LS800 review

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warlocks1
warlocks1 Posts: 1,284
edited December 2024 in Speakers
When I went to pick them up, I determined the left SDA side wasn’t functioning. Everything else was fine. Turns out the binding post were broken off while trying to move. They replaced all the binding post. I don’t know what was wrong but made a deal hoping it was an easy fix. When I got home and hooked them up, everything was working properly. I assume something is loos inside, but I am not going to worry about it unless it goes back out again.

I spent the day running from my 1.2tl in one room to the L800 in the next.
Playing same songs on each one.
They both sound great and the imaging is great on both
If I had to explain, I would say the 1.2’s are warmer with better midrange.
The L800 are faster and more accurate with a better high and low end
I have no idea how many hours are on the 800’s.
I have 30 inches to each side wall so I installed some acoustic panels. I have no experience with them, but it really improved the sound. The SDA soundstage was wider, but still not as wide as the 1.2tl’s which have much more space to the side walls. I will remove the subwoofers between the speakers and side walls to see if that helps
I am not sure what want a wider soundstage as I am using in a 7.2.4 system with 4 in ceiling speakers. Running an Arcam AVR5 with a 7 x200 B&K amp.
Muck more listening to come. Also have Dirac but haven’t tried running that yet

Still early, but these speakers are even better than I thought they would be.

Thank to all the folks on the forum putting up with all my questions, especially Nooshinjohn.

I will be keeping the L800 and the 1.2tl’s for along time!12cprbh0u7yi.jpeg
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  • msg
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    Noice.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,288
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    Seems to me, that big box in the middle is enjoying the sweet spot alone. I'd move it and bring the two recliners into the middle, or move the loveseat up into that spot. Maybe its distorted, but the love seat in the rear is pretty far back for a theater experience.
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,284
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    Picture is distorted due to trying to get the whole room in the shot
    The couch is 12 feet from a 100 inch TV.
    Thanks
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,288
    edited January 2025
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    warlocks1 wrote: »
    Picture is distorted due to trying to get the whole room in the shot
    The couch is 12 feet from a 100 inch TV.
    Thanks

    Yep, should be closer. 10 feet is just about ideal for a 40 degree THX viewing angle with 2.40 ratio movies. Move it up and put the recliners to the rear. 11.1 feet is the max recommended by THX. You aren't even seeing your 4K resolution at 12 feet.
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  • Clipdat
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    Where's the center channel?
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,284
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    Center is behind the black square. The room is below the upstairs fire place so there a space perfect for amp, receiver and center channel.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 3,053
    edited January 2025
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    billbillw wrote: »
    warlocks1 wrote: »
    Picture is distorted due to trying to get the whole room in the shot
    The couch is 12 feet from a 100 inch TV.
    Thanks

    Yep, should be closer. 10 feet is just about ideal for a 40 degree THX viewing angle with 2.40 ratio movies. Move it up and put the recliners to the rear. 11.1 feet is the max recommended by THX. You aren't even seeing your 4K resolution at 12 feet.

    Agreed! My viewing distance is just under 1.5 x the diagonal width of my display. Which is crazy when you grew up watching a 24" tube television from across the room :o And what did moms always say when you were right up on it...."you kids better get away from that TV, you're going to ruin your eyes"
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
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    Now it is the opposite

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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,284
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    Weekly update
    I do love the L800. Great speaker

    I enjoy the 1.2tl’s more. They are so warm and inviting.
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 2,691
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    This ^^^ is the post I need to read whenever I think I'm ready to try something new in place of the RTA 15TLs.

    Brian

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  • msg
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    Hey Brian, don't you think you're ready to try something new in place of the RTA 15TLs?
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  • bcwsrt
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    See above, Scott!

    Brian

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  • honestaquarian
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    bcwsrt wrote: »
    See above, Scott!

    Nothing wrong with RTA15tl's! I had a pair and LOVED them. One of the few non SDA's that I would happily live with and not miss my SDA's too much.
    @bcwsrt What finish do you have on them?

    I would also love to get my little ears on some L800's. I've never even seen them in person.
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 2,691
    edited January 2025
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Brian's not ready to play with the big boys yet... still has some growing up to do first. I did hear he is almost tall enough to ride "Finding Nemo" next time he goes to Disneyland! :p

    I love this place! 😂😂
    honestaquarian wrote: »
    bcwsrt wrote: »
    See above, Scott!

    Nothing wrong with RTA15tl's! I had a pair and LOVED them. One of the few non SDA's that I would happily live with and not miss my SDA's too much.
    @bcwsrt What finish do you have on them?

    I would also love to get my little ears on some L800's. I've never even seen them in person.

    Mine are the walnut finish. I've had them since new. @pitdogg2 rebuilt the crossovers in them for me coming up on two years ago, plus I got a lot of other help from numerous other members here at the same time. I have reconnected with them in a big way ever since.

    I would love to hear the L800s, myself, as well as the L600s! My mind is open to newer stuff, but a post like @warlocks1's makes me feel great about the vintage speakers I have!

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  • billbillw
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    bcwsrt wrote: »
    This ^^^ is the post I need to read whenever I think I'm ready to try something new in place of the RTA 15TLs.

    How is your eyesight? I can see that 1.2 could be mistaken for 15 if someone didn't have good corrected vision. Hope that's not the case here.
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  • msg
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    Brian is asking for permission from us to buy new speakers. Nay, peer pressure him into it, so that he can blame us later.

    Are we going to let him down?
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    billbillw wrote: »
    bcwsrt wrote: »
    This ^^^ is the post I need to read whenever I think I'm ready to try something new in place of the RTA 15TLs.

    How is your eyesight? I can see that 1.2 could be mistaken for 15 if someone didn't have good corrected vision. Hope that's not the case here.

    WTF are you talking about?
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,288
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    F1nut wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »
    bcwsrt wrote: »
    This ^^^ is the post I need to read whenever I think I'm ready to try something new in place of the RTA 15TLs.

    How is your eyesight? I can see that 1.2 could be mistaken for 15 if someone didn't have good corrected vision. Hope that's not the case here.

    WTF are you talking about?

    Seriously? It flew over your head I guess. T'was a joke.
    warlocks1 wrote: »
    Weekly update
    I do love the L800. Great speaker

    I enjoy the 1.2tl’s more. They are so warm and inviting.
    bcwsrt wrote: »
    This ^^^ is the post I need to read whenever I think I'm ready to try something new in place of the RTA 15TLs.

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  • F1nut
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    More like epic fail.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,077
    edited January 2025
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    15'S mistaken for 1.2's ??

    Maybe....if someone hit you upside the head with a 2 by 4 and scattered your vision. Eh, what do I know, I see bo-obs in everything.
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  • billbillw
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    tonyb wrote: »
    15'S mistaken for 1.2's ??

    Maybe....if someone hit you upside the head with a 2 by 4 and scattered your vision. Eh, what do I know, I see bo-obs in everything.

    The writing, on screen, not the actual speakers. Geeze guys...1.2Tl vs 15TL with bad eyesight?
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 3,053
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    billbillw wrote: »
    tonyb wrote: »
    15'S mistaken for 1.2's ??

    Maybe....if someone hit you upside the head with a 2 by 4 and scattered your vision. Eh, what do I know, I see bo-obs in everything.

    The writing, on screen, not the actual speakers. Geeze guys...1.2Tl vs 15TL with bad eyesight?

    Going around giving flattop haircuts again?? :D
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