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  1. R

    Looking to buy a pair of B&W signature diamonds ~2006

    Hello all, I think I'm ready to pull the trigger on a pair of 2006 B&W Signature Diamond with the Wakame finish speakers. Any thoughts on these speakers and what fair price would be on them? Thanks! RD
  2. A

    Luxman R115 Receiver + B&W DM602 Speakers

    I am trying to sell by Luxman R115 Receiver and my B&W DM602 speakers. Both are gently used and in great condition. Anyone have an idea of value for these?
  3. deadbeat son

    New bookshelf speakers $500 or less

    Like many, I've been working from home since mid-March. I've also received word to expect to work from home at least through Labor Day, and that the office is considering plans to convert to a remote workforce overall. With that, I'm piecing together a system for my home office; I currently...
  4. S

    Wharfedale Denton 2, B&W DM-302 or DM-303

    Good morning friends, I need your opinion, I would be grateful if you could help me. I am undecided between three pairs of speakers the wharfedale denton 2, B&W DM302 and DM303. In terms of price there are all about the same, wharfedale for 80 and the b&w to 100eur. Also don't now if it's to...
  5. G

    Use a different tweeter in the left speaker then the right one

    Hi! I have the Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) 805D2 with a expensive diamond tweeters. One tweeter is broken, from the left speaker. Now I know the B&W CM10 tweeter will fit in the 805D2. But does it matter that I use a CM10 tweeter in the left speaker and the 800D2 diamond tweeter in the right...
  6. G

    Help needed with 'broken?' 805D2 tweeter

    Hi! I just suddenly found out my tweeter from my left speaker is defect? I have never seen this on a diamond tweeter and I hope I can get some help. The tweeter still produces sound/music, but very very quiet. The "rubber?" Ring around the diamond tweeter is imploded I think? Please look at...
  7. G

    B&W DM-6 Pregnant Penguins - restoration

    Dear all, I am embarking on my first vintage audio restoration project. I bought a pair of DM6's 2 days ago. I did not listen to them but the guy said they work fine and he will take them back if I don't want to keep them. I like their unique shape so I decided to keep and restore. I...
  8. N

    B&W 330i Tweeter Problem

    I've acquired a set of B&W 330i speakers for my living room and need some help. The speakers sound great, but one of the tweets a B&W TP26 is dead. I'm not sure how to find another working unit as they appear to be pretty rare, or if repairs can be made. If none of the above are possible, I'm...
  9. M

    Reasonable price for B&W Matrix 3 (Series 1)?

    Hi there, Does anybody have a sense of what a reasonable price range would be for a pair of B&W matrix 3 (series 1) speakers in excellent condition? Thanks!
  10. M

    B & W Matrix 3 (series 1) - too old to buy?

    Hi all. I in the market for new speakers and a nice pair of B & W Matrix 3 (Series 1) speakers has popped up. Given they are now 30+ years old I imagine, is it unwise to purchase these? Any experience or advice on this particular model? And any ballpark on reasonable price in great shape? Any...
  11. D

    Opinion B&w 802 s80 - Pioneer spec 1 2 comb

    Anyone here combined a pair of B&w 802 s80 speakers wit the Pioneer spec 1 and 2 amp or MF A5? I'm doubting between a musical fidelity A5 and the pioneer Which one would be the best match with the 802's? For the moment I use a Revox B251 on the 802's, I'm curious if the Pioneer or MF would...
  12. J

    Need help with B&W dm603 s1 tweeters

    I ampretty new to the audio world but have been loving it but have lots to learn.So I recently got a pair of dm603 s1 but one of the tweeters is needing replacement. I cant seem to find one for sale on ebay or elsewhere and am down to two options. Buy an original from B&W or go the cheaper route...
  13. C

    B&W 805 D2 front speakers, center and powered sub-woofer/ which McIntosh separates?

