Opportunity


I have the opportunity to purchase a pair of B&W 702s 2 speakers at dealer cost. Approximately 1/2 of retail. My current speakers are KEF R3s with the R400B sub. I have been thinking of a speaker up grade. I have not heard the B&W yet. Does anyone have any experience with these, and do you think it would be a substantial upgrade. My amp is a Yamaha AS2100. I play mostly vinyl on a VPI Prime with a VDH special cartridge. I listen to a little of everything but mostly jazz and classic rock. I wasn't really shopping, but this fell in my lap.
Any input appreciated.
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Showing 1 response by ejr1953

Congrats on owning a superb integrated amp.  I bought one for my son-in-law before it was discontinued by Yamaha.

As for the B&Ws, over the years I've owned a few of their speakers and have been satisfied with the results, but as a few people have posted, they sometimes do have a little too much at the top end, and can fatigue.  The good thing is that your amp is not at all harsh sounding.

Before I'd select any speakers, I'd first listen to them.  This equipment depreciates so quickly, for your "investment" to pay off, they must sound good to your ears.

Happy listening!