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B&W Matrix 801 Series II

There is a pair for sale in my area for $2000. Anyone have an opinion on these speakers? Are they good sounding speakers or just okay? I believe they are pretty old. My interest in them is because they are local so no shipping and I understand B&W makes some very good speakers. Thanks for the help.
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Magnepan 1.7 or Vandersteen 3...just informing OP of other options...
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No worries mate...good luck...still a fair sum...
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I would also check out new offerings in the 2K range...awful lot of great speakers in this range...at least for a reference point.
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Sounds like 3k or more with options/upgrades...tighty sum for a 25 year old product.Factor in sound, performance, value, resell, warranty, and convenience going new becomes more aytractive.
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Fwiw...Maggie 1.7 replaced a speaker that was Class A rated for over a decade...the 1.6.
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True...but most people who spend 2k or more have or plan on acquiring a 4 ohm stable amp...Could go with Vandy 2 sig to meet price point....
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