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B&W CM8 or 805?

Hello,

I am about to pull the trigger on some B&W CM8s at the local Best Buy/Magnolia and I was wondering if I should opt for Nautilus 805s instead. I can get a pair of used Nautilus 805 and stands for about the same $2K that the CM8s are going for new (w/ attractive 36 month no interest financing).

I am an apartment dweller and do not want to overload my living room or piss off my neighbors. So, if I got the CM8s I would definitely be plugging the ports with the supplied bung to de-emphasize the low end.

Amplification comes in the form of a Primare SPA21 and I listen to just about everything save Country and Orchestral. I love the B&W sound signature so I'm pretty set on these two.

Thank you in advance for your advice.
ariaudio

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jpbas1
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At a $2000.00 price point; don't settle for anything less than the B&W 805S' on stands. Lead or sand filled. Technologically, I too, would love to hear the new CM8's but auditioning will save you great heartache in the long run; regardless of financing :)

I've owned the 805S and recently upgraded to the 805Di... similar designs and footprint- but completely revolutionary change in sound.
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