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  1. O

    Thinking of upgrading from B&W 802D1 to Focal Utopia Scala Evo Speakers

    I have found that the b&W 802d1 are bright, harsh, especially in the upper midrange. I’ve changed out electronics and cables and eventually realize that the problem still exists. I’m considering moving on to the Focal Utopia Scala Evo speakers. Review on these speakers say that they are...
  2. ktm-don

    Am I crazy to buy a pair of used B&W 804 Nautilus speakers?

    I'm considering a semi-local purchase of a set of B&W 804 Nautilus speakers. I'm debating the value of the used set (priced at $3K) vs simply purchasing a new pair of 603 S3 models for about $2K. I know that the 804's were Brit built, and have a great reputation. The 603's are 'globally...
    • ktm-don
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    • 603 s3 804 nautilus b&w
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. S

    Amp for B&W 805 Matrix

    Hi all, can you advice me a good integrated amp for a pair of B&W 805 Matrix? I know they are hungry of current and watts, due to their low sensitivity (87dB). I was thinking of something like Cambridge, NAD, Rotel, but I'm open to any suggestion. My room is about 4.5m x 3m and speakers are on...
  4. UnaiG

    restore b&w dm602 s3 tweeter

    Hello everybody, good afternoon. I start this thread, because I have bought a B&W dm602 s3 but the dome of the tweeter coil is broken, I have already seen tutorials on how to change it is not very difficult, but I have doubts in the specifications of the replacement that I have to buy, I know...
    • UnaiG
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    • b&w dm602 dm602 s3 restoration help speaker
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. C

    Should I sell my old KEF speakers?

    Hi I've recently sold my Pioneer a-656 amp and have been listening to stereo music for many years. I sold it because I bought a new TV and things escalated. Bought a Denon avr-x1000 for 40 bucks and a m&k k-10 sub and a KEF Q95C pretty cheap. I listen to vinyl on a Thorens MK2 166, and also...
  6. B

    Replacement tweeters on B&W DM4s

    I have a chance to get these B&W DM4s. I went to the store selling them, listened to them and they sounded good, so I put down a small deposit. But when I showed this picture to a friend, he mentioned he thinks the super tweeter on top is not original. My research says this super tweeter should...
    • bjoseff44
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    • b&w b&w dm4 dynaco dynaco 25 dynaco a-25 dynaco a25
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. B

    DA PS-55 to B&W 303 or KEF Q 15.2

    I’m a beginner and use the system for vinyl. I’m not a super audiophile and don’t want to spend a ton of money. So I got a set of Design Accoustics PS-55 for $10. They sound good to me, but I mainly got them to start listening! For sale near me for $50 are these two. KEF Q 15.2 or B&W 303. I...
  8. A

    NEED ADVICE… for bright harsh sounding records

    Hi all, My system is presently… Thorens TD125 with SME 3009 (first heavier version I believe) and Ortofon 2M Bronze -> Graham Slee Special Edition 2 -> Bryston 3B (the old one) -> B&W DM640 (still in excellent condition, not used very much). The room is small… 9’ x 12’. When listening to new...
    • A Montreal
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    • b&w bryston 3b dm640 graham slee ortofon 2m bronze td125 thorens
    • Replies: 82
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. T

    B&W dm4 speaker rattle, crackling noise at specific moments only?

    So I know next to nothing about speakers. I have a pair of dm4s that I haven't looked at for years. Today I tried them and noticed that one of the speakers sounds kinda rattly at certain points. I also feel like the volume drops at times but I cannot confirm this. I also find it very hard to...
  10. S

    What have I done?

    Ok, so new here, new to forums in general, not into social media - it's like I've been a cranky old man all of my life :) I hope I'm posting in there right place - if not, my apologies - I'm still teachable, I swear! Just in case all that follows seems daunting to read, here's my real question...
    • Scuppster
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    • advice needed b&w nad c740 vintage amp
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Solid State
  11. ghaubrich

    Lux and B&W just sing together -- happy musician dude

    About 20 years ago my daughter and some of her teen friends blew out my system at a party I wasn't invited to ... . I can't imagine what they were doing to it, but it had to be awesome cuz it was two NAD strapped amps and some pretty nice B&Ws ... . And then divorce hell and it has been a long...
    • ghaubrich
    • Thread
    • 803 matrix b&w grado gold 3 luxman m-117 pd-272 sony xs1100es tp-117
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  12. Z

    Bowers and Wilkins DM11 Speakers

    I acquired a set of B&W DM11 speakers a while back, but I haven't been able to find out much about them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  13. R

    Amp/receiver Help needed!

