Did a pretty damn nice 2 channel system today.

mantis
mantis Posts: 17,195
edited February 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
Whats up all???

Today was a very good day. My partner and myself got to install one of my all time favorite speakers.... The awesome and powerful 802 D series.
All I can say is unbelievable. Fit and finish second to none. The natural chreey finish can make ones heart stop. Before we even hooked them up, I was in awe... My god...

Dude had a pair of Thiel 3.7's that he just could not get to his liking. He was powering them with a pair of Classe Mono's. All wires where Audioquest.

Here is a few snaps for your viewing pleasure.IMG_0832.jpg
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Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited February 2009
    Lucky dog you!!! How long did you hang around & give your ears a treat. They sure would look good in my room!!
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited February 2009
    I like them with tubes. I've heard them with Classe', but after
    glass, it just wasn't the same. Still, a very nice setup. Better than
    anything I've had around here. Someday.......
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited February 2009
    Doesn't look like much breathing space for those Classe mono's.

    Wes
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2009
    What a beautiful pair of B&Ws. I've actually never seen these guys up close, only photos. But they look great in your room!

    What's on the music playlist agenda for those?

    cnh
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,195
    edited February 2009
    I-SIG wrote: »
    Doesn't look like much breathing space for those Classe mono's.

    Wes

    Actually there is a good amount of room in there and the back is removed. They don't get to hot in there.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,195
    edited February 2009
    cnh wrote: »
    What a beautiful pair of B&Ws. I've actually never seen these guys up close, only photos. But they look great in your room!

    What's on the music playlist agenda for those?

    cnh
    I'm not sure, the customer had something already in the cd player when we sat and listened to it. I didn't ask who it was but even right out of the box they where sounding pretty good. They require a lot of break in time. He is going to let them play before he really sits down with them.

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2009
    I'd say that your customer has better taste in Audio gear than he does in room decor.

    I'm sure the sound is to die for,just close your eyes :D
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2009
    Why would anyone hide those monos in a cabinet.
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited February 2009
    Awsome speakers.. Congrat..
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited February 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    Nice! But that tweeter in the black enclosure reminds of one of them Magic 8 Balls.

    +1 Exactly what I was thinking. The looks don't do it for me.
    Speakers: Polk LSi15
    Pre: Adcom GFP-750 with HT Bypass
    Amp: Pass Labs X-150
    CD/DVD Player: Classe CDP-10
    Interconnects: MIT Shortgun S3 Pro XLR
    Speaker cables: MIT MH-750 bi-wire
    TT:Micro Seiki DD-35
    Cartridge:Denon DL-160
    Phono Pre:PS Audio GCPH
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited February 2009
    Man, you have it rough.:D I listened to the N802's when I was auditioning speakers. They were my second choice. If I would have heard the "D" series they probably would be sitting in my room instead of the Revels.They are that good. Still may get a pair one day.
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  • GEBBY44
    GEBBY44 Posts: 939
    edited February 2009
    Damn, mantis, that looks like it was fun. I would have never left. Where in PA do you work? I would love to come work doing audio installs if the whole college degree doesn't help me get a job come June:o
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited February 2009
    I have always liked the B&W diamond line. My buddy started off with the 803S, then traded up to the 803D. After almost another year, traded up to the 802D's powered by Classe. I was a very very lucky recipient of his upgrades. He gave me the htm2d when he upgraded to the htm1d. I recently got myself the 803D's to go with the center. The color is a mismatch though, the center is black and my 803D's are rosenut. When I head back to Oklahoma next week, Ill post pics of my setup. I however, do not have those Classe amps.

    Halen
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited February 2009
    I like the picture of the box...

    It's about all I could afford - maybe.
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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