First time I have ever posted in a blog but need some help. Trying to get audio for my open concept family room/kitchen. Its a big space - the family room part is probably 24 feet wide (on this wall is where the TV would be), and 15 feet deep, but there is no back wall cause it opens up the...

Pair B&W DS3 Surround Speakers - $300 + Shipping. Like new condition. Very little use and looks great. Will be shipped in original box and in original packaging. The DS3 is a wall mounted surround speaker. I am the original owner of these speakers from a non-smoking home. I have both...

At the moment I don't have space for a center speaker but as we're moving soon there will finally be room for one. I've seen a lot of articles about center speaker orientation and it seems that vertical orientation is preferred over horizontal. The B&W CDM center speaker hás a vertical...

Hi all. I currently have a McIntosh MC-302, and a pair of B&W 802D speakers. I would like to try to get the surround sound effect for music and maybe home theater. I was wondering if I would need a preamp like McIntosh MX134 in order to fully achieve that, or is it unnecessary?

I have recently come in to some B&W 702 S2s, my plan for which is to use as a 2-channel music only system in a more formal entertaining space (open concept great room/kitchen that's like 16'x35'). Space otherwise being tight, I am locked in on an integrated amp for this system. Phono stage...

Hi, my current setup is: Emotiva XMC-2 plus XPA-5 Fronts - B&W 702 S2 Center - B&W HTM72 (I do not have place on shelf for HTM71) and currently looking for surround speakers to finsh setup. My room is about 40 m2 (I have attached room plan). I see two possbile choices for me based on my...

Hi all! It's coming down to the wire here on a sub upgrade. Please help me choose. 1) Budget: $650 max out the door cost 2) Size requirements: None 3) Room Dimensions: Office/Home Theater Room L: 18.18' W: 9.3' H: 7.6' Total of about 1320 cubic feet Viewing distance ~8 feet 4) Primary...

So recently one of the Rotel and B&W dealers has a had a sale and the Rotel A14 caught my attention as it was marked down quite a bit. To give a background I currently have the old Rotel RA-12 + Denon 4500h+ Paradigm Studio 20 v5 bookshelves + PB4000 sub and I love this setup. I love Rotel's...

I need some recommendations, please. I have painted myself into a corner with my wife. I just ordered a pair of b&W 606 speakers that I intend to use as desk speakers. They will be wall-mounted above my computer desk. I have an Integra integrated stereo amp that I was going to use to power...

KEF Reference 5 vs. B&W 802 D3 speakers - which one better? please guide me which one I'm considering buying KEF Reference 5 or B&W 802 D3 speakers. I currently have McIntosh MC2152 power amp and C70 for preamp. Which one of these set of speakers will give me the best sounds. Please share...

I’m cleaning out unused gear I have. Some barely used. Down sized my house last year and just makes no sense to have multiple systems anymore All items are like new with factory boxes and accessories not even used Prices are firm plus shipping. Payment through PayPal or Apple Pay Marantz...

Hello I’m new here, I do not know a lot about this topic (how formats and audio processing work). So, will you please include the basic’s in your comments. I own a Dragonfly Cobalt (USB DAC) and use B&W P9 for music (laptop and IPhone). I also really enjoy watching movies & TV-shows. I...

Hi guys! First off thanks again for having me in this forum, I'm somewhat of a n00b when it comes to this stuff so thank you in advance for the advice and help, with all this free time on my hands I'm looking for ways to tweak and improve my home surround sound speaker setup. I currently have a...

Hi there, I am looking to buy a new Amp to go with my B&W 685 v1. To later go with my Tannoy Mercury V4. I do have an eye on either : - Nad C338 - Yamaha A-S501 - Cambrige Topaz SR20 - Denon PMA - 600NE So I can connect my vintage phono, a vintage Rotel CD...

Hi All, Building a new house and looking to put a number of in-ceiling speakers throughout. I've narrowed choices down to the following options (first in higher use / surround areas with the second in 2-speaker set ups that aren't used that much). B&W CCM683 CCM682 Paradigm CI Elite E80 CI...

B&W CDM 7NT left, right and center channel speakers for sale. The left and right floorstanders are in dark cherry and the center speaker is black. There is a dent in one tweeter dome on the floorstanders that does not affect performance, and the speakers are in excellent cosmetic/operational...

FOR SALE: I have new/never used replacement tweeters, with original box and packaging for the Bowers & Wilkins CM (S1) series of speakers: Tweeter for CM1/7 series (SKU ZZ22943): $40 (Perfect A+) Tweeter and tube for CM5/CM9/CMC2 (SKU ZZ24328): $60 (Perfect A+) Tweeter and tube for...

Hi to everyone, I'm currently moving to a new home. I am working on my home-cinema setup, and I am currently trying to install 4x B&W BB6C (back boxes) in the ceiling. However, on the manual, there is a step (4) where they use some sort of tape to seal it. I don't know what this tape is, nor...

FS: Klipsch RP-600M Bookshelf Speakers (SOLD) The Klipsch RP-600M has been the darlings of the audiophile world for the past year. Unmatched clarity and immediacy with a live yet refined presentation. Price $425, includes original box and accessories. Local pick-up in Houston, TX preferred...

Speaker dilemma - Existing B&W LCR and need advice for the remaining configuration I need help with my next move on building and designing my home theater. I currently have an older set of B&W 604 S3 L and R floor standing speakers and matching center channel. I have not purchased anything for...