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B&W 801M vs. 801 Series 2, etc

Hello,

I found a pair of B&W 801M at a decent price but am confused by the model.  I currently own the B&W 802 series II and am familiar with their Matrix lineup. 

According to B&W's archive model sight and my general knowledge, I know there is the 801 series 80 (non-Matrix), 801 series 2, and 801 series 3, both Matrix.  I'm guessing the 801M must be essential 801 series 1?  There really doesn't seem to be any info out there about this model and it is the only Matrix model not listed on their archive site.

Does anyone have any info, specs, comparison to Series 2?

thanks,
dastro
dastro OP
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Thanks, ct0517,

Here is the response I just got from B&W:

The 801M is the first generation that officially used the Matrix name. Before Series 2 came out there were the series 80 models and a few other letters like the 801F and 801M.


I'm going to go ahead with the purchase and see how they sound vs. my 802 S2.  Also, I'm curious if the 801 alignment filter works with the 801M.

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ct0517
1,798 posts
 
Before Series 2 came out there were the series 80 models and a few other letters like the 801F and 801M.
confusing :^(

If the "801m" has a front port, and is bi-wire capable - I am willing to bet it’s the same as a Series 2 and this is a B&W marketing thing.
But - if either of those two characteristics are missing - and it has matrix construction inside - then indeed it is unique.
ask17
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can anyone advice how much to pay for  B&W 801 Series 2 in good condition- Private buy. Thanks for any reply!
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