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Room size for B&W 802D???

Is bass boom going to be a problem with B&W 802Ds in a 13' x 24' room with 9' ceilings?

http://www.waterwaysapartments.com/1bedroom.html

The speakers are placed up in the dining room facing out into the living room. I can move them at up to 3' off the back wall but they will be no more than 2' off the side walls.

I have wall-to-wall carpeting, a heavy wool 8' x 10' area rug in front of the speakers...facing a leather couch.

I've been running 803S's with no problems.
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nickt
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I think you should be okay. The 802d puts out a whole lot more bass than your 803s. You will love it. I had them both. You need a Krell amp to get the best out of your speakers though. I use a 700cx.
Nick
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shadorne
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Bass may not be a problem for you - but it may be an issue for neighbors, as deep bass travels far.
dmccombs
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You should be fine. I have the 802Ds and a similar sized room with an opening to a dining room and hallway. My room is 15'x27' with 8 foot ceilings.

I end up with a room node from 20hz-30hz due o the length of the room. Even 703s did that though. It is managable though.

Start with the 802Ds ~20" from the side walls, and ~24" from the fronts wall. Give this a listen. If it sounds boomy, then pull the speakers out a little bit more from the walls.

Darrell
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