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B&W 802 Nautilus speakers

When playing music with the B&W speakers they will cut out with no sound and then the  sound will return.  at low levels this happens but not with higher  volumes and the sound and does not cut out. The amps that I'm using are brand-new so I want to know if you think the crossovers in the speakers  are bad?
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shadorne
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Assuming you have eliminated the amplifier and source, the most likely reason the speakers cut out is that the midrange and/or tweeter are blown. In this case the voice coil may be rubbing against the housing and they only get over the resistance or friction at higher volumes.
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garryh16 OP
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The amps are new and wires the amps are new an the wires so you think it could be some type of short in the speakers?

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dlcockrum
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Whenever you change things and problems appear, best to first suspect that whatever you changed is the issue. If your speakers were working fine with your old amp and wires, look there, new or not. Process of elimination - try your old amp, then your old wires with your old amp, etc. Also, recheck all connections.

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timber77
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All good advice above.  Assuming ampler is not the problem its probably a blown driver.   Check each driver with an Ohm meter and see if you have any out of spec.   
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