Comments for B&W 804S Floor-Standing Speakers at http://www.hometheaterhifi.com , comment 1 to 11 out of 11 comments http://www.hometheaterhifi.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:27:31 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/speakers-products-menu-column1-42/16-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-4021 Eric, how big is your room? You might want to try some corner bass traps, they can make a huge difference. - Stephen Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:22:37 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/speakers-products-menu-column1-42/16-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-4019 I too am surprised that you're lacking bass. I'm actually getting crushed by it. So much so, that I can't really hear the mid-ranges. I'm experimenting with bi-channeling the 804s to lower their output. But, it could be my room. Or, even my hearing. (I hope not the hearing!) McIntosh mx-120 Rotel 1076 B&W - L&R 804s, 805s center and surrounds. Velodyne 12" sub - Eric Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:37:27 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/speakers-products-menu-column1-42/16-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-3906 A subwoofer for musical purposes? A subwoofer is only needed for soundtracks/film. Nowadays subbass is added to many recordings, which pretty much ruins it for me: it makes the recording unpleasant. (and I really don't mind the bass kik!) Carefull placement of a speaker which has bass ports is always highly recommended. - Jupiter8 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:22:26 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/speakers-products-menu-column1-42/16-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-2805 10 year old set , reportedly low hours of operation Can anyone suggest a value $$$for these , Also will a rotel RA 1412 be a good power source I play mostly smooth Jazz Sanborn Elliot etc . All comments Sincerely appreciated Doug - doug morgan Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:44:31 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/speakers-products-menu-column1-42/16-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-2444 i have a pair of b&w 803s and a pair of b&w 804s and a b&w htm3s center speaker powerd by a rotel rmb 1095 amp (200 watts x 5 ch)is my amp powerful enough as i love to play my music very very loud. - scott Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:16:06 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/speakers-products-menu-column1-42/16-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1465 the 804s is an outstanding speaker! the lack of bass i hear people mentioning is because the action is so tight & clean. most people equate good bass to what i consider distoration. it is not that the 804s lacks good bass it that the 804s delivers tight un-distorted bass or very clean bass. i don't know who would pay the $4500 price for these mains & not add a supporting cast ie. a subwoofer & center. try the 804s & the htm3s center & two martin logan dynamo subs (w/side surround ds8s &/rear surround ccm-80) & you will have a system that will sound as good as most systems costing many thousands more by improving the acoustics of the listening area. A system w/a properly insulated walls & ceiling & some cathedral sound panel in the corners will out perform system costing thousands more. most so called audiophile spend zero dollars improving the acoustic quality of their listing area. insulation & cathedral sound panels for example cost a lot less than upgrading a few notches on their speakers & components! - KODG MAN Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:34:53 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/speakers-products-menu-column1-42/16-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1449 Currnetly i am using B&W 804s speakers with Pioneer vsx d2s amplifier. I am planning to change my amp to Onkyo 706 or 806. Any suggestions i would appreciate. - MV Sharma Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:58:28 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/speakers-products-menu-column1-42/16-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1284 I am currently evaluating for my 804S speakers the following electronics combination: - Linn Akurate (amp 2200, pre-AMP and CD player) - Classe Electronics(CDP 102, CAP2100) I was to know which of these two options are a better match here.. I am a novice and have reached a stage where I am able to make a marginal difference between the two combination in demonstrations but there is a price difference to consider aswell. Not sure paying for the expensive Linn would be the good investment. I plan to use my speakers for 2 channel music only! Would appreciate any guidance here. - vikaschhariya Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:02:57 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/speakers-products-menu-column1-42/16-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-994 I am surprised you lacked bass; in my audition of these bass was not an issue, in fact it was an area that impressed me. I also have a friend that owns a set and while I haven't heard them, as h lives a ways a way, he too is impressed with the bass. I would look elsewhere in that chain for a lack of bottom end...and just because an amp is rated at a high level, or higher level, doesn't ensure a good bottom end. - Brian Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:35:54 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/speakers-products-menu-column1-42/16-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-189 Criss, 1/2 way on the 1000 watt sub..... I just bought a 500 watt sub for my 804's and have it turned up probably only 10% for listening to music with a crossover at 60HZ. You are right it does sound great with the added punch! What do you have the crossover set up for the subwoofer? Do you have the 804's set up as large or small speakers for the crossover setting? - Richard Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:02:47 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/speakers-products-menu-column1-42/16-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-23 I have a pair with a B & W 1000w sub turned up not even half way. WOW - criss Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:58:35 +0100