Saxo is correct, I owned the 801 III w/NC's. I sold them for the N802 and was never happier and never looked back. The Nautilus is just a whole new rehlm of realism than B&W ever achieved before. I think the N802 is a nice move from the 801 Matrix not to mention the looks are also improved. I am not one to say the latest is the best, but these are.
B&W 801 III w/northcreek crossovers or nautilus801
I currently have 801 series 3 driven by threshold 550e, threshold fet 10e. CD source is theta data basic linked to theta gen 3 via theta coax. The rest of my system is wired with mit evo.
Currently I am quite happy with the sound(70/80's rock, wide variety of jazz). Good detail, very dynamic, relatively flat frequency response, tight, deep bass.
After listening to a pair of silver siggies(30), I realized the 801's fall short in transparency, soundstage, and clean high frequency sparkle (bass was no contest).
What I need to know is: with the addition of the north creek crossovers($1800.00 seems a lot)to my 801 III's, will they compare or better the nautilus 801? I've heard the N801 a couple of times and thought the bass to be slower and thicker than the series 3. I also realize that parts for the 801,3 could become obsolete soon.
801 III w/northcreek crossovers or nautilus 801.
PLEASE HELP!
Currently I am quite happy with the sound(70/80's rock, wide variety of jazz). Good detail, very dynamic, relatively flat frequency response, tight, deep bass.
After listening to a pair of silver siggies(30), I realized the 801's fall short in transparency, soundstage, and clean high frequency sparkle (bass was no contest).
What I need to know is: with the addition of the north creek crossovers($1800.00 seems a lot)to my 801 III's, will they compare or better the nautilus 801? I've heard the N801 a couple of times and thought the bass to be slower and thicker than the series 3. I also realize that parts for the 801,3 could become obsolete soon.
801 III w/northcreek crossovers or nautilus 801.
PLEASE HELP!