My new B&W 683's **PICS**

Speed3
Speed3 Posts: 91
edited October 2007 in Speakers
Here are my new B&W 683's to replace my Polk RTi12's. Totally different sound than the Polks and I like it. My whole system is still for sale in the For Sale section.

new1.JPG
new2.JPG
new3.JPG
View my Blog!
http://therubberband.tumblr.com/
Post edited by Speed3 on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,796
    edited October 2007
    What do they look like with the grills on?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2007
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    What do they look like with the grills on?

    I'm thinking the same thing...........mismatching works on super high end stuff in an eclectic kinda way that doesn't always move down the line with grace.
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited October 2007
    I can't believe they are offering the FST driver tech in the flagship of the 600 series line. Mundorf caps in a minimalist crossover. Outstanding.

    Something I always loved about B&W was the trickle down tech from the higher end lines. I got to hear a pair about 2 months ago, and it was nothing short of stunning, especially at the price.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • read-alot
    read-alot Posts: 812
    edited October 2007
    I'll bet the guys over on the B&W forum are really buzzing.
    polkaudio SRS (rdo194 x 8)
    Dodd ELP (separate power supply)
    JC 1 blocks ( strapped )
    Rega Apollo
    MIT (speaker cables) Outlaw (ICs)

    polkaudio SDA2(rdo194x4) (front) polkaudio CRS (rdo194x4)(rear) polkaudio 400i (center)
    B&K 505
    Samsung LCD
    VIP 622
    HSU STF-2
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited October 2007
    Nice. I am curious where the cabinets were made. B&W uses Denmark for the 700 and 800 series.
    Venom
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited October 2007
    Speed3 wrote: »
    Here are my new B&W 683's to replace my Polk RTi12's. Totally different sound than the Polks and I like it. My whole system is still for sale in the For Sale section.
    [/url]

    Those look pretty schweet. Tell us more about how they sound and how they are different from the Rti12's.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited October 2007
    The new speakers are beautiful. I really like the CM7's.

    Congrads

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Speed3
    Speed3 Posts: 91
    edited October 2007
    Well I work for www.audiodimensions.net and we sell B&W, Rotel, Classe, etc. So I have listened to these in our theater rooms for about a month now but they have been hooked up to Rotel seperates. I have a Denon 887 so the sound is a little different than the Rotel. My RTi12's were my first speakers so when I first got them and bi-amped them to my Denon and they sounded wonderful. 5 months later I've been able to bring the 683's home to demo. I'v also bi-amped these sending 105 to ups and 105 to the downs. Obviously there is a big difference in sound especially in the mids and highs. That FST driver sure is different than the polks mid driver. I'm new at describing speakers so my words might not come out right. The most obvious difference is the clarity in the mids and highs it's like everything is much clearer and seperated. I don't want to say the RTi12's are harsh but thats what it sounds like to me, the B&W's are much more softer and natural. Vocals are alot different with the 683's, they are very clear and not bright like the RTi12's. Thats all i know of so far but i will post alot more when my pair arrives on Nov. 5th
    View my Blog!
    http://therubberband.tumblr.com/
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited October 2007
    I've been thinking about these speakers for my 2 channel good choice.
    2 CHANNEL
    Speaker - Klipsch Heresy II
    Under construction
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,606
    edited October 2007
    Speed3 wrote: »
    Well I work for www.audiodimensions.net


    Which store? I've been in the Norman and the Wichita demo rooms.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2007
    I heard a pair in a fully treated room, they sounded beautiful. I almost bought them, but I'm stuck on dual concentics.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2007
    Nice speaks man.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Speed3
    Speed3 Posts: 91
    edited October 2007
    I work @ the May store in OKC
    View my Blog!
    http://therubberband.tumblr.com/
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,606
    edited October 2007
    Speed3 wrote: »
    I work @ the May store in OKC

    I may have to swing by next time I'm working up there.
    Got any of these hooked up in the store to a MC275 yet?
    Go big, go glass!
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited October 2007
    wow those are very nice, some day Im going to buy a pair of 802ds.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter