B W 801II w/upgrade vs. 801III ????

I found the stands to be a down grade in that I prefer the tweeters to be almost ear height. I found with proper electronics, cables, etc. that a 1" cone point is best for
true to life sound. The stands in my belief were mainly made for studio situations to raise them above the consoles. Remember they were used in many studios and then the audiophile also tried them for tweaks. If you need or like the stands go for it though. Good choice on the series II with the North Creeks. I also have the latest 801 III boxes and they now come as one for each speaker. The earlier North Creeks used to be four boxes and that has since changed I was told from North Creek.

Thanks Krell1. I have the one box version NC as well.
Great point of the tweeter being ear level, I am in the same belief. How about from a bass standpoint? Raised or on the castors?

Dan

NO CASTORS!!!

So if given the option, these speakers should sit either ON the floor or on stands. What is the problem with castors?

They degrade the sound. Get the stands and add the large Polycrystal brass cones which are a lot better than the Tone cones. If yu sit far away enough, the tweeters will be at ear level. Is the bottom panel removed? It should so that it does'nt resonate with the music.