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From B&W 801D to Dynaudio evidence temptation?

I currently have the B&W 801D with krell fpb700cx, jadis jps2 pre in a 18ft x 28ft room with 9 ft ceiling. Im happy with the sound, But now i am being offered a reasonably priced 14 year old dynaudio evidence temptation, i have dreamed about this speaker since its launch, should i take the plunge? I realize the temptations and the 801d has different sound character, maybe the b&w has more solid and low bass, while the temptation might have better midrange and vocal clarity.

can anyone comment on this situation? Im losing sleep over this, maybe il just keep the b&w and have both? Which is crazy, and bot can be very very hard to move... 

Appreciate all response..
lecram
narumtr
12 posts
 
Nice problem to have :)

I spent a few hours this week listening to B&Ws (803 and 804s not 801) at the local shop.  As a Dyn owner I found them much more forward than the Dyns I've heard (haven't been lucky enough to hear Temptations) and sharper in the highs.  I think for me the B&Ws would be fatiguing though I did enjoy the dynamics and overall sound. 

That said you are happy with the sound of the B&Ws.  If you can keep both for a while and compare to see what you like better I would think you could move the other pair easily enough as both are well regarded speakers and you mentioned the Dyns are at a reasonable price already.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the two speakers if you do get the Dyns and compare them.
imgoodwithtools
236 posts
 
If you Google "Dynaudio C4 review", an old Soundstage review directly compares Dynaudio to B&W. 
http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/dynaudio_confidence_c4.htm
lecram OP
15 posts
 
I heard the dyns at the shop, liked the sound, but i have not yeat heard both side by side, i went ahead with the temptation, will proabably arrive in a month, cant wait..
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