@immatthewj I stayed with the Von Schweikert brand, but bought a new pair from their current product line.
New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid
I really like my speakers but I am considering an upgrade. I have B&W 801 S2 MkIII that I bought new in 1999 (re-coned with modded x-over). I’m afraid that what I get will not equal them and new may just be different.
They are bi-amped with McIntosh up top and Krell on the bottom. Analog is Revox B77 and dig is Oppo 105D with Bryston DAC3.
I will also likely upgrade the DAC but this thread is about speakers.
I need a dynamic loudspeaker that is as good with chamber music as it is with acoustic jazz, rock and electronic music (everything but Country and Rap).
I haven’t heard anything yet but am considering Borrersen X3, Wilson Sasha and B&W 803 D4.
Should I be afraid or will these speakers all best a 25 yr old design?
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@ozzy62 Sorry, didn't see your comment. I only meant that I stayed with the Von Schweikert brand. Poor choice of wording on my part. |
The advances in speaker technology has been very large. Yes you have much to gain. The safest bet will be the B&Ws since you like their speaker sound and they are still very bass heavy. But a trip is still worth the time and expense.
I would read avidly about your choices, then make a trip to the states to confirm. With your knowledge of your speakers and auditions you should be able to extrapolate to your audio environment. |
Well a 15k speaker today there 15 yo equivalent would be about 4k back then. Better is subjective for sure and you would need to listen. I had BW Matrix 801 vii for a while. With a monster amp pushing them they were just as good as most today. I’m not of the camp that speakers are night and day better especially comparing to totl from 20 years ago. |
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