Please say YES to my warranty

[RebelMan]

Are your 803s "S", "D" or "D2"? I never experienced an functional issue with the original D tweeters but I have seen cases where questionable amplifiers that passed (leaked) DC blow out the tweeters.

[Still-One]

I owned 802D's and powered them with 501's with no issues at all. I have a feeling that other issues were at play here.

[williamhds]

Originally Posted by Still-One

I owned 802D's and powered them with 501's with no issues at all. I have a feeling that other issues were at play here.

The issue was probably a lemon pair which I did purchase new from a dealer.

[williamhds]

Originally Posted by RebelMan

Are your 803s "S", "D" or "D2"? I never experienced an functional issue with the original D tweeters but I have seen cases where questionable amplifiers that passed (leaked) DC blow out the tweeters.

Just 803 model s. I had 804 n then went to 803s s version and still love the way they sound for a theatre room. htm3s centre. The 803s image very well on 2 channel audio and in the 5.1 movie mode its all I would want for movies.

[RebelMan]

The 803S is tonally balanced and makes a superb speaker for all listening applications. It is truly deserving of the finest in ancillaries and the differences show. It's unfortunate B&W sought to eliminate it in the new series. It didn't have to be that way.

[williamhds]

Originally Posted by RebelMan

The 803S is tonally balanced and makes a superb speaker for all listening applications. It is truly deserving of the finest in ancillaries and the differences show. It's unfortunate B&W sought to eliminate it in the new series. It didn't have to be that way.

For me its like owning a piece of bw history. Love the look and sound of them.

[RebelMan]

I did too.

[williamhds]

I still give a god ear when I visit a friend who has my original 804n speakers. The sound is simple yet nice and transforms me into time when things were simple.