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Best Amplification for B&W 802D
Wow your not an expert but you bought B&W D 802's Who told you to get them? you need to spend about half of what you paid for them on electronics and cabling, Get rid of the receiver or get some bookshelf speakers for the rec. and surround. Th... 
Pushing the envelope on B&W 802 series3
I just had the crossovers upgraded. they are ready to be picked up. when I get them home and broken in I will update this thread with a list of parts. And my listening impressions. All the caps were replaced and the boards re glued and fastened be... 
B&W Matrix 802s3 Xover upgrade
Ill have a 65" plasma on the wall behind them. theres a 56" dlp RPTV now but trying to sell it. I get my 802's back next week cant wait to hear them. 
B&W Matrix 802s3 Xover upgrade
Its costing me around $400. Getting the nautilus after selling my spkrs would be about $3000 extra. 
recapping X-over B&W 802 series III
Ill let you know. Im doing that now. Waiting to get them back from the shop. Ill ask for a detailed list of the new caps. Im sure there will be a break in period. I have the Matrix 802 s3 
Review: B&W 802 Speaker
I have my Matrix 802 S3 for 8 years and still going strong. They are out for some Xover upgrades. Think Ill hang on to them for a couple more years. 
B&W Matrix 802s3 Xover upgrade
Im not going to spend $2,200 on NC crossovers for spkrs worth under $2K this upgrade will be about $400 
B&W 802 Matrix Series 1 Sound
Intermitant noise in the bass drivers, I replaced both drivers and still heard a crackling noise. I spoke to B&W service and they said it was the Xover so sent to a shop and they confirmed it. So going for a complete upgrade to the caps, cause... 
Why are my B&W 803D speaks feel bright
Def try a tube preamp, I have B&W Matrix 802's Classe amp and ARC LS-7 Match made in Heaven. Never harsh or edgy. Ditch the rotel. 
converting oiled walnut to "rosenut" color
If you use stripper , use it with coarse steel wool no sanding. as a natural looking top coat, use tung oil or shellac. use the shellac like a french polish. cut 50/50 with Denatured alchohol and wipe on with a cheese cloth pad with the grain, sev... 
B&W 802 Matrix Series 1 Sound
Does anyone think that replacing the caps in the 802 crossover with better quality caps will improve the sound? Im having it done to my pair . There was a problem with the Xover so I figured go for an upgrade, not just a fix. Cheaper than upgradin... 
B&W 802 Matrix Series 1 Sound
I have the Matrix 802 s3 and love them. Im in the process of upgrading the caps in the crossovers. Hoping to get better transparency and dynamics with a broader soundstage. Ill update when they're back and broken in. But not too many speakers impr... 
Tips for warming up Rotel + B&W system?
Leave the system on and put a cd on continuos play when your not home. med volume. that will help break them in. Also room treatments help carpet , drapes, thick furniture, etc. you want more of a dead room sound wise. not live, echoey. clap your ... 
B&W Matrix 802s3 Xover upgrade
They are on dedicated soundanchor stands and bi wired Im looking for more than a tweak 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Possibly my B&W Matrix 802 series 3. Thinking of upgrading to the Nautilus 802, but might consider getting outboard xovers first. I have the stands so not much to push the envelope. Have a Classe DR25 and ARC tube linestage. Im very happy with...