Verity vs B&W


Hello, I am considering getting a pair of Verity Parisfal, which I know very well since a friend of mine has them. I recently listened to a pair of B&W 803D, which sounded pretty good to my ears, but it was a very short listening session. Does anyone know both these speakers? Which one is best and in what areas? The price is roughly the same on the used market. Thank you.
ggavetti

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Oh yes, I really like the sound of the Verity. What impressed me the most was its ability to recreate the venue of the performance...in other words, they image like crazy. I have to say that your two comments confirm what others had told me about B&W's. In fact, I am also considering a pair of Sonus Faber Amati...on the used market they go for more money but the only time I listened to them I found them to be pretty impressive...although one has a hard time disentangling sheer physical beauty and sound quality. They are so superior to anything else as an object that that might bias your listening experience.
Bjesen, thanks for your comment. I am a long-time quad fan. In my main room I have a pair of stacked ESL-57, and I love them. The veritys would go to a different room. I am also considering a pair of Sonus Faber Amati Homage (the Serblin's original version), but I did not hear them extensively. I've had many Sonus Fabers, including a pair of Extremas. To be honest though I am more inclined to go with the Veritys...even if the Amatis are way way prettier.