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Old 08-06-2018, 12:03 AM
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Real world photo but probably the worst you can find. The finish is stunning in reality and you can see the beatiful wood grains.

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that's a nice one
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Old 08-06-2018, 08:01 PM
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Real world photo but probably the worst you can find. The finish is stunning in reality and you can see the beatiful wood grains.

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Beautiful, thanks for sharing.
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Old 08-08-2018, 07:21 PM
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Mine should be in my living room in 2 weeks.
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Old 08-09-2018, 07:05 PM
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Mine should be in my living room in 2 weeks.
Wow, congrats! These are beautiful speakers. Please send pictures!
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Old 08-09-2018, 07:47 PM
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Placed my order for 805D3 today with my dealer. His first Prestige sold.
Kevin... Big Congrats!
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Old 08-17-2018, 08:13 PM
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Congrats! I am sure they will sound as good as they look and they are beautiful. I have always admired B&W loudspeakers. You are a fortunate person.
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Old 08-18-2018, 01:56 AM
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Nothing is more gorgeous than Rosewood. I have an East Indian Rosewood guitar and it is gorgeous. Those Prestige 802s might be my dream speaker!!
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Old 08-24-2018, 07:31 PM
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Not here yet. Dealer has been told in transit from the motherland.
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Old 08-25-2018, 03:14 AM
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Absolutely stunning just viewing the photos. I can only imagine how gorgeous the wood finish would be in person. Huge Congrats on the purchase!!
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Old 09-07-2018, 08:55 PM
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Delivery next Friday. I was contemplating a DB1D sw but decide to stick with the DB2D. Serial #s 00015 & 00016.
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