B&W matrix 801 s2 still a relavant speaker.

Ct0517, thank you for the detailed explanation! If I didn't already get the JBL S4700s late last year (with 15" woofers,) I would have bought the 801s, and it sounds like the Series 3 are the way to go. Again, hell of a deal on the used market!

Are the twins becoming good little audio kids?

Hi Zenblaster - like other soon to be 19 year olds; they love their music but its delivered through plugs in the ears and a source that follows them around. This source device also enables them to make phone calls, gps the closest pizza place and take pictures and videos. :^)
They and the friends that have seen the 801’s think they are a couple of really big subs on stands with two funny looking smaller speakers on top.

btw - r u in the blasting industry ? based on your moniker.

Cheers Chris

The moniker is a nickname that guys used for me in the 80's when we were installing state of the art (re:loud) audio/video in nightclubs around Boston-NYC. The Zen comes from my education where I wasted my parents money on studying comparative (eastern) religion.

Both occupations - blasting and setting up audio/video in nightclubs require ear protection. :^)

cheers

Unfortunately my hearing was unprotected in 100+ db music for hours on end, for years and years and I am paying the price now. These systems could literally knock the wind out of you with a bass note (dozens of JBL 12-15" drivers driven by gobs of current). All us guys from the 80's crew are dealing with hearing problems. That's why I like the 801's with diesel powered amps, it's the only thing I can hear.