"Happy To Be Stuck With You!!!"

B&W 800 Diamond speakers. I can imagine being happily 'stuck' with them.

a case to learn from. at some point, replacement tweeter (other parts) will become unavailable

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/b-w-800-diamond

During the lockdown, buying and selling hi-fi gear on a whim is how I lived! My living room was looking like a hi-fi shop while I was upgrading, and then upgrading the upgrades. Down now to just what I need.... 

For me, its my 1978 JBL 4311s. My "upgrading" is focused on gear that makes them sound even better. I have spare drivers because there are no OEM parts since 2009. Fortunately they are built to last with cloth surrounds that retain their flexibility. 

I've had the opportunity to listen to many high end speakers but, for me, no others convey the realism and dynamics of these unique speakers. I still look for alternatives I can afford but so far, no winners. 

I have the b&w 800 matrix bought used they are great.and the salon first Gen they are Harmon the reviews talk about the sound rooms and development and engineers .alot of smart people at jbl.

Having recently acquired my first Revel speakers…the lowly f208, I keep thinking about upgrading. Then I’ll put a Patricia Barber album on the platter and again, the jaw drops. Even if these are their entry level (Performance 3 line) speakers, I may be happy with them for some time. 

There's also good thing about it. Once you lower your bar, you can live more free.

I think it's fine to repeatedly mention your gear if you're especially happy with it.  As expensive as it is a kind of an accomplishment to be that satisfied with what you have.  Plus new people to the forum get to hear about it.

motown-l

this Technics combo of SP-15 Spinner, OEM base, Best Easiest Adjustable Tonearm Base/arm wand system is very hard to beat.

Exactly what I set up for my friend, works perfectly, sounds great!

this one, same SP-15 needs some wood repair rear corner, and has different tonearm base, tonearm wand does not disconnect, set height, if change cartridge, set height again, IOW, not instantly easy VTA adjustment. If not changing a variety of cartridges, it’s a good choice/price. Notice, Dust Cover a different shape.

 ^^^^^

  Ha Ha!

If Revel speakers don’t come with 15” woofers that need fixing, I’m thinking this thread, where the train had left the station several times already, has now derailed. 

The only component of my system that I plan on keeping until one of us dies is my Velodyne SPL 1000 sub (1st generation). I bought it new in 2000 and have used it in 2 channel and HT applications to great success. Unfortunately, my resto-mod 1978 Philips AF-877 turntable is the weak link in my humble system. I loath thinking that I want to replace it, soon. I really don't have the disposable income for a really great replacement. 

That is the same way I feel about my B&W 800 Matrix. I’ve  fell in love with the looks alone when they first came out in the early 90s when they were in the cover of Stereophe. Said to my self one day I will buy them. Bought them finally in 2016. Never even heard them until I bought them. The rest is history. Bought and sold many amps , pre , cdp , cables , but these speakers are here with me forever. They are that good. 

I think Revel gets a lot of love here. I put my list together based on what I have read here, and Revel is mentioned just behind KEF, B&W, SF, Joseph Audio and Klipsch 

I don’t know why Revel does not get more love here. Too easy perhaps. 

Stereophile review of the Revels looks good. It would be great to see your system posted in the Virtual Systems area.

My JSE Model IIs (a friend has them now, restored), the largest woofer is a DUAL voice coil. You cannot find one, or a dual voice coil replacement.

The crossover, Infinite Slope designed by Richard Modafferi, is very unique, so a dual voice coil was used by intent.

https://www.audioclassics.com/mods

Some used JSE Model IIs might already have improper single voice coil woofers installed.

IF you plan on keeping speakers for a very long time, very long time, (as I have done/will continue to do) you need to think about driver replacement, and woofer cone or cone/coil replacement.

My 15" woofers, paper cones, are from 1958, Electro-voice 15W, 16 ohm. (it’s brother 15K was in the mighty Klipshorns) The cone has pleated paper surround, not foam like modern drivers. Beast weighs 37 lbs.

From eBay: here’s a paper one with damage

here’s a modern 15" with typical foam surround. some people might try to put a 15" paper cone with foam surround in place of the original type on the 15W.

Here’s a proper pleated paper cone/coil kit. At some point they will disappear from stock.

Over the years, I have had a pro replace coil/cones once; I replaced coil/cones once (if you are handy, the instructions on-line make it easy). and I have 1 spare woofer and one spare cone kit.

The electro-voice tweeter and mid horns, phenolic coated linen, are essentially indestructible, however I have a set of replacements just in case.

Crossovers are in a tar filled metal can. Professional crossover people told me to leave them alone. I have 1 spare crossover.

Level Controls, L-Pads, are 16 ohm, just replaced them last year.

IOW, you can’t just sit around listening with a perpetual smile on your face, thinking they will last forever, you need to plan for refurbishment.

@soix 

+1

I too was going to write a post about how happy I am with my system, that cost less* than what some of you spend on cable upgrades a year. But then I just got busy listening to music, instead.

*to be fair, it includes generous loaners and gifts from forum members here

I've actually been curious about Revel speakers for a while. . . .

Money not tight here. Just can’t do the r & r thing any more.

Happy with current repo equipment. Always working to refine the music track collection.

Methinks the lady doth protest too much...

Oh.....glad someone’s counting.

Happy listening

Not really sure what the point of this was, but it’s like the third or fourth time you’ve posted to tout your Revels so I think we got it by now.  Glad you love your wonderful speakers, and by all means enjoy!