I have a pair of B&W 802D's. The woofers keep blowing out. I drive them with a pair of Mark Levinson No 436. Anyone else out there have this problem? I have found the reliability of these speakers to be lacking
I have blown 3 woofers, in different channels, with different amps. Originally was driving 802D's with a Krell, 125W/channel. Upgraded to the ML's to try and solve this problem. No luck.
Can we get a precise description of what happened? Blown woofer isn’t enough information. First, what happened sonically, and under what listening conditions? Was the failure a melted voice coil, torn surround, damaged cone, etc? I wouldn’t think it possible to destroy woofers in that speaker during any normal usage.
Don't blame B&W, you obviously need bigger drivers with a higher power rating. I have 800 Diamonds and even peaking 1000W on bass heavy program, woofers are fine.
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