Next step after B&W 802D

I would also agree with some of the above posts, increased cost is not always an upgrade, as an example Audiofeil seems to like the sound of the Bose 901 which is a much cheaper speaker than the 802D and generally not considered top of the line. Defining what sound you are looking for and/or what your current system is lacking is the key. You may even find an "upgrade" for you and your system is less expensive. That being said there is also the fun of spending money. If that is the case try to identify the sound you are looking for and the "look" you want. I am surprised how much of the cost is the look. I have spent a lot of time with the 802D's and like them alot. One speaker that I felt was a significant step up in bass, detail, imaging, and naturalness of sound was the Verity Audio parsifal ovation. There are many others as well I am sure.