B W 801 F in Rosewood

Does anyone know anything about these speakers?

markatherton07-09-2001 11:18pm

dctifosi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 32 posts 07-10-2001 at 10:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Are they the new special ones that sits on a platform stand? If so, I've seen them.
hotcorocket Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 54 posts 07-10-2001 at 03:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OLD, OUTDATED. They have no bass ports. Go Series two or three.
mgottlieb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 334 posts 07-10-2001 at 08:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Years ago I had a pair, probably from 1982-1985 or '86. They were a slight update (improved tweeter) of the first 801s. Wonderful lateral imaging, and lovely tone from the highs to the lower mids, but the soundfront projected as very low, and the bass was quite boxy. An important speaker historically, but definitely very dated now.