Watt Puppy that much of an improvement?

Jaybo: Are you familiar with any of Stvrvin's gear or is this another diatribe against upgrading?

russell...i'm familiar and its a diatribe. also, the 802-3 is a classic in every sense.

Hey guys. Just wanted to express appreciation to you for all insights. All views have merit for sure. You know, I guess the reason lots of folks are in this, and I include myself, is that it's such a rewarding hobby. If one has an appreciation for well recorded music (think recordings to die for thread),to sit back with a glass of wine (or more) and listen and then to think you've have a small part in what your hearing (your $$$, equipment and what you've learned here and other places).....geez, talk about feeling great and getting true enjoyment and relaxation. Anyway, I guess the reason I'm looking for suggestions/information/experience is that for sure I like the B&W's, have had them for near 10 years now, but with all things considered in my situation (cash flow, kids, and other priorties),is now the time to move on to something different like the well respected Wilson's(and deal with the wifey factor to boot). I know only I can answer that question....but prior to proceeding in most any major purchase, I always try to gather as much information as I can. Hence, the reason for my question.

Thanks for asking Psacanli, I'm an older rock n' roller that also likes various other music. Probably my favorite artists are Dire Straights, Donal Fagan/Steely Dan, Cowboy Junkies, Ricky Lee Jackson and various others. No classics or CW...but just about everything else.

Sorry for the ramble. As I mentioned, any information and experiences is greatly appreciated. Thanks......Mark

Wow, you've got some classic speakers with the 802 S3! To me, that conveys someone with the taste and appreciation for the subtleties of the finer things in life, much more than some car-painted speaker. I own B&Ws, but still I like Wilsons a lot, sound-wise. You can't go wrong with the WATT Puppys. You should do an audition first and come back here and let us know what you think. Ideally, with this level of equipment, you should hear them in your own home and electronics or else you might be in for a nasty surprise! When you get to this level, it's all about personal taste. Just curious, are you finding deficiencies in your 802 S3s or perhaps you are bored with them? Unless you've heard the WPs before and love them, you really shouldn't limit yourself, especially with that kind of budget. Listen to everything within your budget that you can. To me, that's one of the best things about speakers, shopping for them! Actually having a good excuse/reason to listen to as many amazing speakers as you can, hearing the differences, learning, enjoying. What anyone has to say about their "personal" experience with anything means squat. You are listening to "your" ears and not theirs. Plus, you'll find a lot of posters just trying to justify their own purchase by trying to convince you what you will "hear" and "experience". All that's a bunch of baloney, it's all up to you to find out what you like. Good luck and have fun on your "quest"!

I upgraded from a pair of B&W N803 to Wilson Audio CUB2 a couple of years ago, and there was no comparison, no need to A/B, the Wilsons sounded real and the B&W sounded like stereo speakers - I later had a chance to compare them to the B&W 803D and results were the same - the B&Ws sounded closed-in compared to the wide-open sounding Wilsons - I have since moved up the Wilson line with PASS Amplifiers, which has been a match made in heaven - go for the W/Ps - it's a purchase that you won't regret, with many happy listening years ahead-