Can't agree more with @danvignau I, too, own a pair of the latest B&W 800 series and I don't find them bright at all. I'm also someone who can't stand bright sounding system. I have had tinnitus for years and bright sound aggravates it.
I remembered auditioning the B&W in a few dealers and they all sounded bright to me. But I took the leap of faith and purchased them anyway because I owned a pair of B&W CM7 and they sounded great. I pair my 804 D3 with Parasound pre and power amps JC-2 and JC-5 and they sound great with lots of details and not bright at all. I think pairing the speakers to the right electronics is the key.
Anyway, just my 2 cents. Thanks.
I remembered auditioning the B&W in a few dealers and they all sounded bright to me. But I took the leap of faith and purchased them anyway because I owned a pair of B&W CM7 and they sounded great. I pair my 804 D3 with Parasound pre and power amps JC-2 and JC-5 and they sound great with lots of details and not bright at all. I think pairing the speakers to the right electronics is the key.
Anyway, just my 2 cents. Thanks.