B&W vs JM Lab


I have seen two threads, one pitting the Mezzo Utopia against the N802, and one the Utopia against the N800. In both, JM Lab seems to come out tops, with one comments even saying the B&W people should be credited for their marketing skills to get their speakers so well known! Will B&W speakers owners come out in defense?
dannyhgt3fa3
i listen too many times gr.utopia,utopia and b&w 800 with many differents amps.
b&w 800 is a monitor speakers and needs very good powerfull amps.once you find the right amps,i think its one of the best speakers(for 15.000$).
i never liked utopias(except small ones)as a state of art speakers,with every kind of amps,it sounds good but not enough to be the best for thier price range.
i personelly have kharma speakers.
I hate to say it, but, the nautilus 800 is definately not a monitor speaker....

I also prefer the JM Labs to B&Ws in all cases. The mini utopias are to die for - simply outstanding. JM Labs however can sound thin with a lean amp so go for one with gusto and soul (especially true for the cobalt series - Electras and utopias are not as picky).
just saw a jm lab utopia for sale. however, my room may be too small for it. would one advise buying a bigger speaker and then treating the room, or settle for a smaller speaker, such as the Mezzo. I love big orchestra pieces like the works of Mahler, and big sound is very impt. to me. thanks.
I don't understand why any audiophile needs to defend their choice of speaker. It's their money, their ears, their preferences.

However, given your musical tastes, I can certainly see where you might prefer the JMLab utopia line. They are very special when reproducing acoustic instruments.