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B&W 705

hi. i think i am looking to change speakers, i need help! i currently own jm labs focal profile 918's. i've had them for about 8 months. my current set up is: b.a.t. amp and pre amp, rega saturn cd player, running springs power conditioner, kimber cable speaker cable, and jps labs inter connects. this is my dilemma, i recently was in an audio shop in rochester ny, and listened to b&w 705 speakers, and was surprised at how much more i heard, soundstage, imaging, etc. made my focals sound "dry" for lack of a better word. anyone have any experience with b&w's? also, any opinions on the asw700 sub or the 700 series tower speakers? i have a smaller listening room, bout 10' away. any feedback would be greatly appreciated. by the way, it sucks living in buffalo!!!!
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klaudio
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Just a quick note. I have used a pair of BW 705's
for over a 10 months now. They were bought new.
I also have had and currently own some other big
name speakers along with some made for me.

I have used NAD and Mcintosh power with them.
They are a great speaker. I actually prefer these
over a pair of BW 805's I had for 6 months. They were the original 805's not the current model. The 705's have more bass than the original 805's.

They take some time to break in. I think it takes time
on all BW's....kevlar to loosen up. I have had five different models. Look and see if any are for sale here on Agon. Great if you can find a pair in good shape used.

A real keeper......and I do not think they are going to be around for long new.
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