It sounds like you are getting some good information. Speakers first is best, but it seems you have passed that point. As for what sounds best, that is always determined by what your listening taste are. I might suggest if you can get to Philadelphia, Pa, go to Soundex. That is one of the best exhibits for high-end audio I have visited, nationwide. They have lots of top end choices for many top end lines, all under one roof. You just move from one listening room to the next. The education is worth the trip! Which one? The Dunlavy line is great. The IVa’s are an exceptional value, especially if you can find them used. I would also suggest the Dynaudio Line; I like the 5’s or 3’s. If you can find them used, Duntechs are great too. There are no North American Dealers, just go direct. Duntech will sell you new drivers at a very reasonable price so you can purchase an older pair & update them yourself with new drivers. The Prince or Sovereign 2000’s are good considerations. I think any of these lines are among the very best in accurate sound reproduction. I have owned Vandersteen Model IV’s, Wilson Watt Puppies, Magnapans, Martin Logan’s, Beverage Model V’s, all of which have a common sound characterizes. My preferences are with Dunlavy, Dynaudio or Duntech, all of which are excellent choices. I currently am using the Duntech Sovereign 2000’s. My first choice, in any price range! Good Luck
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i am investing in a good sounding system for music i have a home theater system already . i have all the equiptment for my audio system except for the speakers. i have listened to the b&w 801's for hours and i love the way they sound when the are cranked up i have not listened to the 802 i here alot of talk about all these other speakers like hale, wilson, tannoy ect. are the 802 as good as the 801s? i have not heard them yet! i will be biamping the speakers with classe amps. please help are there any othere speakers which are not as pricey as the 801 which have the sound staging, imaging and texture i am looking for. every high end audio store i go into they try to sell the 801's i live in new jersey so there is limited high end audio stores to listed to a good varity fo speakers.