Hello,
I own B&W 802 Matrix Series II. I believe the differences between the 2's & the 3's is minor.
- The Auto Power Protect circuit has been eliminated.
- Ferro-fluid was added to the tweeters to give a little more protection, thus slightly dampening their high end.
- The midrange head enclosure was fastened to the cabinet perminatley and cannot be removed like the 2's.
If I were you I would stick with the 801 II's and the North Creek crossovers, over 801 III's.
The speakers do benefit greatly from a good stand or spiked feet.
I would guess the 2's high-end would sound slightly more extended
I own B&W 802 Matrix Series II. I believe the differences between the 2's & the 3's is minor.
- The Auto Power Protect circuit has been eliminated.
- Ferro-fluid was added to the tweeters to give a little more protection, thus slightly dampening their high end.
- The midrange head enclosure was fastened to the cabinet perminatley and cannot be removed like the 2's.
If I were you I would stick with the 801 II's and the North Creek crossovers, over 801 III's.
The speakers do benefit greatly from a good stand or spiked feet.
I would guess the 2's high-end would sound slightly more extended