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    Chord Mojo 2

    The stereo setup I use is iPad connected to hk 3380 and paired with b & w 706 s2 . Normally steam amazon music only
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    Chord Mojo 2

    Amps table control makes it better but not completely ok . Yes it’s on glass table but it’s kept on these 3 m rubber bumpers which are affixed on the bottom of the speakers
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    Chord Mojo 2

    I recently brought B & W 706 s2 speakers but I find them bright for listening to streaming music on my stereo setup comprising of harman kardon 3380 stereo receiver , speakers and iPad . They are causing me ear fatigue though rest of the family is fine !! I use my iPad directly connected to...
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    Chord Mojo 2

    I recently brought B & W 706 s2 speakers but I find them bright for listening to streaming music on my stereo setup comprising of harman kardon 3380 stereo receiver , speakers and iPad . They are causing me ear fatigue though rest of the family is fine !! I use my iPad directly connected to...
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    Question Are B & W 706 s 2 speakers bright sounding ?

    distance from rear is 0.25 m is a hard constraint now as tv , amp and speakers placed on a glass table for aesthetics . Distance between speakers is 1.5 m . Listening distance 2.5 m. It’s in the lobby with front , left and right walls 5 m+ distance. I tried various setups while keeping the rear...
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    Question Are B & W 706 s 2 speakers bright sounding ?

    Have been listening speakers for one week . Maybe will take one more week for speakers to open up . Tried toe in and straight ahead placement . Since I listen to streaming music mainly tried using the equaliser on Spotify and Apple Music from IPad . Current configuration being iPad connected...
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    Question B&W 706

    Hello I just got b & w 706 s2 and using it with my old Harman kardon 3380 stereo receiver. What speaker cable are you using ? B & W customer care suggest 12 /13 awg bi-wired .
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    Question Are B & W 706 s 2 speakers bright sounding ?

    Thank you alll for suggestions . Mogambi 15 awg cost 100 $ and 12 awg cost 145 $ . Alternative , is furutech fs 301 14 awg which w/o biwiring will cost the same . I will check on inexpensive but reliable 12 awg options will try to position speakers better but wife not ok . . Will let them...
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    Question Are B & W 706 s 2 speakers bright sounding ?

    Yes they are brand new . Heard them for about an hour is last 2 days but hurting my ears ! Taking a break from them don’t know why bothering me ??!! Any suggestions? Bi wiring options being considered of length 2.5 m . Mogami 2972 Terminated Speaker Cable – Biwire -15 awg mogami 3104...
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    Question Are B & W 706 s 2 speakers bright sounding ?

    I got the speakers yesterday running them in . Sound is better than my previous set up . It’s quite close to the wall around 15 cm so using the plugs to reduce the bass in the post . I have old wires no idea what make or guage . B & W suggests 12/13 guage with biwiring .
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    Question Are B & W 706 s 2 speakers bright sounding ?

    What gauge of wire to use ? is Bi-Wiring recommended ?
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    Question Are B & W 706 s 2 speakers bright sounding ?

    Hello . You are right I have not actually heard the speakers as only floor standers available in my city for demo in 7 series . hopefully speakers will arrive in another 7 days . I just want to have correction plan in case they sound bright as returning back is not an option in my city
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    Question Are B & W 706 s 2 speakers bright sounding ?

    I have been researching on options to control brightness. ideas are - 1. Aiyima T 8 tube pre amp. 2. parametric Equalizer dbx 2 Series 231s Dual 31-Band Graphic Equalizer 3. use the inbuilt Spotify Equalizer as mostly I listen to streaming music 4. Mini dsp 4 x 2 hd 5. furutech cables - not...
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    Question Are B & W 706 s 2 speakers bright sounding ?

    Amp is old but replacing my old speakers . Ran out if budget in 706 s2 speakers only