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B&W PM1 with JL sub or 805D?

I am kicking around the idea of getting either a pair of PM1's with a JL F110 sub or just getting an 805D by itself. They come to about the same price, so that is not a factor. Will the JL sub be able to make up for the lower mid-range that the PM1 will be lacking compared to the 805? Lord knows it will certailnly be far better in the low end. Curious what others think.

I have listened to the Pm1's by themselves and they were great, very open high end, airy, and excellent with the mid/upper range. I don't have a way to audition the 805d's though.

Thanks, Jeff
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Seems like it depends on the type of music you listen to. Is it Pink Floyd or small scale acoustic? Might make a difference.

I find it tough to find a good speaker with an awesome midrange and deep bass for under 10k used. The smaller speaker with a great midrange and a good sub is a good path in your price range. You might want to go with the D and later pick up a nice sub.
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I own the PM1's and the PV1D, which goes down to 7hz...yup! They are freakin awesome speakers. In my medium size room, they deliver a similiar gestalt to that of my Wilson 6's in a larger room. They are a breakthrough product for B&W and offer a more musical experience than some of their other designs...less leanness and forwardness. The 805D's will be re-worked shortly without a doubt.
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Yah, an online reviewer just compared the PM1's to the Focal Diablos directly and quite favorably. Probably one of the greatest bang for the buck speakers available. From B&W no less. I am toying with the idea of putting them in a largish home theater room 3 across the front, scms side surrounds.
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