System edited: Over the summer I upgraded from a two channel amplifier to monoblock amps. That change trigger a re-configuration of my set up racks and 14 other small positioning tweaks including mounting display to the wall.

edpowers February 07, 2010 13:25

System edited: Traded C220 for the new C2300. Big upgrade. I'm very pleased. Also added Sound Anchors for the B&W speakers. Well worth the resonable cost.

edpowers September 19, 2008 00:56

System edited: I'm loving the synergy of all mac equipment.

edpowers February 08, 2008 23:06

System edited: Traded in surround sound equipment for 803D speakers and have gone back to two channel system until I have fewer compromises.

edpowers August 22, 2006 00:52

System edited: Traded Cary CD player for a Wadia

edpowers August 03, 2006 22:57

System edited: Added a McIntosh amplifier for the front two channels. Thanks for the advice Graham.

edpowers May 07, 2006 09:54

System edited: Updated pictures. The panels on the rear wall are Auralex Sonoflat and are 2" thick.

edpowers April 16, 2006 12:02

I hear people get seriously addicted once they start using that mcintosh stuff, lol. Those blue level meters sure are cool.

Instead, I added a VTL tube preamp and 2 channel is now very enjoyable.

edpowers January 15, 2006 05:47

System edited: The Cary disc player in the picture is a DVD6, but I eventually bought a 303/200 cd player instead.

edpowers January 04, 2006 00:53

The room is 11' x 16' with an opening to the kitchen on one side, and the ceiling is sloped right to left between 7' to 10'.
The sub blends with the speakers perfectly, I would have never wanted a B&W sub before this model came out (and the version in black is absolutely beautiful, but there are no good pictures of the PV1 in that color on the B&W website). Right now I have the EQ set to I, and the gain is set at the half way mark.
The sub isn't lacking compared with the related equipment. Even with the sub level on the Rotel processor set to -3, I still have a bump in room frequency response of +8 db in the 50Hz to 80 Hz range.

edpowers July 26, 2005 13:23

System edited: picture added of current set up

edpowers July 25, 2005 11:56

System edited: Added B&W PV-1 subwoofer.

edpowers June 26, 2005 17:54

System edited: Added matching surround speakers on B&W stands

edpowers January 28, 2005 11:49

I actually got the speaker cables used, and for a great price ($600). I know I'll also get the upgrade bug and replace the electronics as my income allows. The cables are an attempt to stay ahead of the curve.

edpowers December 26, 2004 13:04

System edited: Added Center Channel Speaker

edpowers November 01, 2004 11:58

The rolloff on the 703's is -6db at 30hz. My personal taste would be for a bit stronger deep bass presence. I love the forward sounding B&W midrange (especially with horn sounds), and it was an easy decision to plan on adding a sub later to satisfy my bass preference.
I would also desire more punch from drums and a silkier, less harsh sound from cd's. I've already spent a lot of time placing the speakers properly, and the Tara Labs cables dramatically improved the soundstage as well as the overall fullness. Im thinking the problem may be the Marantz and I'm considering upgrading to maybe a Cary(?) cd player to deliver a better timbre and a silky smoothness. I welcome opinions.
I agree, for multi channel sources the center speaker is very important. I plan to add the matching 7 series B&W for a center channel.
The BP-8's were my former main speakers, and they are acting as rear speakers until I can afford better. They are a bi-polar design and tonal balance changes a lot depending on how close to the wall the rear firing drivers are. I have them set as 'small' speakers on the processor to minimize the effect.

edpowers August 25, 2004 22:57