Dali Helicon vs. B&W 805 and Paradigm Signature


I've got a pair of Paradigm Signature 2s which I'm quite happy with, but I'm itchy to try some new speakers just for fun. I've heard the B&W 805s and thought they were great, but a different flavor. I'm also interested in the Dali Helicon 300 but haven't been able to do a side by side comparison. I'll probably get a loaner pair to audition sometime soon, but I thought it would be fun to hear what others have to say about the comparison. Those Dali's are fine looking speakers and I'm definitely looking for "better" rather than just "different".
gnugear

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I'm going to pick up the Dali's tonight so I'll let you guys know how it goes.

It probably won't be a totally fair comparison because I forgot to mention something. I swapped the generic caps in my Paradigms (a single 6.8uf) with MOIP V-caps. I just passed the 400 hour mark which I understand is required for full break-in. Over the last two days the sound has become incredibly clear and detailed.

I'll be really curious how the Dali's stack up.