I think I'm finally getting ready to buy the 802D but I was told they come on wheels and spikes are extra $200 for EACH speaker! What's up with that? I mean spikes worth of $400 is something unheard even by standarts of russian rip-off Hi End trade. We're not talking STANDS here, right? What are these spikes made of? Gold? Do they make night and day change in the speakers' sound? Is it really B&W's policy to sell them separately or is it just the local dealer trying to make an extra buck?
What's up with those spikes for 802D?
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They are free if you are buying new speakers. Just ask your dealer to order them. They will get shipped directly from B&w to your dealer and they will send it to you. If they are used speakers and do not have spikes issued against their serial number you can still get them for free. Only if they are used and the prior owner had spikes issued against them that you will be asked to pay for them. That's the way it works in the US, don't know about Russia.
They are huge and very impressive. You can find them on Audiogon sometimes for far less money. Hope this helps,
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Antonkk,
ray's description is accurate. Also, there are 4 BIG spikes per speaker.
They are also reversible, with a teflon type end for hardwood/tile floors.
The spikes work very well. All areas improve, but the depth of the bass is the most improved.
Here is a description I posted on how to install them. Post # 2852.
I believe they are $135/set here in the US. So $200 USD in Russia is at least in the same ballpark.
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Originally posted by htsteveAntonkk,
ray's description is accurate. Also, there are 4 BIG spikes per speaker.
They are also reversible, with a teflon type end for hardwood/tile floors.
The spikes work very well. All areas improve, but the depth of the bass is the most improved.
Here is a description I posted on how to install them. Post # 2852.
I believe they are $135/set here in the US. So $200 USD in Russia is at least in the same ballpark.
Hope this helps.
You mean for BOTH speakers?- Bottom
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If you're already dropping several grand per speaker, what's an extra $200 for a set of really nice, high-quality spikes? The ones that came with my 684s are basic Home Depot variety adonized spikes, nothing like the ones for the 8xxDi series.- Bottom
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Originally posted by AntonkkI think I'm finally getting ready to buy the 802D but I was told they come on wheels and spikes are extra $200 for EACH speaker! What's up with that? I mean spikes worth of $400 is something unheard even by standarts of russian rip-off Hi End trade. We're not talking STANDS here, right? What are these spikes made of? Gold? Do they make night and day change in the speakers' sound? Is it really B&W's policy to sell them separately or is it just the local dealer trying to make an extra buck?Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. Eisenhower- Bottom
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Originally posted by 1oldguyI have a set of 802D boxed unused with spikes.Moved just after I got them.If your interested just let me know.- Bottom
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Originally posted by worldysthey are actually $250 per box of 4, so $500 total for the pair of speakers, but they are free if you buy them from an authorized dealer
Ray- Bottom
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Confusion?
There are three cases to analyze:
1. If you buy the speakers new, you will get the spikes for free.
2. If you buy them used and the previous owner has the spikes, they are included with the speakers and are free.
3. If you buy the speakers used and the previous owner did not get the spikes, B&W will provide for free after checking their logs to see if the previous owner has them.
You will only have to pay for the spikes if they are used and the previous owner does not give you the spikes that he got from B&W.
Cheers, JohnnyB- Bottom
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