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New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid

I really like my speakers but I am considering an upgrade. I have B&W 801 S2 MkIII that I bought new in 1999 (re-coned with modded x-over). I’m afraid that what I get will not equal them and new may  just be different.

They are bi-amped with McIntosh up top and Krell on the bottom. Analog is Revox B77 and dig is Oppo 105D with Bryston DAC3.

I will also likely upgrade the DAC but this thread is about speakers.

I need a dynamic loudspeaker that is as good with chamber music as it is with acoustic jazz, rock and electronic music (everything but Country and Rap).

I haven’t heard anything yet but am considering Borrersen X3, Wilson Sasha and B&W 803 D4.

Should I be afraid or will these speakers all best a 25 yr old design?

ritter06
gdnrbob
4,444 posts
 

Your best mode of action is to demo as many speakers as you can. I know it is difficult these days, when many retailers are located only in major cities, but making time and coordinating them in advance will make you an educated buyer. 

You'll get opinions otherwise on this forum, but, as Julia Child used to say-

'you'll be sorry'

Bob 

kennymacc
396 posts
 

You've probably been around high end audio long enough to answer your own question.  You simply must audition speakers until you find the ones you like best.  Is there any other way?  Happy listening.

sounds_real_audio
1,010 posts
 

You story has made me afraid very afraid...

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