Why B&W 805s stand are so expensive!

[kobestonecold]

It cost $1600 NZD or 1312.64 USD here in New Zealand!

This is crazy :M :M :M :M

Where can i get a cheap one from? Anyone wanna sell one to New Zealand? :T

[Mig17]

B&W always want theier products is higher class than other
by setting its price too much
even their stands
BW is what I never touch

[Guy]

It cost $1600 NZD or 1312.64 USD here in New Zealand!

This is crazy :M :M :M :M

Where can i get a cheap one from? Anyone wanna sell one to New Zealand? :T

Give Merv a call from Northside HiFi here in Brisbane Australia. He sells aftermarket 805 stands that look identical to the originals for half the price.

His phone number is 07 3263 3949 .

Cheers, Guy.

[Nolan B]

It cost $1600 NZD or 1312.64 USD here in New Zealand!

This is crazy :M :M :M :M

Where can i get a cheap one from? Anyone wanna sell one to New Zealand? :T

I agree. Thier stands are WAY over priced. It almost contradicts thier go to market strategy. They charge more because they believe their speakers perform better and therefor should cost more. Fine. I buy into the speakers...but whats with the stands costing 10Xs more then anything else? Where is the value?


B&W stands are way over priced, and if nothing else puts B&W in a relm of snake oil. Shame on them.

[kobestonecold]

Are their original stand really better? Better than after market one?

[Mark_C.]

Just buy them used. That's what most of us do.

[Nolan B]

Are their original stand really better? Better than after market one?

Better? no.

Designed to match the speakers bettter...probably. Does the design and materials used net the premium they charge? No chance. But hey, nothing should stop them form making as much money as possible I guess. I am sure they have done the research to support the fact tht people who invest in the 800 series dont shy away form the cost of the stands.

[Briz vegas]

If they are like my ones for the 705s the quality could be better.

Maybe it is ploy to get you to buy 804s instead.

[kobestonecold]

Just buy them used. That's what most of us do.

the question is where to buy in NZ

[DM3000 Owner]

the question is where to buy in NZ

Have something custom made. Find a good local fabricator.

[kobestonecold]

Well, i just gonna get the B&W one. Still i have to pay about $300 more USD since i am in no where of the world. What is the best sand to put in these baby?

[DM3000 Owner]

Well, i just gonna get the B&W one. Still i have to pay about $300 more USD since i am in no where of the world. What is the best sand to put in these baby?

There is a pair on Audiogon for $400. Can you have them shipped to you for abotu $300?

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?accsrack&1210297184

[kobestonecold]

There is a pair on Audiogon for $400. Can you have them shipped to you for abotu $300?

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ack&1210297184

Yeah i have been audiogon but they only want to ship to US. Thank anyway

[kobestonecold]

BOY!!!!!

I just ordered one from my dealer. WHAT HAVE I DONE!!!!
What i a good advice to tell my wife? How much? :roll:

[Tommy]

I got a pair of B&W 600 series stand for my 805S. It worked OK, but I wish I bought the proper 800 series stand.
You will not regret the purchase. Enjoy your beautiful 805S and the stands.

[kobestonecold]

How much sand do i need to fill both stand so i can get an idea when i go out and buy some sand from mitro10 or place maker. Any tip before i put the sand in the stand?

[kobestonecold]

These sand look ok?

http://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/building_supplies/concrete_and_metal_products/fine_sand03mm_bagged_25l_431128.cfm

[RobP]

Just make sure that whatever sand you use, make sure that it has been dried and cleaned by the factory, if not it can cause rust on the inside of your stands. I believe children's play sand is clean and dry.

[kobestonecold]

How much sand do i need per each stand?

[Allegiance]

I wouldn't bother, just enjoy them how B&W made them!

[ChrisssB]

why dont you buy cat litter sand? its clean and dry for sure...

[bigburner]

kobestonecold, I'd get some sand from Piha Beach. The black sand should tone in with your speakers nicely. Just make sure you don't go near the water because that must be the most dangerous popular swimming area in the world.

Nigel.

[Briz vegas]

I got dry washed river sand from the local hardware.

Its been in there for 2 1/2 years or so with no problems, although it was messy filling them up. You want to fill them to the top for max weight and minimum resonance. I reckon my 705 would be significantly harder to knock over than my 804s.

[kobestonecold]

is the cat litter good?

[Tommy]

Does cat litter have larger diameter than play sand? I use play sand in my stands (NOT 805 stands), and some came out of the joint between the bottom plate and column because the sand is too fine.
I may be picky here, but does anyone know if bigger sand sound better or finer sand?

[kobestonecold]

My 805 stand come tomorrow. I did buy fine sand today and planning to put in rubbish big black bag then inside the stand. I don't have to worry about stand getting rust overtime.

[Allegiance]

Why don't you just leave it as is? If you don't mind me asking...

[kobestonecold]

Why don't you just leave it as is? If you don't mind me asking...

Even B&W recommended fill them with silver sand SIO2 :W
Have a look in their manual over PDF file in B&W website

[Allegiance]

Even B&W recommended fill them with silver sand SIO2 :W
Have a look in their manual over PDF file in B&W website

I shall shut up now! :B

[Isaac]

The stands for the 805 are expensive but they are very nice looking. I filled them with playsand from Home Depot and called it a day.

[caleb]

I filled my 805 stands with lead shot (same as for 12 gauge shotgun).

Made a big improivement and also the burglars would get a hernia of they tried to lift them !

[hifiguymi]

I filled my 805 stands with lead shot (same as for 12 gauge shotgun).

Made a big improivement and also the burglars would get a hernia of they tried to lift them !

You mean steel shot right? :E I don't think they sell lead shot any more.

We put steel shot in ours, when we had them on display anyway, and it did make a big improvement. I think we put 25lbs in each stand.

Eric

[jjahshik32]

I really want the b&w stands for my 805s... but damn.. $600 for a pair.. I could buy some new rears for that price!