Confusing Hi-fi Nomenclature

[TIU]

I have to think a little longer when looking at B&W speakers because with the brand, the lower numbers are the larger speakers. So a 606 standmount is larger than a 607. As for Fyne Audio, Q Acoustics and Harbeth, confusing or what?

 

[tuga]

I have to think a little longer when looking at B&W speakers because with the brand, the lower numbers are the larger speakers. So a 606 standmount is larger than a 607.

And an 801 is larger than an 805?

 

[manicatel]

Yea, I think with B&W speakers, the “100” number represents the model range, & that is logical in that the 700 range is above the 600’s & the 800’s are above the 700’s.
So far, so good.
Then it gets a bit confusing as the “units” number runs backwards. The 702’s are above the 704’s.
No idea why, but I’m guessing there must be a reason somewhere.

 

[tuga]

It's not that uncommon. Look at photo cameras, a Canon 1 is the top tier, then a 5, a 50, a 500. Same with Nikon or Fuji.

 

[TIU]

Then you've got member's names like tuga. What does that mean?

 

[tuga]

Then you've got member's names like tuga. What does that mean?

Tuga is the same as Brit. It’s local slang for someone from PorTUGAl

 

[tuga]

What does @TIU mean?

 

[dangermouse]

Tuga is the same as Brit. It’s local slang for someone from PorTUGAl

Oh! I thought it meant...

 

[Beobloke]

What about B&O and their penchant for re-using model numbers?!

As examples, there were two completely different ‘Beomaster 5000’ models, two ‘Beogram 1500’ units and no less than FOUR ‘Beogram 3000’ models from the 1960s to the 1980s!

It can make giving parts or servicing advice a bit tricky…

 

[bencat]

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