It may have been an attempt by someone to refinish these and ended up looking like what you have now. It looks fresh and not old from the pics that’s why I say that. Have you had a chance to play them yet? How do they sound? For 750 you did alright if they still play and don’t have any defective drivers or crossover issues. How are the binding posts?
Unknown wood on B&W 802 series 80
I just scored a nice looking pair of B&W 802s at an auction the other day for $750 so I'm very excited to get them in my system whenever I find the time to pick up these 70 pound beasts. What struck me most about these 802s is that they came in this very interesting wood (veneer I'm assuming). I've done a little research into other 802s and even some random various wood types and so far have seen nothing like them. My best guess is Tigerwood or Ironwood but those seem very strange to finish speakers in. Are these a custom job that B&W or someone else did? Are they one of a kind? Or am I getting too excited and they're not that rare? This is my first forum post so thanks for reading!
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