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Henrik Taagaard
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: October 5, 2012
Bottom Line: Bought these speakers some months ago, and shifted the tweeters. They are very good looking and well build; real Ash tree. I use bi-wire, and they simply sound amazing; very rich sound, with lots of clarity and detail. The bass is so deep and well balanced, when watching a film it feels like being in a cinema. As well voices sound great; lots of depth and body. If you can find a pair, I highly recommend them. I have listened to many speakers, and these are absolutely the best I have heard. Of course I think they as well would be quite expensive if i had to buy them from new today in my country; Denmark.
Used product for: 3 Months to 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 1996
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paul chatham
a AudioPhileDate Reviewed: September 27, 2012
Bottom Line: Since I bought the very little-used pair P5 from my brother who owns Thiel, I must say I've been very impresses with the clear, crisp, floating mid-range and highs. When listening to female voices, be it sopranos or those in an 8-voice,20-voice masses, they really stand out from the background bass. I suppose the dynamic gains are much higher,across the spectrum, in B&W than in other speakers. I tested much more expensive speakers like ProAc, Usher, TAD, etc. driven by big amplifiers(to give solid sound,but lacking the 'float characteristics of B&W), and P5 wins hands down.
The bass is quite adequate, one can feel the power everytime the drum hits.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: AudioPhile
Product model year: 1995
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Michael H.
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: May 1, 2011
Bottom Line: Just a great speaker!
Used product for: Less than 1 month
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 1995
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skipper320
a AudioPhileDate Reviewed: January 29, 2008
Bottom Line: I purchased a pair of P5's in black ash. I know, the cherry finish is gorgeous, but I couldn't pass this pair up for the price. I have been listening to them for well over a year now and I can honestly say, they are the best speakers I have ever had in my system. The midrange is silky smooth with extended, but never harsh highs. The bass is deep and tight without being boomy. I am driving these with a Jolida 202a integrated tube amplifier. It puts out 40 wpc and it makes the P5's sing!.
One thing I did discover while tinkering is that the soundstage and midrange open way up when they are biwired. It made a huge difference in both width and depth.
If you can biwire, do it. You will be amazed. I listen to mostly jazz, vocals, and easy rock and they all sound as they should, clean, clear and fluid. Fortunately, I haven't had the same problems with the tweeters as other owners, but I was told by B&W tech support that they are available through them.
I couldn't be happier with these and I think You would need to spend much more to get a speaker this good in todays market. If you find a used pair, don't hesitate
BUY THEM!
System:
Jolida 202a amplifier
CAL CL-15 CD player
Project 2xpression turntable Grado gold cartridge
Synergistic alpha x2 speaker and interconnects
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: AudioPhile
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$450.00
Purchased At: audiogon
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jay2211
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: October 26, 2007
Bottom Line: Purchased these about 12 years ago. Have been using them as fronts in a home theater for the last 2 years. After reading another review on this site I took a closer listen to them in a stereo configuration and realized the tweeters weren't doing much. I ordered a replacement set from B&W for about $130 (2 x dome + driver) and it's like night and day... hard to believe I hadn't noticed how bad they'd gotten, but I guess the other (much newer) speakers in the system were picking up the slack. In any case, the upgrade was simple (the tweeters can be gently pried out from the front). As an experiment, while doing the replacement I listened to one speaker with and without its old tweeter - there was some difference, but not that much. Now they sound great and I want to start listening to music again.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 1995
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Sound Factor, Pasade
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