B&W ( Matrix series ) are warmer and more forgiving ..Which ever floats your boat..I owned 802/3 and 801/2 matrix..Both 801/2 ( or 3 ) and 802/3 are exceptional speakers..Actually I think they are the best speakers B&W ever produced... You check the feedback on all B&W loudspeakers and you will find the the Matrix series has the highest rating of all there speakers....For me B&W is the easy choice.....
B&W 802 vs Thiel 2.3
I'm considering either used Thiel 2.3's or B&W 802's (series 2.) My electronics are a Rowland Coherence preamp with an Edge amp and I use a Vandersteen powered sub. Taste in music ranges from Chopin to Korn. I know there are lots of other good choices out there (which I'm exploring), but I'm narrowing down and would appreciate opinions only on these two. Thanks in advance.