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Any input on B&W 800 series speakers repairs

I heard that B&W does not do repairs nor carry the replacement drivers for the older Matrix 800 series speakers. Has anyone had anything repaired recently that needed new drivers or crossovers? Any input from fellow Audiogoners would help, as I am thinking of buying a pair of ASW800 matrix subs made in early 90s. B&W dealers please repsond.
mark7767
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Although B&W may not offer replacement drivers it is easy to find substitutes with similar characteristics and equal or better performance. Call it an "upgrade" instead of a "repair".

I just replaced 6.5 inch drivers on a pair of B&W 550, and the vifa driver that I selected is clearly superior to the B&W original, and inexpensive.

Make a big issue of the unavailability of B&W drivers, and you might get the boxes for a song!
pragmatist
336 posts
 
I don't know,but I know who would know.http://www.northcreekmusic.com
Link through to their B&W crossover upgrade page. They can recommend repalcement drivers.
kevziek
323 posts
 
B&W's web site says they can supply drivers for 10 years from production. I think the 801 & 802 series 3 was in production until 1998, so that gives you at least 4 more years.
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