Wilson Sasha or the new B&W 800 Diamond

I've heard the "new" 802D, and unless the new 800D is substantially better (it was not the case in the previous generation) the 802 is a good indicator of the 800. The new generation is better to my ears (if aural memory is worth anything, especially in two different rooms), but I still haven't heard the B&Ws image very well, and I wasn't all that pleased with the way solo piano sounded, but I couldn't put my finger on why. I've often wondered if the 800/802D have some unusual dispersion pattern in the midrange.

I heard the Sasha the same day, and while the B&W isn't perfect, I thought it bested the Sasha on cymbals & strings. I liked the Sasha better on piano. Go figure.

In this price range I still like the Revel Salon 2 and the KEF 207/2 better than either the B&W or the Wilson.

I'd highly recommend hearing the KEFs and the Revels, though they are both difficult to find in most areas. I heard the KEFs first, and almost bought them on the spot. The KEFs are very impressive, but it was the Revels that ultimately won me over. Either is a great choice.