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.