Annihilism
New Member
Since I didn't see alot of information about these speakers on this forum I'd figure I'd share some experiences and pictures I've had with these speakers with you guys.
First off in Holland these speakers are real hidden gems since most people have either forgotten about them or don't like Philips because of all the garbage they have been putting out over the last few years (things are looking better lately though). People here who remember the MBF's from Philips know how well they were built (even though they needed some servicing every now and then) and the 800 series is no exception.
There are 8 types of speakers in this series going as follows:
- FB815 and FB830
- FB820 and FB840
- FB821 and FB850
- FB825 and FB860
The latter is always the same model only with slight changes and/or updated looks. The FB821/850 and FB825/860 are the flagship model in this series and show resemblances to the Marantz LS95 and Philips FB1000. They also feature the same ribbon tweeter as the above mentioned. The FB1000 and LS95 are said to have a slightly better mid (also a ribbon tweeter) and are way more expensive (and look better).
I'm always looking for something new to listen to and I first came in contact with these speakers at my friends place, and I've had a weak spot for these speakers ever since. They sound really detailed and natural wich matches my amplifier really well (yamaha M-70 / M40). They look fairly modern and are really easy to drive (they were ment to be driven by a Philips FA890 made by Marantz).
These speakers come with one downside though, like many old speakers the foam surroundings start falling apart after a couple of years. Luckily I'ts not that hard to replace them yourself and usually quite cheap. You just need some patience and a steady hand. I posted some pictures of some speakers I refoamed myself.
If you are looking for a couple of speakers these guys are always worth looking at, just remember to pay attention to the foam surroundings (if they havent been replaced they surely need to).
First off in Holland these speakers are real hidden gems since most people have either forgotten about them or don't like Philips because of all the garbage they have been putting out over the last few years (things are looking better lately though). People here who remember the MBF's from Philips know how well they were built (even though they needed some servicing every now and then) and the 800 series is no exception.
There are 8 types of speakers in this series going as follows:
- FB815 and FB830
- FB820 and FB840
- FB821 and FB850
- FB825 and FB860
The latter is always the same model only with slight changes and/or updated looks. The FB821/850 and FB825/860 are the flagship model in this series and show resemblances to the Marantz LS95 and Philips FB1000. They also feature the same ribbon tweeter as the above mentioned. The FB1000 and LS95 are said to have a slightly better mid (also a ribbon tweeter) and are way more expensive (and look better).
I'm always looking for something new to listen to and I first came in contact with these speakers at my friends place, and I've had a weak spot for these speakers ever since. They sound really detailed and natural wich matches my amplifier really well (yamaha M-70 / M40). They look fairly modern and are really easy to drive (they were ment to be driven by a Philips FA890 made by Marantz).
These speakers come with one downside though, like many old speakers the foam surroundings start falling apart after a couple of years. Luckily I'ts not that hard to replace them yourself and usually quite cheap. You just need some patience and a steady hand. I posted some pictures of some speakers I refoamed myself.
If you are looking for a couple of speakers these guys are always worth looking at, just remember to pay attention to the foam surroundings (if they havent been replaced they surely need to).