B&W 802D3

douglas posted:

Hello RJFK. The  802D3s are in the same position as the802 D2s which is about 60 cm from the side walls and 30 cm from the rear for both speakers. All dimensions from the side and rear of L/Ss. Speakers about 85 cm apart. Dealer set them up and they have not been moved. Not at 94 kg. They are both sides of a fireplace and all walls 9" sold brick.

One dealer, not my regular one, suggested 800D3s would work in in my room. I think they may have been chasing the money as the regular guy reckoned they would be too big. not that much bigger or heavier, but a £7k increase. Too much in both cases with larger bass units.

Douglas,  by most expectations placement of 85 cm apart would seem to be  close, same for 30 cm to back wall. Does this suggest that B&W 800's can be placed close to back wall and not far apart without being excessively resonant and still dispersing coherent musical portrait?     

Hi Douglas,

Congratulations on your 802D3s.

The D3s are a completely new designed speaker compared to the D2s with only a couple of components carried forward.

What would you describe as the main improvement in your 802D3s compared to your 802D2s?

All the best,

Richard