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In Reply to: RE: Forgive me if I ask, but are you sure they are active Matrix 1s? posted by beppe61 on November 13, 2014 at 08:45:12
WOW.
Perhaps this version wasn't actively marketed (pardon the pun) in the USA?
International markets/economies certainly differ, but if I saw these locally for $600 US, I would snap them up quickly.
I just put a pair of 805 Matrix back into service after MANY years of storage, and they are doing a wonderful job. I'd put an active version of the Matrix 1 at least on the level of the 805 (for price) and have had people offer me $800+ for the 805s.
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Hi i am actually tempted but i am more for the Matrix passive models
I missed a bargain on these ones depicted some months ago and i regret sincerely because i think they had also a good bass
But i never listened to any of this period only more recent Matrix
amd they are really good
I will think a little more
Thanks again
Kind regards,
bg
I used to work for NYC when we used to sell these. From what I remember they sounded very good. The only problem is the drivers would blow...and I mean more than they should. So if you buy a pr that works be careful, because you are not going to get those parts...
Hi and thanks a lot for the very helpful advice
You refer to woofers or tweeters ?
I am a little hesitating because a little more can by newer active monitors
But the Matrix construction must be sublime
And when i read words like ... the sound detached from the speakers ... great soundstage rendition ... this is my main aim in a set-up
I have never heard a set-up with a great image that sounds bad
A system/speaker great at 3D sounds very very good
Thanks a lot again
Kind regards,
bg
Tweeters especially
Hi and thanks again
Well i think that a couple of tweeters is easier to find that a couple of woofers
I have seen Vifa models cheap and quite good
Good woofers instead are very very expensive
Kind regards,
bg
Hi,
Just discovered your thread :-) I'm the guy selling the Active Matrix 1's. They really are that and I have the user manual, circuit diagrams and parts lists from B&W to prove it :-) When I bought them a few years back I got in touch with B&W and even they had trouble tracking down any information. It transpired that they were for a special contract that John Bowers signed with the Swiss Broadcasting Authority for studio monitors. They were never sold commercially. That said, they are a visually very attractive design and sonically wonderful. I have a favourite piece from Peer Gynt with kettle drums and I have never heard any speaker reproduce such a physical, clear 'whoompf' as the Active 1's do. It's not spectacularly deep (it's hardly big!) but physical. In the meantime I've gone other ways looking for the bass but not found their equal in presence. Anyone interested to know more, please feel free to contact me.
B&W put a HUGE amount of R&D into the original Matrix 1, 2, and 3 cabinets.
For the (greater?) 800 Matrix series? The actual "Matrix" part of the equation was greatly lessened.
That isn't to say the 800 Matrix was a lesser speaker, but they certainly economized with respect to the cabinet construction.
Hi again and thanks for the advice
So I guess i should have bought them
Lately i have become a little obsessed with the cabinet construction especially having listened and read great reviews of speakers designed with great attention to reduce resonances and vibrations
This help the out of box sound sensation, a very nice one
Thanks again
Kind regards,
bg
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