Bowers and Wilkins B&W Matrix 2 Vintage Speakers - w/ Matching Marble Stands

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General:
The Matrix 2 from Bowers & Wilkins are exceptional vintage stand-mount speakers from the late ’80s to early ’90s.

As part of the renowned Matrix series, they feature B&W’s signature honeycomb-style internal Matrix bracing, engineered to reduce cabinet resonance and deliver an open, engaging sound without bloated bass. In testing, they sounded excellent.

On the rear panel, below the banana plug inputs, are logos confirming that this pair is factory-wired with high-quality Van den Hul cabling. Known for their premium audio cables, Van den Hul was a natural choice for B&W.

Visually, these speakers are stunning and difficult to fully capture in photos. The rich walnut veneer looks incredible, especially when paired with the marble stands and textured front baffle.

This particular pair is in remarkable, near-new condition and is without question one of the finest examples of the Matrix 2 still available.

All drivers are fully functional and have been thoroughly tested in our shop. Included with the speakers and stands will be a printed manual on heavyweight paper.

Shipping:
These speakers with their heavy and beautiful marble stands will ship anywhere within the lower 48 US States for a flat $249 that will be added to your cart during checkout. If you're outside of this area please let us know as we routinely ship worldwide and can provide a quote. Local courier delivery is also available, contact us for details. These speakers are exempt from any SkyFi Free Shipping promotions 

SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:
Excellent condition all around, There may be a few super small scratches in the veneer but it is extremely difficult to see.

Brand Background:
Excellence, uncompromised and uncompromising. The world’s most famous recording studios demand Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series loudspeakers, for no other reason than they represent the pinnacle of sonic supremacy.

Ownership:
Single Owner

Connections:
Speaker Banana inputs.

General Sound:
Smooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean

Cosmetic Condition:
9/10 = Excellent. Perfect physical condition, gently used. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and tested in our lab and listening room.

Included:
Unit and Manual

Packing:
Will be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.Reviews:
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Specs:
Type: 2 way, 2 driver loudspeaker system
Frequency Response: 51Hz to 35kHz
Recommended Amplifier: 50 to 150W
Impedance: 4.5Ω
Sensitivity: 87dB
Bass: 1 x 200mm homopolymer polypropylene cone
Tweeter: 1 x 25mm ferrofluid cooled polyamide dome
Finish: walnut, black ash, natural oak, rosewood

Dimensions:
23.62 x 10.24 x 12.60 in

Weight:
35 lbs.

Approximate Age:
1987

Link to Manual:
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Recommended Cables:
Kimber Kable - Speaker Cables - Good

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Kimber Kable - Bi-Wire Speaker Cables - Best

Testing Process:
Our speaker evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, dented tweeter domes, and cone damage. We also inspect the speaker connection points for loose or broken connectors.

After the initial visual inspection we connect the speakers to a reference amplifier with our preferred test tracks. With the speakers placed with proper distance we listen to each driver to make sure that they are producing the intended frequencies with no signs of distortion or rattle.

During listening tests with test tracks we check for proper stereo imaging and bass response at various listening levels. If there are any audible signs of issues, the speakers are taken to the bench where we perform a frequency sweep to isolate the issue so that it can be resolved by component repair or replacement.

Our subwoofer evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, cone damage, or rubbing voice coils. We also inspect the input connections for damage.

After the initial visual inspection we connect the sub at our bench and perform a sine wave sweep from about 200 Hz down to around 10 Hz. During this sweep we are listening for excessive rattle or other signs of improper function.

If the sweep passes we then increase the input level to evaluate how the woofer performs at high output levels. If the woofer has built-in crossover adjustments or multiple connection options these features are tested at this time.

We complete the subwoofer evaluation by feeding the unit with an audio signal in conjunction with our house music system to see how it responds to low frequency content in real world conditions while paired with a full range system.