I really liked the Martin Logan Motion series when I auditioned them at Magnolia a few months ago. I felt they punched well above their price class. The B&W 702S2s didn't sound any better than the Motion60XTs to my ears, even though they cost nearly twice as much. So I'm not surprised by your experience with the 805s.
I imagine you live near a large metropolis if you have a Magnolia in your Best Buy. Even if it requires a multi-hour road trip, your best bet is to audition as many speakers as you can at nearby dealers.
I imagine you live near a large metropolis if you have a Magnolia in your Best Buy. Even if it requires a multi-hour road trip, your best bet is to audition as many speakers as you can at nearby dealers.