They are better, that said at a higher price. Your summation of the A3 is on point.
the A5 lack of a sense of space as you put it. I know there are a lot of people that aren’t big fans of B&W but I listened to some 800’s and Wilson’s that were much much better.
Years ago had a set of infinity’s that remind me a lot of this speaker. I was somewhat happy with the purchase at the time some 27 years ago. I think I paid $4800 for them.
Magico must have a big markup for the dealers or something. It’s crazy. Reading the reviews. Pay to play or something.
anyway thanks much!