In the past I went from 802D's to W/P 7's and the difference was not subtle, much prefering the W/P's. That said, I don't want to be too critical of the B&W's as I question if I gave them enough room to work their best. My system is in my living room and I can only pull my speakers out so far. For me and my room, given the choice today of 802D's and W/P 8's, I'd go for the 8's.
B&W D800 D802 VS. W/P 8
Anyone that has actually have listened to both of these?
Talking nearfield listening, set up in medium sized to small rooms. Near wall and free space need?, requirements in terms of amplification?
What i'm trying to avoid is problems with room acoustics as far as possible. (some loudspeakers are less sensitive by design)
Dipole is ofcourse easiest to work with, followed by transmission line.
Also hate the obvious issues with energi storage in terms of disrupting the sound.
Preferences in music, is multilayered, progressive and quite brutal dynamical outbursts.
I have a weakness for electronica and crossover.
Talking nearfield listening, set up in medium sized to small rooms. Near wall and free space need?, requirements in terms of amplification?
What i'm trying to avoid is problems with room acoustics as far as possible. (some loudspeakers are less sensitive by design)
Dipole is ofcourse easiest to work with, followed by transmission line.
Also hate the obvious issues with energi storage in terms of disrupting the sound.
Preferences in music, is multilayered, progressive and quite brutal dynamical outbursts.
I have a weakness for electronica and crossover.
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