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B&W 801 III w/northcreek crossovers or nautilus801

I currently have 801 series 3 driven by threshold 550e, threshold fet 10e. CD source is theta data basic linked to theta gen 3 via theta coax. The rest of my system is wired with mit evo.
Currently I am quite happy with the sound(70/80's rock, wide variety of jazz). Good detail, very dynamic, relatively flat frequency response, tight, deep bass.
After listening to a pair of silver siggies(30), I realized the 801's fall short in transparency, soundstage, and clean high frequency sparkle (bass was no contest).
What I need to know is: with the addition of the north creek crossovers($1800.00 seems a lot)to my 801 III's, will they compare or better the nautilus 801? I've heard the N801 a couple of times and thought the bass to be slower and thicker than the series 3. I also realize that parts for the 801,3 could become obsolete soon.

801 III w/northcreek crossovers or nautilus 801.
PLEASE HELP!
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saxo
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The northcreeks will improve the sound considerably, but still no match for the Nautilus. Actually, I thought the 801s were not as good sounding as the 802 III. Because of the large bass driver and the small 5" midrange, it wasn't the best result.

In short, no, they won't compare and certainly won't exceed the Nautilus 801.
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