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Bowers and Wilkins 805s, use as TV speakers ??????

Need opinions.....

I have 2 B&W 805s speakers with stands that I was planning to sell, as new speakers have arrived for my dedicated audio system (located in the music room). We just bought a new 65" Panasonic plasma TV (for the family room) which has extremely poor speakers built-in to the TV cabinet.

We do have an Oppo Blu-Ray player, but watch very few movies. The purchase of an external speaker system is a must. Was thinking about the B&W Panorama sound bar (retail at $2k) as I really have no desire for a surround system at this time.

As I was placing the 'for sale' ad for my 805s' I was wondering if the 805's would do the trick? Or, would the sound bar be better for this purpose? Again, not looking for surround sound, just want full sound.

Has anyone ever used these as TV speakers? Looking forward to your thoughts. Thanks!
bhpedalpusher
steveaudio
331 posts
 
M805's, or N805's? Neither are my favorite speaker (I've owned both), but you & lots of other people love them.

Anyway, I routinely watch movies & even general TV thru 2 channel audio systems hooked up to both of my TV's. Very satisfying, depending on the speakers, amps, etc. of course. I'm using little Spendor S3/5 SE's in my "bedroom system" right now, for TV, movies, & music, & they are terrific.

Anyway, I say, keep the 805's & even the Rotel amp, & use them with your new TV. It can also be a "dual purpose" music listening/movie watching system that way, with a CDP, or tuner, etc.
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
I used a stereo pair of speakers with TV for years and years (first ADS L1090s) and later Mirage M5si's with no ill effects. I used a stereo pair for 18 years before I finally got a digital processor and added a center and surrounds. WIth a good, clear speaker with good midrange (which the 805s have) you can hear everything including dialog just fine. Just make sure you configure the Oppo for 2-channel mixdown and you should be fine.
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nonoise
10,825 posts
 
Bhpedalpusher,

Mine is just a simple set up due to room constraints. I have the LCD TV centered between the speakers with my stereo rack off to one side of TV. The speakers are of equal distance from the TV. This set up is along the long wall.

My amp is a Burson PI-160 intergrated. As good as your speakers are along with that amp (I used to own a Rotel RB-1080) you should have no problem getting good results.

All the best,
Nonoise
bhpedalpusher OP
18 posts
 
Thank you to everyone for your time and advice!

Through your comments, I have decided to utilize the 805s' along with the Rotel RB-1080 and see how they do for this purpose. I have an extra Rel Q108 that I can throw into the mix as well. This might help out with the low end.

Again, a "Huge" "Thank you" to all!

Jim
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