New Heathkit AS101 owner - First post.

[voice of the theater]

It would be nice to measure them 1) stock, 2)with Earl's mid-limiter circuit, 3) with the 802s with and w/o the limiter circuit (if necessary) and then 4) install the active XO w/bi-amps an compare the 806As with and without limiter to the 802s. That should tell me most of what I want to know.

Sounds like a good place to "start". I'll be interested to hear from you whether or not what measures "best" is also what sounds "best" (not always the case, of course)..... Keep in mind, the EQ built into the N1201-8A crossover network really makes the 802-8G sound amazing (and helps to make the response more flat). Hopefully, you can simulate that network with your active crossover......

> If you can borrow ABs 802s then I certainly would take him up on his generous offer ( & then I'm pretty sure you'll be wanting to own a pair ) .

Agree on both points here---VERY generous of AB to make this offer to you and yes, I think you'll want some 802-8G's after you hear them!