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B&W 802d Misleading Information and Scammers

Hello,
I am relatively new to this forum. About two months ago I decided after hearing some 802d speakers that I would invest in a pair. I read up everyday on different forums on this site and others about peoples opinions on these speakers but mainly about how to run them. I was convinced after so much talk that my 802d would not run on my Marantz sl7300 (100wpc) receiver. Anyways after setting them up just to test I was surprised that they still sounded very good, granted that I do have to turn it right up to get some substance out of it.
I am going to upgrade the cable and put a power amplifier in but I thought if there was anyone else out there in a similar situation to me that this information would be some peace of mind.
The other thing that I found was that when trying to purchase these speakers that almost everybody on ebay selling them was a scammer and for some reason unknown to me paypal is not a preferred method to be paid, where is the guarantee that you will get your goods?? Has anybody else had run ins with who they think were scammers?
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toddmorr
9 posts
 
agreed...don't make the mistake i did...i have a pair of 800D, power hungry like the 802d. at first i used them with a 200w Rotel...a fine amp and it sounded OK. But over time i ended up turning the volume up louder and louder..gradually bit by bit over several weeks. next thing you know, i blew a tweeter from clipping. Thats a 1000$ mistake. if you have perfect discipline and never ever turn it up...i guess you can use a low powered amp but not worth it in my opinion,
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bo1972
2,789 posts
 
First you have to understand that every speaker can give a level in sound. I always you use % to make it more understandable. A speakers has his own properties/talents. Wenn you want to use them all you need an amp who can give this. Wenn you would use the Marantz you would be able to get about 30% out of the speaker in quality. We always use a rule how much you need to spent to an amp for the speakers you own. Integrated amp/ power pre has to be at least half of the price of the front speakers. Wenn you have a surround amp you need to:3 to get the level of your surr amp can give as a integrated amp. I played for over 8 years with the 802N and 800S. I would not want B&W anymore. because wenn you want to get higher in sound. Depth is a very important part what should be there in highend sound. Depth is the weakest point of B&W. Because the filter they make are not good enough to give a wide and deep stage.
nineballg
35 posts
 
like the other guys have said. be very careful not to damage your speakers with underpowered gear. with such high end speakers, i dont know why one would even consider powering them the way you are. its a serious mismatch and if you were to ever crank up the volume it could be very dangerous for your speakers.
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hifial
332 posts
 
Are they the 1st or 2nd generations D?

They 2nd has much better internal parts. Caps, filters, wiring etc. Not that the 1st gen is any slouch.

If money is a factor then I would suggest a used Pass Labs class A amp with as much watts as your budget permits.
Or check out the DIY Hypex Ncore NC400 amps.Very easy to assemble. For info Audio Circle and DIYAudio sites. You will not be sorry. If money permits get two pairs and bi-amp. WOW!

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bo1972
2,789 posts
 
I owned the Pass Labs, XA100.5, 60.5 and 30.5. Now I own the X250.5. For 802D I would go for this one wenn you want to spend about 4000 dollar. Controle and drive is better compared to the 60.5.for 802D. XA.05 is more musical, less push in the low freq. compared to an amp for the same money you would spend on a XA amp.
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