B&W matrix 801 s2 still a relavant speaker.

is B&W matrix 801 s2 still a relavant speaker in todays world and worth keeping.

digital307-17-2013 3:41pm

prcinka Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 366 posts 07-18-2013 at 12:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am running 1972 JBL 4350A speakers and I think they are pretty relevant even today.....
vegasears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,173 posts 07-18-2013 at 02:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a pair of B&W 801 Series 3's and they have caused me to stopped me chasing my tail, when it comes to speakers. They replaced newer Thiel CS6's and I have never look back. If your are happy with your system, just listen, that's what it all about.
dave_72 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,399 posts 07-18-2013 at 06:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They're definitely classics. I think it's the biggest selling high end speaker of all time? Whether they're relevant is entirely up to you.
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,554 posts 07-18-2013 at 06:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes it is.
zenblaster Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 504 posts 07-18-2013 at 01:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just sold a pair for over $1500- and the guy drove over 200 miles to get them, so at least one other person finds them relevant. One thing is certain, if you want to get the best out of them be prepared to run powerful amps into them and get them on good stands.