B&W 800 DIAMOND-COMPARABLE SPEAKERS


I recently auditioned the B&W 800 Diamonds and absolutely loved them. Unfortunately they're a little over my budget, although not by much.

I'd greatly appreciate if you nice folks could recommend a pair of speakers which come closest to these, but are slightly less expensive.
THANKS
shahzada1
There are a large number of speakers just as good (and better) for less money. Keep shopping.
800 Diamonds are GREAT speakers! Just make sure you have the amp and the room for them. That is critical.
Nothing against the Kef 207/2, I heard them on Mcintosh amps. But the 207/2 are not in the same league as the BW 800 Diamond speakers.
The BW 800 speakers have a superior midrange and bass response.
Revel Ultima Salon 2 and save a boatload.

Good enough for JRDG speaks volumes. Compare the Stereophile measurements. The difference appear to be slight but the Salons are said to have a more correct presentation with exceptional bottom.

http://www.stereophile.com/content/revel-ultima-salon2-loudspeaker-measurements
Shahzada1, buy what you have heard and loved. I suspect that the reason so many people here complain about their systems is because they read too much and listen too little. Trust your ears.