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in my opinion black gloss is the best, but i endup ordering rosewood because i was worried with how easy the black one could get dusty and scratches.
Rosewood is classic and always easy to fit with other furniture
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Wood finish is definitely harder wearing.
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I've been saying this for years and no one seemed to want to listen. In fact this is the most pronounced difference between the 2 models, it always has been because so much of what we listen to falls within these frequencies thus to the duty of the dual 10's in a larger cabinet rather than dual 8's in a smaller cabinet.
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The real reason for the difference in the lower midrange is due to the difference in the bass drivers between 802D3 and 800D3. The 800D3 bass drivers use a different dust cap and motor assembly, which results in cleaner performance at the top end of the woofers operating range.
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How do you avoid the swirls?
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Congrats! Steve
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Thanks fellas!!
I'm finalizing the order as we speak. Long road yes, end in sight? Man I hope so. |
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How do you avoid the swirls in Piano Gloss Black
That is a very good question that had me researching different forums including the Piano Guild and Steinway Piano's among others.
What I use that works for me that I adopted as "best practice " I have highlighted below. I would love to hear from Patrick Butler's or others on this forums experience on this topic.
Recently my wife sprayed air fragrance in the room to get rid of some kitchen odors which ultimately showed up as fine spots on the gloss black surface which would not dust off and when I attempted to wipe gently with a microfiber cloth would smear. From several of the piano forums people referenced using a clean wet chamois with a drop or two of dishwashing detergent to help clean the surface without leaving any residue or streaking. You wring out the chamois until it is very damp, and then after wiping gently in a straight line I follow up with B&W's microfiber cloth to dry any residual moisture. This has worked like a charm and all spots were gone. If you use a microfiber cloth on its own dry, even if the surface is clean, you can cause fine hairline scratches in the finish. I have been told even using a microfiber cloth wet could do the same, but a wet or moist chamois will not (skin to win). Mine looks as good as the day they were delivered and I plan to keep them that way. Would love to hear from others. |
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I don't touch the black gloss. I use a dust blower.
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My dealer suggested:
Bugatti Blue with brushed aluminum head. I said, if you pay for the difference, I'll do it. Hey Patrick - do you have pics of customized 800d3 that you can share? |
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