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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
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thebingster
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@mapman A perfect analysis!

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mdalton
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Give yourself permission to change.  I’d bet your taste in ice cream is different than it was 25 years ago - who knew coconut could be so good?  And I’m guessing you’d buy a different suit today, even if the old ones still fit!  So I’d recommend listening to different types of speakers and systems - I’m amazed how great some single driver speakers sound these days.  Florida Audio show is in February.  And Soundlux Audio in Miami has great stuff.  These speakers may be your last, so have fun.

razorbraun
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@sls883 

For what it’s worth … I understood what you were saying.  
 

- Had an old pair of VS speakers 

- upgraded to a new pair

-stuck with VS brand

-don’t regret the upgrade 

 

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ozzy62
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@sls883 

Understood and good choice. I have owned two versions of the VR4. Albert (RIP) made some damn fine speakers.

tlittlefield
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I have had the X3's for about 4 months now and I would highly recommend them...

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