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Old 05-07-2016, 11:36 AM
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It is.

And no discounts for now so it is a true 30.
You need to move on to a different dealer then, any not willing to discount are just gouging you.
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Old 05-07-2016, 11:53 AM
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I like the 800D3 with its bigger woofers compared to the 802D3. It looks more right to me after seeing pictures of the the 802D3 which has had me on the fence with the appearance.
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You need to move on to a different dealer then, any not willing to discount are just gouging you.
Agreed. I know my dealer would discount if I was willing to risk a divorce and order them.

My first visual impression was of two big lips on the front of the body. Or like someone typing in CAPS. Looking forward to additional reviews. I thought someone one here was invited to a hearing in Munich last night.
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Old 05-07-2016, 01:53 PM
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Interesting 800D3 is .20 inches higher, .90 inches wider and .69 inches deeper.

In person I can see this being a more proportional speaker than originally thought.

200 lbs is still a very heavy speaker.
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Old 05-07-2016, 02:17 PM
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30K for the pair of 800D3's! Link below:

800 D3
FLOORSTANDING 2016- 3-WAY VENTED FLOORSTANDING $15000 Gloss Black, Rosenut, White Veneer

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I just noticed the specs for the 800D3. Frequency response goes down to 15Hz
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Maybe someone who knows better than I do can help answer this.

When B&W starts to develop the new 800 and 802D3 do you think the 800D3 is the prototype then it tickles down to the 802D3.
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You need to move on to a different dealer then, any not willing to discount are just gouging you.
It don't matter. I already know I'm not getting the 800d3.
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Maybe someone who knows better than I do can help answer this.

When B&W starts to develop the new 800 and 802D3 do you think the 800D3 is the prototype then it tickles down to the 802D3.
I think so...
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When B&W starts to develop the new 800 and 802D3 do you think the 800D3 is the prototype then it tickles down to the 802D3.
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Then why did the 802D3 come out 6 months before the 800D3?
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