B&W 683 Plinth / spikes question

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  • jack667
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2007
    • 174
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    B&W 683 Plinth / spikes question

    Not sure how many of you have experience with the 683, but I was wondering why B&W advise attaching the plinth and spikes yet in the photo below (and every promotional photo I have seen) they decided to not show the plinth.



    Obviously, I understand this is more than likely posed for a good product photo, but I was wondering why they decided not to show the plinth anywhere?

    Personally, I think it's quite ugly - and in my room I don't have the space for it. The footprint is considerably larger than the cabinet, which looks odd.

    Currently I just have spikes directly fitted to the bottom.

    I'm guessing removing them and having it sit directly on the floor wouldn't be wise due to vibration resonance throughout the cabinet, correct?

    How does this apply to the floor standing models in the 700 and 800 series (apart from 802/801/800!)

    Thanks :B
    B&W 683. Advantage S-101. Mac Mini. 53,000 tunes.
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    • beden1
      Super Senior Member
      • Oct 2006
      • 1676
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      The 703s and the 803Ds come with floor spikes and rubber screw-in round feet. My speakers are on marble, so I didn't want to damage the floor with the spikes. The rubber feet don't screw in tightly, and if they need to be adjusted to level the speakers, they are not all that stable.

      I use these, and feel they are an excellent solution.
      https://secureweb.activeisp.com/w00000483/shop/soundcare_usa/detaljer.asp?prod=37
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        • jack667
          Senior Member
          • Jul 2007
          • 174
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          Hi Beden,

          Thanks for your reply. Those spikes definitely look interesting.

          One other thing I noticed - the 683 doesn't feel 100% stable sitting just on the spikes. I'd be heart broken if the speaker toppled over!
          B&W 683. Advantage S-101. Mac Mini. 53,000 tunes.
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            • Stevebez
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              • Oct 2003
              • 458
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              I have fitted spikes to my 803D's and then got 4" (34kg!!!) granite inspection plates to use as a plinth ... spikes rest on plate with spike holders to protect the plinth and keep the spike integrity.... ill take some pics ...
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                • jack667
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                  • Jul 2007
                  • 174
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                  Great, would appreciate that Steve!
                  B&W 683. Advantage S-101. Mac Mini. 53,000 tunes.
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                    • Stevebez
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                      • Oct 2003
                      • 458
                      #6
                      Sorry have taken the pics and just have not had a chance to post them ... will see if I can do it today.
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                        • jack667
                          Senior Member
                          • Jul 2007
                          • 174
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                          Hi Steve,

                          That's cool. Just sent you a PM
                          B&W 683. Advantage S-101. Mac Mini. 53,000 tunes.
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                            • Stevebez
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                              • Oct 2003
                              • 458
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                              Here we go ...

                              P.S. please excuse the pink wall --- its going to be changed !!!!
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