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800 D3 Speakers - Black or White
I realize its ultimately down to personal preference...
But wondering if anyone was considering black vs white for their floorstanding 800 series speakers at some point - and, over time, your color choice panned out (ie any regrets or wishes you decided, otherwise)? |
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I always figured i would get black - but am actually thinking of being more bold and going white...a little bit leery of what i might think over time, though! Happen to have any pics of your setup? Would love to see white in the wild lol |
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I went with white. Gloss black looks nice, but dust, finger prints, micro scratches from cleaning and glare are not for me. That was also a reason I got rid of my gloss black subwoofers.
The white is classy IMO and not very common at all. I have always wanted white B&W speakers ever since seeing an original pair of B&W/Sony DM70s. (B&W DM70s sold under the Sony name) I have had several white B&W speakers over the last several years. I have also had cherry, rosenut, red cherry, black oak. My current B&W collection consists of 1 pair of cherry Nautilus 800s, white 800s with matching center, the bookshelves and a few pair of the 702s in other rooms. I think all 3 colors offered by B&W can look great in spaces. The silver turbine heads are stunning in person IMO. |
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I went with Rosenut for my 800’s as we have a lot of timber in our home and I was worried about the cleaning required to keep the black dust free. White looks very clean and modern although it is probably more polarising just because it is different...
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Rosenut was a close second for me on the 800s. I would have gone with them if I hadn't lived with cherry for the last 2 decades.
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I am all Rosenut for 800D3 and DB1D subs. I feel like wood is a bit more long term and classic. It’s never gonna look like Bell Bottoms and a slight nick or scratch is more easily disguised.
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Any HT consideration with picture reflection off white to consider? Not that gloss black doesn’t reflect some too.
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I chose to use the white to contrast my slate wall. Also went with a white powder coated frame around my screen.
White is matte, but still “glows” off a large screen. Gloss black is basically a big mirror. Rosenut will still glow and have a gloss turbine head. Only way to hide the speakers is to have them behind your display plane. Either in walls, Acoustic transparent screen or a false wall.
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IMO - You can’t go wrong with either. Black is classic, white is bold - both work in any decor
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White has been a massive success. We have a minimalist house and it gets so many likes from guests. Also matches the lights. Not sonically crucial but domestically essential |
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