The speaker bar has moved I'm afraid, the new B & W 800 D3 is the most realistic sounding speaker I have heard to date, after auditioning for the last 18 months. They unfortunately do need a minimum of 200 hours to fully come on song, so a run in dealer demo pair to audition is a must. The rest of the manufacturers will now have to play catch up to match them.
the good news is pricing is in reasonable territory, compared to their peers, looks are an acquired taste, they however grow on you - especially the piano black finish.
Absolutely the last speaker I will purchase, and enjoying being closer to the musical event, than ever before, magnificent ....... !