I went to my local dealer today to buy B&W 685s and 686s but was told they were not supplied anymore. Apparently, an upgrade is coming out in the first week of September. Can anybody verify this information?
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I have not heard this at all! This would seem very odd for B&W to discontinue a product so early. Especially since the 685 is such an awesome speaker!Comment
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That doesn't make any sense to me. As far as I know, the new 600 series is selling well - you could contact B&W directly to find out, but I suspect your dealer is giving you a line here (though I couldn't begin to guess why).Comment
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its pretty sad when a person can't even trust their local BW dealer for reputable information anymore.Bowers & Wilkins 683 Speakers
Rotel RB-1090 2 Channel Amp
Rotel RC-1082 Stereo Pre Amp
Rotel RCD-1072 CD Player
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon w/ Ortofon 2M Red (sitting on a piece of slate supported by 3 "solid tech feet of silence" isolation feet)
Rotel RLC-1040 Power Conditioner
Shynyata Research SR-Z1 Power Outlet & Venom 3 Power Cords x 4
Tara Labs RSC Vector 1 Speaker Cables & Interconnects
Pioneer PDP-5070HD 50" Plasma
Playstation 3
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I have to call BS on this one too.. Just the fact that the 685 is winning almost every test in its pricerange should ensure its survival for at least a couple more years... But then again, why would he lie to a potential buyer??Regards,
SteffenComment
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i think he would lie to get him to move up in the lineBowers & Wilkins 683 Speakers
Rotel RB-1090 2 Channel Amp
Rotel RC-1082 Stereo Pre Amp
Rotel RCD-1072 CD Player
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon w/ Ortofon 2M Red (sitting on a piece of slate supported by 3 "solid tech feet of silence" isolation feet)
Rotel RLC-1040 Power Conditioner
Shynyata Research SR-Z1 Power Outlet & Venom 3 Power Cords x 4
Tara Labs RSC Vector 1 Speaker Cables & Interconnects
Pioneer PDP-5070HD 50" Plasma
Playstation 3
Shaw HD PVR
Primacoustic Room TreatmentsComment
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2½-way speaker.
Is it just me who is missing a 2½-way speaker a step up from the 600 series. I have come to this conclusion after hearing 804s,CM9 and 683 that I don't like the way the FST midrange sounds, i like the Mid/bass driver better,I just seen that they have added a 12" sub to the CM line, so maybe we will se a 2½-way speaker in the CM line at CEDIA,well that's just my wish anyway.Comment
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is there any differen between 4 ohms and 8 ohms amps?
hello
i do have a question:
is there any different between 4 and 8 ohms amps?
I own b&w 685 speakers and yamaha rxv 365 which has 4 ohms.
when i was in a shop in a show room they have had b&w 685 connected do the MARANTZ PM6003 AMPLIFIER which has got i believe 8 ohms. in the show room i was really impressed about quality and power from such small speakers.
i cannot get it form my yamaha rxv 365 which has got about 105 watt per channel.
so... does it matter if there is 4 or 8 ohms?
and last question:
i did buy harman kardon avr 355 and i wonder if its going to be good enough for my speakers for now? is it any good choice?
in the future gonna change it for rotel and cm7 or 9... but its just a plan.
many thanks for your advise
chrisComment
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Just done some critical listening, auditioned B&W and A/B comparisons at the local hifi/HT store.
Is it just me or does the HTM61 sound much, much better than the HTM62?
Also, the 683 sounds so much better than the 685/686 for stereo listening?
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I just recently purchased the 685 as my main speakers , and the 686 for the rear surround speakers. I don't want to buy the FS-700 CM because of the price. What speaker stands do ya'll recommend for each pair (685) (686) ? -
Hi all!!!
This is my first post and the main reason (the only one) is because there is a B&W Fan club!
I am a great fan of B&Ws too (my first one was a pair of 602 S2).
Well, i am about to set up my new system in the new (smaller) house.
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HI all
This my first post ever so forgive me if i post incorrectly
I am wondering if any one has any experience with rb 1092, rc 1082 and b&w 685 or 686 in combination, any thoughts or information would be welcome -
My room is pretty small, 12x15x8. I like that the 608 is smaller physically, and I'm sure power wise it's probably okay for the room size, but in terms of the quality and level of 685's, is the 608 still good or would it go more with 686's?
The biggest spec that stood out to me is that...
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