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B&W Matrix 3 Series 2 speakers in excellent conditionMinty. One small scratch that will disappear after I oil cabinetsShipping to states in longitude of Colorado, farther west or rural parts of the Midwest will be a little more, billed separately
Timing matters here because these are a classic early-’90s B&W design, long before the later Matrix-era and Nautilus-era shifts, so you’re buying the older British monitor-school presentation rather than a newer replacement model. At US$800, this sits above the US$404 median and below the US$1,002 75th percentile from your comps, so it reads as fair-to-strong rather than cheap; it’s not a bargain-bin score, but it is still within the normal upper-middle band for a good pair.
What makes it worthwhile is the reputation: these are admired for solid imaging, tonal balance, and a big, grown-up sound when they’re healthy and properly partnered. The “excellent condition” note is meaningful on a speaker this age, and if the drivers, surrounds, and cabinets are genuinely clean, the upside is getting a respected vintage B&W without paying top-tier collector money. I’d mainly confirm originality, driver condition, and whether stands/grilles are included, since those details matter more than cosmetics on a listing like this.
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