New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid

The 801s were $5.5k in 1999. New.
 

Several years ago I took a fav cd and went and listened to WW Puppies driven by great electronics and thought what’s the big deal. They did not seem to resolve any better and seemed lacking on the bottom. 
 

Now, how many iterations later, I wonder if the Sashas have improved enough- surely they must have, no? I would be looking at used so listening may be an issue.

The new 802s ( I wrote 803s above but meant 802s) share the same B&W DNA so should be an improvement and safer choice (but would still go for a listen). My ears have rolled off on top so B&W brightness may be less of an issue. 
 

I’m a big believer in physics and can’t see (or hear) how the X3s go very deep, but I failed to mention that I have a VMPS Larger sub driven by Crown K2, so deep bass is not an issue. Will try and have listen in Fla.

you need to look at Legacy's way more dynamic then all of the speakers you mentioned and designed to be bi-amped with their wavelet processor

the signature se $9300 depending on finish are an incredible deal

 

very efficient 92db

high power handling 20watts to 300

very deep subwoofer level bass 22hz

can be bi-amplified.

state of the art heil AMT tweeter and midrange for incredible resolution and a huge soundstage.

stunning real wood finishes.

American made ,great service and support.

Dave and Troy

Audio Intellect NJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legacy dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It seems like you have enough power so no more versatile and bang-for-the-buck manufacturer as Magnepan.

Let me guess Dave, you no longer sell KEF, Paradigm, or Goldenear? 

@mapman A perfect analysis!