B&W 802 d3 vs 803 d3


So, strongly considering 802 d3 over 803 d3. Worthwhile upgrading to this much larger speaker?

key reason is that I really like prestige version which is not available in 803, kinda sad. So good excuse to get 802. Don’t like the rose nut as the finish looks cheap and unfinished, kinda sad they didn’t do a better job, maybe glossy rose nut finish would be better..
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I upgraded from the 803D3 to the 802D3 about 6 months ago. I was a little unsure about upgrading as I did like the 803D3’s sound and I felt they were a big upgrade compared to my prior 804D2’s. However, I thought the 802D3’s were another big step up. Not only does it give better bass with the bigger bass drivers, I noticed much improved mid range due to the larger mid range driver. Overall, a great speaker and I am happy I made the move.

Thanks, 802 physically is a lot larger, did it see oversized when compared to 804 or 803? Curious about your room size?
So you upgraded demo 804 to 803 to 802. Seems very expensive journey.  I am cutting out one step and going to 802 from 804 d3.


Yeah, I did not plan very well.  I had the 804d2’s for about 5 years when I upgraded to the 803D3 in 2016.  The 804’s I purchased were dealer floor models and got them for a good price.  I did take a bit of a hit on my 803’s, however.   The 802’s  are really not that much taller than the 803’s, although they are deeper.

the speakers are in my 14x 12 family room which opens up to a fairly large kitchen.