New 800 series

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by klipschfan

Here is a link to the old 800 Series brochure-which includes more than 800/801/802/803/804/805

Download B&W Speakers Brochures - Bowers & Wilkins | B&W Speakers

Sorry, I was referring to their 2-channel speakers not the subs or center channels. I heard they are reducing some of those but since they are for AV I didn't pay much attention.

[crytklmass]

Relocating

[thughes]

I think they also eliminated two center channel speakers.

[g33k]

I love the new black lacquer finish. I never thought the cherry or rosenut worked very well aesthetically with the black bowling ball mid-range enclosure. I'll be looking forward to the reviews and also auditioning them.

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by g33k

I love the new black lacquer finish. I never thought the cherry or rosenut worked very well aesthetically with the black bowling ball mid-range enclosure. I'll be looking forward to the reviews and also auditioning them.

I spoke to someone who heard them at CES. This individual who is not overly fond of B&W indicated that he heard improvements in the mid and lows but like the rest of us will have to wait 'till we can hear them in a more familiar environment.

I had no issue with the Rosenut color in the past.

[crytklmass]

Im certain paragon will have a pair as soon as possible. I can't wait to hear them compared to the Wilson Sasha's. I owned a pair of Mirage M3si piano black finish years ago when they were huge speakers. I love the finish, don't mind cleaning them, but now that I have 3 children I would be worried they may get scratched. Even though my children avoid my speakers like the plague, accident's happen. A nice pair of 800d's or Sasha's for the new year. And my wish to buy another 501 for my center or a pair of 1.2k's. I'll decide when it's setup in my basement.

[g33k]

Originally Posted by crytklmass

Im certain paragon will have a pair as soon as possible. I can't wait to hear them compared to the Wilson Sasha's. I owned a pair of Mirage M3si piano black finish years ago when they were huge speakers. I love the finish, don't mind cleaning them, but now that I have 3 children I would be worried they may get scratched. Even though my children avoid my speakers like the plague, accident's happen. A nice pair of 800d's or Sasha's for the new year. And my wish to buy another 501 for my center or a pair of 1.2k's. I'll decide when it's setup in my basement.

Do you regularly beat them to reinforce this behaviour? (kidding, i obviously don't have kids)

[crytklmass]

They never have went near them, when they watch movies they love it and of course love watching the meters. I think the sound kinda scares em away from getting too close. When my friend's come over with their kids, that's a whole different story. I have to watch them like a hawk, the little girl is always trying to pull off my tweeter cover. arghhh!!!
I tell them, pretend its fine art, you look but never touch! besides, it costs more than my darn car. lol

[thughes]

Did anyone get any news on the new B&W 800 series at CES?

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by thughes

Did anyone get any news on the new B&W 800 series at CES?

Here is a bit from Stereophile.
Stereophile: B&W's New Diamond 800 speaker

Stereophile: B&W 805 Series Diamond Two-way Monitor