If status is not a hangup for you, please find and the Pardigm S8's with good electronics(not anthem) for an audition. While I haven't heard the 802D or the Sophia's, I have auditioned the 802's and 3's in several setups. For my ears,the s8's are a step up from the std 802 in 2 channel and WAY better in HT. The 803's can't handle HT bass at all. IMO, like the previous post, B&W's don't reproduce from mid-bass on down. I purchased the s8's based on their 2 channel perf, the HT was just a bonus.
Wilson Sophia 2 vs B&W 802d
I am close to purchasing a set of Wilson Sophia 2's. I have embraced Home Theater on a limited basis using B&W 804s,B&W HTM3s, and Quad ESL-63's on the front. I enjoyed the set-up but, since music is 80%vs HT 20% I have elected to upgrade the front two channels and just go with a 2 channel HT for the moment. Since my processor allows phantom center with shifting to L/R of center channel, 2 channel is very appealing.
I believe the Wilson's are very musical and very detailed at lower volume levels.
Do you think the Wilson's will retain as much value as the 802d's on the used market?
Does anyone have any differing opinions on the selection of the Sophia 2's over the B&W 802d's? Thanks in advance
I believe the Wilson's are very musical and very detailed at lower volume levels.
Do you think the Wilson's will retain as much value as the 802d's on the used market?
Does anyone have any differing opinions on the selection of the Sophia 2's over the B&W 802d's? Thanks in advance
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