Sugarbrie, what $1,800 speaker do you like better than N804? I have found speakers I like better but they start at $4,800.
B&W 802 S3 vs. Nautilus 803 or 804's
Trying to decide if I want to make a change....I am leaning at staying with B&W eventhough I have looked at a few others. I utilize a Krell HTS 7.1 with Krell KAV amps. I am utilizing a CAL c10 for music.
HT is great...no complaints. Music is very good..system has great detail without being bright, a good soundstage and more than adequate bass, but there always seems to be a bit too much dampening (like a thin sheet over the speakers).
I have listened to the Nautilus 804 speakers in the showroom (with a very similar set-up to mine) and they seem more lively without giving up anything. I didn't find them bright in any way, but how will they sound once I get home? I thought of checking out the 803's, but I am in a relatively small room & don't want to have issues with too much bass. Any thoughts?
I have also taken a look at monitor audio gold 60's and a pair of the Kef reference speakers. Unfortunately, all at differenet places have set-ups that I am not familar with. The monitor audio 60's were nice, but just didn't seem real engaging. The Kefs sounded great...with a good soundtage, bass and clarity. They just sound a bit different than the B&Ws (not sure how to explain). Not really sure they are worth the higher cost than the N804's, however. Any experience with these?
thank you, macct
HT is great...no complaints. Music is very good..system has great detail without being bright, a good soundstage and more than adequate bass, but there always seems to be a bit too much dampening (like a thin sheet over the speakers).
I have listened to the Nautilus 804 speakers in the showroom (with a very similar set-up to mine) and they seem more lively without giving up anything. I didn't find them bright in any way, but how will they sound once I get home? I thought of checking out the 803's, but I am in a relatively small room & don't want to have issues with too much bass. Any thoughts?
I have also taken a look at monitor audio gold 60's and a pair of the Kef reference speakers. Unfortunately, all at differenet places have set-ups that I am not familar with. The monitor audio 60's were nice, but just didn't seem real engaging. The Kefs sounded great...with a good soundtage, bass and clarity. They just sound a bit different than the B&Ws (not sure how to explain). Not really sure they are worth the higher cost than the N804's, however. Any experience with these?
thank you, macct