    A few months back I bought a used set of B&W speakers. This included 805 D2 bookshelf or stand mount speakers, a center speaker and a powered sub-woofer. I also bought with the package a McIntosh C34V pre-amp and the seller threw in a Denon 110 watt 7.1 AV receiver. I think the seller had used a...
  14. B

    B&W Matrix 803 Tweeters

    Hey everyone! I was able to pick up some B&W matrix 803 speakers today used at a pretty good price. They are in good condition, just need new tweeters (though I have the tweeter housings). Is there any way to get them cheaper than the $720 it will be through the B&W parts store?
  15. BilboBaggins

    B&W speaker project from parts

    I had a good day at the thrifts today, and even got my French Tutor a Citation 605 acoustic guitar! It was when I got home that things got interesting. I’m looking into Facebook to mark one of my items as sold, and I see an ad for speaker parts for free. The location is in the country about 35...
  16. cabkab

    Aerial 10t bases w/ B&W 705 uppers - Mismatched, Advise Needed

    Hey guys, I just got a set of Aerial 10t bases(uppers were lost) and a set of B&W 705 speakers that I want to use as uppers. What is the best way to wire them together? Can I expect to have good results with them wired in parallel via front L and R power amp outs? Or should I try to run...
  17. S

    Playing Vinyl—Modern or Vintage Speakers?

    I’m currently building a small vintage bedroom setup. I already picked up a Rotel RX-402 receiver circa ‘76, and I’m eyeing a Technics SL-Q2 turntable. My speaker question—a pair of B&W bookshelves for $100 (I won’t know what model until later in the week), or a pair of Design Acoustics PS-6a...
  18. 1111art

    New speaker set up discovery?

    Did I accidentally discover something? Let me know if this is already been addressed. I’ve got a room with a nice alcove built into the wall. I swear I get more soundstage depth with it. I’ve put a large piece of masonite over the alcove to test my theory. I wish I was building a home. I’d...
  19. carc10

    Kenwood Ka 9100 speakers suggestions.

    Hello everyone I just got one kenwood ka 9100 amp, what an amazing sound by the way :) I think its a great upgrade from my other system with nad 7020E and b&w dm4 speakers. I love this speakers, the acoustics is what i like the most. even more now when paired with kenwood, but when i listen to...
  20. B

    Quicksilver Monoblock, B&W Diamond speaker, Tube Blow

    I have a set of monoblocks (takes EL34, 8417, or 6550 tubes) which I want to hook up to the Bowers & Wilkins 805D speakers. When my output tube failed in the past, my L100 speakers produced a very loud pop sound that I fear might damage the $1k diamond tweeters aboard the B&W speakers. Of...
  21. 1111art

    Bowers & Wilkins... anybody noticed this?

    I've got 3 pair of B&W speakers. The 805S and the CDM1 SE both have stationary dust caps (they don't move when the speaker diaphragm does). The diaphragms move in and out around them. It's very cool to watch. And I've noticed that the dust cap on the CDM1 SE can be grabbed (gently) and...
  22. 1111art

    Bowers & Wilkins side by side comparison

    Just had an opportunity to compare the 805S against the CDM1 Special Edition Bought a used pair of 805S's last week. I hate these speakers! I hate them because they make all my other speakers obsolete. My God the clarity and sound stage is staggering. I pair them with a M&K dual 12" sub...
  23. WAFOE

    Surround Sound > Stereo upgrade... advice needed!

    After using my surround sound setup for a while and switching to stereo later, I'm looking for something more serious. Something more mature, refined and of quality. But first some background. My first surround sound setup consisted of the following parts: Fronts - Magnat Vector 77 Center -...
  24. L

    Need help B&W speaker short?

    I have a set of beloved 1995 year B&W DM640i with 6.5” yellow Kevlar midrange 4 ohm. When the speakers were playing, the midrange frequencies were phenomenal. Recently one of the midrange speakers stopped playing. The speaker plays if I depress the cone in about an 1/8” of an inch. I’m getting...
  25. jmitchnh

    B&W CDM7 crossover recap

    I have a pair of mint CDM7's (not SEs or 7nt) that I'm considering updating the crossovers on. I see from the schematic and pics that there are two caps (both look pretty inexpensive), a 4.7 and 10 uf. Has anyone tried upgrading the crossovers on these and if so, any recommendations on cap mfgs...
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