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B&W CM8 or 805?

Hello,

I am about to pull the trigger on some B&W CM8s at the local Best Buy/Magnolia and I was wondering if I should opt for Nautilus 805s instead. I can get a pair of used Nautilus 805 and stands for about the same $2K that the CM8s are going for new (w/ attractive 36 month no interest financing).

I am an apartment dweller and do not want to overload my living room or piss off my neighbors. So, if I got the CM8s I would definitely be plugging the ports with the supplied bung to de-emphasize the low end.

Amplification comes in the form of a Primare SPA21 and I listen to just about everything save Country and Orchestral. I love the B&W sound signature so I'm pretty set on these two.

Thank you in advance for your advice.
ariaudio
realhifi
159 posts
 
Tough choice but I'd go for the CM8. It has the lastest
midrange and improved tweeter over the older Nautilus 805.
Nice with the Primare gear too.
jpbas1
43 posts
 
At a $2000.00 price point; don't settle for anything less than the B&W 805S' on stands. Lead or sand filled. Technologically, I too, would love to hear the new CM8's but auditioning will save you great heartache in the long run; regardless of financing :)

I've owned the 805S and recently upgraded to the 805Di... similar designs and footprint- but completely revolutionary change in sound.
ariaudio OP
10 posts
 
Well, I purchased the CM8s from Best Buy (30 day return policy) and was very impressed with thier performance. The FST midrange was extremely resolving, top end was very open and airy, and the bass was very tought.

In the end I took them back because they were a little too powerful for my apartment and I will be targeting a pair of 805S or SF Cremona Auditors.
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