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.
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!
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!
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