WANTED: B&W DM16 Speakers [Archive] - The Art of Sound Forum

Rixsta

21-12-2017, 20:57

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

Geoff101

22-12-2017, 19:37

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

Rixsta

22-12-2017, 20:04

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

moodybuilder

22-12-2017, 21:08

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.

Geoff101

22-12-2017, 21:50

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!

Rixsta

23-12-2017, 21:34

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.

Geoff101

31-12-2017, 18:38

Price is a bit optimistic but here's a pair:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 282791847127

Rixsta

11-10-2020, 12:24

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!

Lawrence001

11-10-2020, 20:51

Nice one that didn't take long :lol:

Rixsta

12-10-2020, 16:50

haha I know it's hilarious isnt it, only a few years!
Now for the mod's :D