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joey_v 01-05-2021 09:08 PM

When’s the D4 coming?
 
Anyone here have any leads?

I heard from the grapevine it could be this year... but I don’t have any evidence otherwise.

audiohippo 01-05-2021 09:44 PM

I think its a 5-year refresh cycle.

Madfonzy 01-06-2021 05:06 AM

So does this mean I need to start saving now and not buy any other gear.....

audiohippo 01-06-2021 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madfonzy (Post 1028412)
So does this mean I need to start saving now and not buy any other gear.....

I think the D3 was released mid-2016. COVID may delay the release, but yes I would.

RaceCarDriver 01-11-2021 11:45 AM

805-802D3 came out in 2015.
800D3 in 2016.

Since that time:

Eva Automation purchased B&W Group
B&W Group sold Classé to Sound United
B&W restructured and split from Eva Automation
Sumiko takes over US distribution of Rotel from B&W
Eva files for Bankruptcy protection
Sound United acquires B&W
Eva Automation closes and avoids Bankruptcy

Phew..

oh yea.. Covid..

hdvidguy 01-11-2021 01:41 PM

What do you think B&W could improve on with the D4 line? 800 D3 sounds amazing in a good room!

BlueSky 01-18-2021 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdvidguy (Post 1028980)
What do you think B&W could improve on with the D4 line? 800 D3 sounds amazing in a good room!

It depends on whether engineering or marketing is writing the release notes.

bart 01-18-2021 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSky (Post 1029679)
It depends on whether engineering or marketing is writing the release notes.

:D

ti33er 01-20-2021 03:52 AM

...I think the D3 tweeter is a bit bright, this can be improved. Active 800 Series would also be interesting, Amplification optimised for the Drivers within the base of the speaker much like their DBxD Subwoofers that use HYPEX modules

RaceCarDriver 01-20-2021 10:07 AM

Active crossovers like the Nautilus yes.
Active powered like the Formation never.

I would love to see a monolithic type speaker, something massive like the old Matrix 800. Maybe even a bit taller.


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