Excellent advice by the panel. I have spent much time w/ all of the Speaker brands mentioned. I own Thiel loudspeakers due to their natural, inherent, timbral sound and presentation.
I have owned the B&W 805- a very fine monitor, speaker. I have listened to the Wilson Audio Sophia and Sasha models w/ excellent gear from ARC, Ayre and Bryston. All of these speakers require "room" to breathe, open up and expand the imaging/soundstage. Placement is key.
pseudognostic- your speakers are too close to the back/side walls, collapsing the sound. Try placing a little closer together 5, then 6 ft apart for openers. Keep me posted and Happy Listening!
I have owned the B&W 805- a very fine monitor, speaker. I have listened to the Wilson Audio Sophia and Sasha models w/ excellent gear from ARC, Ayre and Bryston. All of these speakers require "room" to breathe, open up and expand the imaging/soundstage. Placement is key.
pseudognostic- your speakers are too close to the back/side walls, collapsing the sound. Try placing a little closer together 5, then 6 ft apart for openers. Keep me posted and Happy Listening!