I've got the 802M 3's and I'm using a Proceed combo AVP/HPA to power them with JPS Labs SC+ interconnects/digital ic. They sound really good, detailed but smooth. The Proceed amp was a big improvement over the baby krell that was powering them; they are power hungry speakers! I hear the Nautilus 802's are easier to drive. And I'll second the statement from above about these being a classic!
B W 802 Matrix III: Bright shrieky?
I have a friend who recently purchased B&W 802 Nautilus spkrs. After break-in, I must say I am impressed with the sound, & they are not BRIGHT, as I expected them to be. He tends to like more upfront & brighter sound than I do, so when he told me that the 802 Matrix III's he had before these (I hadn't heard these), WERE quite bright. He also says they don't hold a CANDLE to the Nautilus 802s.
I like the Nautilus, but don't want to spend that kind of money. I am wondering if B&W ophiles have any opinions on these two speakers. Would used 802 III's sound anything like his Nautilus? Or would I be disappointed---
I like the Nautilus, but don't want to spend that kind of money. I am wondering if B&W ophiles have any opinions on these two speakers. Would used 802 III's sound anything like his Nautilus? Or would I be disappointed---