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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

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bhpedalpusher OP
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Thank you for the responses so far! It is a dilemma!

Kal, as far as the amp goes, I do have a Rotel RB-1080 200w/ch that I can use (and have been using) with the 805s'. Just never thought about this arrangement for the TV situation. To be honest, the Rotel was going to go on the selling block at the same time as the 805s'.

The 805s has been a great speaker and I don't want to regret selling them if they will do a better job than the sound bar. Another option might be to use them for the left and right channels, then add a center channel at a later date. I haven't looked into it but I am sure B&W makes a good/decent center channel speaker.

Has anyone else ever heard the 805s' used in a TV arrangement? If so, did you use a center channel, if so, which one did you prefer?

Jim

Bill, if I do decide to let them go, will let you know.
bhpedalpusher OP
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Bill,

I am in Pasadena, California, near Los Angeles.
bhpedalpusher OP
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Nonoise,

How do you have yours set up? What type of amp are you using?

J
bhpedalpusher OP
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Tom,

Thank you for the advice. That might be a nice option.

J
bhpedalpusher OP
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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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