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B&W 805D stands? Experience?

I own the B&W 805D's and currently have them placed on Target Steel Four post stands which are filled with oven dried sand. Four pieces of Blutack is used on each speaker to couple it to the top of the metal stand. I would really like to hear from owners that either have the specified matching B&W stand with them, or that had or tried other stands and moved up to the matching stands. I only purchased the Target stands to save money at time of purchase, as my dealer sold me the Targets at his cost of $203 ($300 retail). I wasn't prepared to spend an additional $700 at the time I purchased my 805D's for the proprietary stands. Please tell me the differences you have heard, if any, between other metal stands and the matching 805D stands. My wife thinks the B&W stands look like "duck feet" but if they are truely worthy of the cost, I will make the change. Please also specify if you have them filled with sand or lead shot also. Any feedback is appreciated.
bavarian05
sacman
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I noticed a huge difference in the bass between the cheapo Target and the B&W stands. The original stands also allow you to attach the speakers to each plate which makes the difference IMHO. I filled mine with sand. I highly recommend the OEM stands.
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stanwal
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I have a pair of older 805s on some Atacama stands that are very good and handsome to my eye but I am not sure they are still available. I think I put Atabits in them; this is steel rather than lead shot but similar. I have used Blutak but usually use something to isolate the speaker from the stand rather than bond it to it. I am getting ready to set up my Spendor S 100s again and will use some SR MIGs under the speakers. The interface between the stand and speaker makes a considerable difference but opinions and tastes differ on what is best. Target stands are good for the money [I have some and use to be a dealer] , Atacama, Skylan and Sound Anchors [have them also] are better but cost more. Skylan would be cheaper than B&Ws stands and are quite good; mine are filled with cat litter. I have lead shot in my SAs; again all fillings make a difference and little agreement as to which is better. I have used sand also.
bavarian05 OP
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Anyone tried the rubberized nubs that B&W provide with the new 805d's to couple them to a stand? As stated above, I am currently using Blutack, but have not tried the provided "nubs". Maybe they would be a good option to try before I try a different stand... Sounds lazy I know, as I already have them, but will need to dig out my original boxes from the storage closet to access them, which is a lot more effort and time than one would think...
I am also wondering if I move the speaker further forward (maybe 1-2") on my existing stands to be more comparable in support to the way the B&W stands are built with the pillar to the rear. Not sure if they built them that way for pure aesthetics or for best sound...
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
Try what you have first; it is cheaper.
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dave_b
3,159 posts
 
The new PM1's are going to make the 805's obsolete I'm afraid...the stands are out of this world gorgeous as well and they bolt to the speakers. I bought them over the 805's. The Absolute Sound has indicated that they are something special and will be reviewing them shortly. FYI
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