If you don't mind my asking...who is the manufacturer of the center channel speaker stand?


My set-up includes 3 501s, HTM1, and N801s (not the diamonds)

Which, by the way, I was wondering how the diamonds compare to the non-diamonds?

The center speaker stand is the B&W stand...I am thinking of either putting something under it to get it a few inches higher or replacing it...the stand is fine, but I would like to get the tweeter a little higher, to get it closer to the height of the 800Ds tweeters.

I have noticed that the rears blend much better, so the surround feeling is enhanced. I think this is a function of the tweeters as well as going from 805s with less low end and the 803Ds obviously have more.

__________________
5.1 Theatre: B&W 800Ds, HTM1D, 803Ds, 2 JL Audio F113s, McIntosh MC501s, MC303, Classe SSP800, Oppo BD83, JVC RS2, 119" DaLite,2RGPC 400Ps, PS Audio Powerplant
2.1 System: B&W 805Ds, Rel R305, McIntosh C500T(Gold Lions), MC501s, Olive 4HD, VPI Classic/Benz Glider SH, PS Audio PPP...MEN220 on order

Your signature now says you have an HTM1D? ANy new pics?

__________________
For I am not ashamed, for I know [in] Whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able...

A dealer near me has brand new 802D speakers in rosenut (last years model) discounted from 15 grand to 10 grand. That is a smoking good deal

__________________
2 Channel Mcintosh MC501's(2) , Mcintosh MCD500, Sonus Faber Elipsa Speakers,PS Audio PPP, Wireworld
Home Theater Mcintosh MC207, Mcintosh MX120, Magnepan MGIIIa, Paridigm dipole surround, Mitsubishi HD projector, JL audio-F112 subwoofer X 2, Velodyne center channel

Yes, I added the HTM1D...luv it, massive difference in unifying the front sound stage (though I wasn't compaining before!).

A few pics:






Cheers!

Mike

__________________
5.1 Theatre: B&W 800Ds, HTM1D, 803Ds, 2 JL Audio F113s, McIntosh MC501s, MC303, Classe SSP800, Oppo BD83, JVC RS2, 119" DaLite,2RGPC 400Ps, PS Audio Powerplant
2.1 System: B&W 805Ds, Rel R305, McIntosh C500T(Gold Lions), MC501s, Olive 4HD, VPI Classic/Benz Glider SH, PS Audio PPP...MEN220 on order

Mike, that looks great. I've always had a hard time getting my head around that big boy on the floor vs. being on a stand. I haven't heard it, so my perspective is one of ignorance.

__________________
B&W 802D(2) B&W HTMD2 B&W 803D(2) B&W ASW825 McIntosh MC501(3) MC402 MX-136 MVP-871 Benchmark DAC1 Apple Mac Mini Rega P3-24 RGPC 400 pro WireWorld Interconnects

Mike, sweet looking set up! Congrats!!

__________________
Randy - Wilson Sophia 2; BAT VK-600SE, BAT VK-52SE, JL Audio F113 x2; Perp. Tech. DAC (EA mod), Exact Power EP-15 and SP-15, Oppo BDP-83 SE, Emotiva MPS-1 and DMC-1; Marantz VP-15S front projector, 92" Stewart Firehawk; Rocket 200, 300 and 750

Mike...is it unbelievable? Tell me man, is it? I can handle it!

__________________
For I am not ashamed, for I know [in] Whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able...

Haha, yes!

Listening to SACDs & S+DVDAs on my oppo makes for a pretty sublime experience...Dire Straits Brothers In Arms just fills the room. Like I mentioned, it wasn't that I was complaining previously, but the big guy really fits with the 800Ds!

As for having it on the ground, I too found it a little strange, though the pics don't show it, it is adjusted so it is tilted upwards at the sitting area. I am still thinking of having the guy who did my amp stands build me something to match and lift it off the ground. Plus with the spikes and 200 lbs, I can barely move the big sob!

__________________
5.1 Theatre: B&W 800Ds, HTM1D, 803Ds, 2 JL Audio F113s, McIntosh MC501s, MC303, Classe SSP800, Oppo BD83, JVC RS2, 119" DaLite,2RGPC 400Ps, PS Audio Powerplant
2.1 System: B&W 805Ds, Rel R305, McIntosh C500T(Gold Lions), MC501s, Olive 4HD, VPI Classic/Benz Glider SH, PS Audio PPP...MEN220 on order

Great point about the angle, and I've no doubt you've taken everything to the next level. Moving that center's about as hernia-inducing as that MC303!

__________________
B&W 802D(2) B&W HTMD2 B&W 803D(2) B&W ASW825 McIntosh MC501(3) MC402 MX-136 MVP-871 Benchmark DAC1 Apple Mac Mini Rega P3-24 RGPC 400 pro WireWorld Interconnects