B&W.

    Hahaha.. you already have your group of Usher guys here.

    At this time, I honestly think I am lacking some bass but will play with set up. I don't mind buying a pair of Velodynes or Rel or JL Audio Fathoms... but I would really rather not deal with subs if I can. I will play with positioning some more. I will also demo a pair of MAC 601 mono blocks to see if I get some punch there, but would have to do it instore and not in-house.

    If I can get the sound to where I like it but without the bass, that really means that I am a bass head and probably the logical step would be to go either 800 diamond and sell these.

    There is also a nagging nagging nagging feeling that I should get a pair of Strads, which even have more slam than the 800 diamonds. I have a demo set in Chicago when I go visit in 2 weeks. That will be VERY telling to how and where my system goes.

    I spoke to the wife yesterday, I asked for clearance to buy a pair of MC601 mono blocks to go with the Cary 211FE - my argument was based on the fact that the 211FE mono blocks may be dangerous for the baby who crawls around.. but the cool running MC601 mono blocks would be great and safe.

    She said she would think about it.
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