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B&W 802 d3 vs 803 d3

So, strongly considering 802 d3 over 803 d3. Worthwhile upgrading to this much larger speaker?

key reason is that I really like prestige version which is not available in 803, kinda sad. So good excuse to get 802. Don’t like the rose nut as the finish looks cheap and unfinished, kinda sad they didn’t do a better job, maybe glossy rose nut finish would be better..
emergingsoul
emergingsoul OP
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@mdhowes 

16 foot high ceilings may be challenging for any speaker not sure about the rest of the room but the 802 speakers should be at home there.  Amplifiers are important, I’m using a MC 901 from McIntosh to power them. Which is probably overkill.

They are really nice speakers.  

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mdhowes
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Thanks. I run a C2500 with a MC 452 so should be enough power. I currently have the Paradigm Founder 100Fs with 2 REL s510s. I actually really like the Paradigms but feel an upgrade might be in order given the size of the room. Must be nice running the MC901s. :) Cheers

 

bartsw
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I have the 802D2 which I think is the best all around between D1-D4. I don't think the 802 is much of an improvement over the Founder 100F. It's a different flavor; more dynamic. hollow and bright. An upgrade would be 800/801.

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