    Hi I’m in the process of buying a pair of b&w 630i. I have a reciever that I’m not sure can handle them. The one in question is the NAD STEREO RECIEVER 710. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
  14. S

    What to do with my Adcom amp?

    Hey all, Last year purchased a pair of B&W 706 S2s (https://www.bowerswilkins.com/home-audio/706-s2). At the time of purchase I knew I was breaking the budget, but fortunately my dad had an amp/preamp lying around which could hold me over. The speakers are currently being powered by an Adcom GTP...
  15. SquarePusher

    Pioneer SX-525 with B&W 686?

    Hey AK Family, I ran into the possibility of getting some B&W 686s for $200 and while interested was wondering if my system can drive it well? (pioneer sx-525) appreciate all your time and help!
  16. Will2225

    B&W 802 matrix Series 3-MA-$1000

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/494694885097714/?ref=facebook_story_share B&W 802 matrix Series 3 for only a thousand in MA. Posted two hours ago. Seems like a good deal. I'm not interested and have no affiliation but I thought someone on here might be
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    Difference between TW20 and TW26SL tweeter

    Hi All, (Mods please let me know if this should be in the DIY section!) A while ago I acquired a pair of B&W DM6 pregnant penguins and was told by the owner that one of the tweeters was broken. So I searched for TW20 tweeters, saw one for sale on eBay and bought it straight away. But then I put...
  18. O

    Would you consider going from B&W 802D to Focal Sopra 3

    Would anyone consider moving from the B&W 802D (first diamond model) to the Sopra 3? I'm always curious to hear what others think. thanks in advance....
  19. O

    Need HELP with a CD player

    Hi all - I currently have a pair of B&W 802d (first generation) powered by Classe CAM-200 monoblocks with a Bryston BP26 preamp. Currently my CD player is an Arcam CD-72. I've been complaining that my speakers sound congested in the midrange, not as open, dynamic and airy as some of the...
  20. crackmandu

    Looking for tweeter replacement/upgrade for b&w 802 Series 80 speakers

    Hi there, This is my first post, so apologies if I'm in the wrong place. I have a pair of B&W 802 Series 80 speakers. I need to replace one of the tweeters, which means i need to replace both of them. I'm having trouble tracking down the right tweeters, or a seller for them. Do you all know of...
    • crackmandu
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    • b&w b&w 802 b&w 802 series 80 tweeter tweeter replacement
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Speakers
  21. O

    Would you upgrade

    Hi everyone, i'd like to get everyone's opinion on upgrading my set of loudspeakers. I would be going from a pair of B&W 802D (the first of the diamond models, around 2010) to a pair of Focal Sopra 3's. Is there much of an upgrade making this change? I heard the Sopra's at an upscale dealer...
    • onehorsepony
    • Thread
    • 802 b&w diamonds focal sopra speakers
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. bimotarich

    B&W 600 series tweeter diaphragms (604 S2)

    The tweeter diaphragms on the B&W 600 series are notoriously easy to damage and yet hard to track down it seems... specifically I need a diaphragm for a 604 S2 tweeter... any one know if it is the same or similar to the S3 or S4 versions? I can find the S3/S4 diaphragms for sale but not the...
  23. O

    B&W 802D compared to the Focal Kanta 3

    Hi everyone - Although I'm not comparing equivalent models between B&W and Focal, which speaker would you choose. The B&W 802D is the first of their diamond series, up to D3 now. Seems like the equivalent Focal speaker would be the Sopra 3. Where the equivalent Focal Kanta 3 speaker would be...
  24. crayonbox

    Hello from Western Iowa

    Hi there, Here's a long intro :) I have been in and out of this forum for years through web searches and am now devoting more time to my hi-fi setup so I'm naturally riddled with questions that seem to be best answered here... So it was time to join! For the longest time I used a Marantz...
    • crayonbox
    • Thread
    • b&o b&w bang olufsen marantz nikko pioneer rotel system audio tannoy vintage
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Introductions
  25. lattiboy

    B&W CMD-NT7 tweeter.... is it unobtainable?

    Hey there, I picked a pair of these up today for a steal and of course one of the tweeters is not functioning. The silver surface is crumpled, but not punctured. I’ve searched all over for part ZC12092 , but to no avail. can anybody recommend a repair service or a source? Thanks!
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • b&w bowers & wilkins cdm7 speakers tweeter
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
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