B&W802FS

[toxeol]

Can anyone tell me how to disable or bypass the overload protection on my speakers. One of them cuts out at a moderate volume levell. It is real annoying .

[joetama]

It sounds like there is some other type of problem.

Amp maybe?

[hifiguymi]

B&W does not put any overload protection in their speakers. As joetama said, it has to be something else. Have you tried switching the speaker wires at the amp and did the broblem stay with the speaker or switch to the other one? If a driver in a speaker (like a woofer or midrange) has a voice coil that is about to go bad what your experiencing can happen. As that driver moves farther in and out it can create a short that would shut your amp off.

Eric

[toxeol]

B&W 802fs

Yes it does. There is a light on the bottom of the speaker that flashes and interups the sound.

[hifiguymi]

I've never seen or heard of anything flashing on a B&W speaker. I'm not sure what that could be. Which model is it exactly? Is it a Matrix 802, Nautilus 802 or an 802D?

Eric

[toxeol]

B&W 802 Series 80 F Special.

[joetama]

Maybe I am a n--bx but I seriously have never heard of that model... ops:

[hifiguymi]

I haven't either. If no one else here doesn't have knowledge of it, call tech support. The number is 800.370.3740 and they will help you. If you do have to leave a message, they will call you back.

Eric

[NonSense]

http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=773&pid=1816

802 FS

Power Handling:

Minimum amplifier 100 watts into 8
ohms No upper limit due to automatic
protection device.


Sounds like something has finally failed. Maybe un-wise to just disconnect without some investigation. A call to B&W Support should be considered.

[joetama]

Ahhh haaa...

I forgot to look in the archives...