I have had the B&W 802d's for about 12 years. I think they are great speakers. You have realize that this speaker doesn't make any sound of its own...just meticulously reproduces what it is given. If you have a bad recording then these speaker will not hide it...if you have a great recording you will be rewarded. They love/need power. I have 600 watts a side with a 14bsst and these speaker breath their best, even at very low volume. Some commenters said they are bright...I have never experienced that except on very bad recordings. I am currently looking to upgrade to the new 802D3's which I understand have a new driver and some new crossover caps, etc...plus I like the new cabinet design.
B&W 802D3
I have been looking into getting B&W 802D3 speakers since they were announced. I am now at a point to make that decision and I am finding that many people who bring them home, end up returning them because they are too bright. I talked to a dealer through Audiogon and he told me he gets them in on trade all the time.
Making the decision tougher, other speakers like Focal and Sanus Faber have become more popular.
I am going to power the speakers with the Mcintosh C2600 and MC1.2kw monoblocks.
Any thoughts from owners of B&W 802s?
Thanks
Making the decision tougher, other speakers like Focal and Sanus Faber have become more popular.
I am going to power the speakers with the Mcintosh C2600 and MC1.2kw monoblocks.
Any thoughts from owners of B&W 802s?
Thanks