Jim is right-on with his comments on the WB's. I heard both and actually auditioned the ARC's in my listening room for about 2 months. I currently have N804's in my system. The ARC's are very balanced tonally, had wonderful soundstage, and had "presence" to them I found very enjoyable. The 805S is also quite good. Slightly more forward with more emphasis in the treble region. Excellent imaging. The bass was tighter on the B&W, maybe too tight for some folks. My personal preference would be the WB's. As always, it's best if you can try them in your own listening room. All the best. Forrest.
