Any suggestions where to find used pair B&W 801D?

Your best chance, by far, is on this web site. If not, then try some dealers. Maybe they took some in on trade or have a demo pair for sale. Be prepared to drive, though. B&W is absolutely crazy when it comes to shipping anything. Even if its for a legit reason. They would rather loose a customer than do the right thing. So, any dealer will probably make you come into the store even if the speakers are not new.

Ralph,

Urge you not to do it. After reviewing these speakers using a pair of Plinius SA-102 Monoblocks; equivalent sound could be achieved by going to home depot purchasing a couple of plastic laundry tubs and two wooden spoons to beat on them. Rarely heard worse sound and muddy bass definition using amps with rock solid bass control.

B&W is one of the worst audio values for the money ranking them in the lowest quartile for performance. Yet B&W ranks in the top 10% of spending on marketing of all speaker manufacturers; hence the impression.

Better to give your brother money and then have him start auditioning any number of speakers providing far better value in this price range. He will be so grateful you did not buy the zip-up onezy with sewn in feet and rabbit ears that he will take you on auditions with him to sample some of what the higher end can offer.

I know everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, the last post from "Sdrconsultant" is a bit over the top. So, if I gave you a pair of B&W 801D speakers for free, you would presumably stick with your Home Depot plastic laundry tubs and wooden spoons?

I own a pair of B&W N801N speakers (not the D version) and every single person who has listened to my system has been very impressed with the sound and been very contented to carry on listening. Must admit, never had a pair of Home Depot plastic laundry tubs, with accompanying wooden spoons, available during the demos to perform an A-B comparison, so I may be deluding myself here.

A lot of HiFi journalist speak very highly of B&W speakers. In fact, I can't think of a single bad review. For example, Paul Miller the editor of HiFi News (I believe the longest running HiFi magazine in the world) uses a a pair of 802N speakers in his reference system. His comparisons with exotic speakers from the likes of Wilson Audio and Magico have always painted the 802N speakers in a very favorable light. I am not saying the Wilson's and Magico's are not better, they are, but at a very significant cost difference.

Yes, I own B&W speakers (801N, 805N, HTM-1, ASW-850 and CM1) and very happy I do. Isn't this what our hobby is about?