FYI: Don't expect diamonds on the walls

[sikoniko]

Last week I was at the Definitive Audio event in Seattle, Wa where B&W debuted their new CT 8.4 speaker. You can see pic's in the Classe thread.

I had a conversation with Chris Browder a VP at B&W. He said that the next 800 series can expect more diamonds in the line, but don't plan on seeing any of their wall mounted speakers hosting a diamond tweeter. Apparently the proximity to the wall is problematic at best. It is the same reason why they opted to not put them in the CT 800 series speakers.

Thought people might be interested in this information.

[Kal Rubinson]

Chris Browder, iirc.

Kal

[sikoniko]

thanks for the correction.. fixed.

[wettou]

I had a conversation with Chris Browder a VP at B&W. He said that the next 800 series can expect more diamonds in the line.

Gracias, 805D for these small rooms

[lostinla]

Any hints to when the new 800 series line up may be introduced?

[sikoniko]

Another couple years down the road, so anything is subject to change. The are considering dropping a speaker in the series. 803s and 803d would be unnecessary, as they would all be diamonds. Undecided which one would drop 804s or 803s.

Also, they are hoping for a new signature model every 5 years.