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  1. #1
    Join Date: Jan 2015

    Location: UK, South

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    I'm Riki.

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    Hi all

    I have been using the DM23 speakers by Bowers and Wilkins for a few years, I really like them and would like to upgrade to the lower model DM16 which I can tell was a higher end model. Im expecting an improvement in sound.
    Its proving very hard to find a pair of DM16, I will take them in any condition if I have to as Im very exited to hear the sound of them! and think they would work well in a home studio one day!

    If anyone can reccommend any other vintage 80s 90s speakers please let us know!

    Thanks
    Riki
    Curent System
    Jean Hiraga 30w Class-A amplifier modified for 12v
    B&W DM23 speakers, trying to find a pair of DM16 as an upgrade!
    my website
    https://www.rikibuckingham.com

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    Join Date: Apr 2014

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    I sold my pair to user Kev4130 on pink fish, back in may. Lovely speakers if you have the space for them. It's best to link out the APOC circuit on the crossovers. I should have the circuit diagram still if you find a pair and need them.

    Good luck
    Geoff

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    Join Date: Jan 2015

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    I'm Riki.

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    Hi
    Thanks a lot thats great I would like that info if possible
    Maybe ill ask over at Pink fish then!

    what did you think of the speakers, why did you sell and what did you end up buying ?

    Cheers
    Riki
    Curent System
    Jean Hiraga 30w Class-A amplifier modified for 12v
    B&W DM23 speakers, trying to find a pair of DM16 as an upgrade!
    my website
    https://www.rikibuckingham.com

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    There's a pair of dm2 on here for £100 in really good condition, these are really good speakers I still have a pair which I'm using at the moment make sure you replace the caps etc in the crossovers breaths new life in to them.
    Modded td160 super Thorens ol encounter arm hana sl cart, angle audio studio pro mc virtual battery phono amp with separate psi, Onix pre and mono amps, Onix CD player, Onix BWD and soap tuner. B&W dm2 speakers or super pencil 12 speakers, atlas cables, seperate mains power supply with earth spike.

  5. #5
    Join Date: Apr 2014

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    I'm Geoff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by moodybuilder View Post
    There's a pair of dm2 on here for £100 in really good condition, these are really good speakers I still have a pair which I'm using at the moment make sure you replace the caps etc in the crossovers breaths new life in to them.
    They're mine as well!

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    Join Date: Jan 2015

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    Quote Originally Posted by moodybuilder View Post
    There's a pair of dm2 on here for £100 in really good condition, these are really good speakers I still have a pair which I'm using at the moment make sure you replace the caps etc in the crossovers breaths new life in to them.
    Well they do look good but I feel that my DM23 will do for now untill I can find DM16 or similar quality yes the caps loose tolerance over time and effect crossover freq. If anyone can recommend any other speakers let us know.
    Curent System
    Jean Hiraga 30w Class-A amplifier modified for 12v
    B&W DM23 speakers, trying to find a pair of DM16 as an upgrade!
    my website
    https://www.rikibuckingham.com

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    Join Date: Apr 2014

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    I'm Geoff.

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    Price is a bit optimistic but here's a pair:
    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F282791847127

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    Join Date: Jan 2015

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    Managed to grab a Pair! now its time to have a look at the Capacitors and figure out how to take out the APOC protection circuit!
    Curent System
    Jean Hiraga 30w Class-A amplifier modified for 12v
    B&W DM23 speakers, trying to find a pair of DM16 as an upgrade!
    my website
    https://www.rikibuckingham.com

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    Nice one that didn't take long

  10. #10
    Join Date: Jan 2015

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    haha I know it's hilarious isnt it, only a few years!
    Now for the mod's
    Curent System
    Jean Hiraga 30w Class-A amplifier modified for 12v
    B&W DM23 speakers, trying to find a pair of DM16 as an upgrade!
    my website
    https://www.rikibuckingham.com

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