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I have the opportunity to purchase a pair of B&W 702s 2 speakers at dealer cost. Approximately 1/2 of retail. My current speakers are KEF R3s with the R400B sub. I have been thinking of a speaker up grade. I have not heard the B&W yet. Does anyone have any experience with these, and do you think it would be a substantial upgrade. My amp is a Yamaha AS2100. I play mostly vinyl on a VPI Prime with a VDH special cartridge. I listen to a little of everything but mostly jazz and classic rock. I wasn't really shopping, but this fell in my lap.
Any input appreciated.
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twoleftears
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You can do better.
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yogiboy
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If you can get the B&W at half of retail you should give them a try. If you don’t like them you can sell them. I doubt that if you did decide to sell them you would lose anything !
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steve59
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as far as upgrade goes its more of of a lateral move unless you really want the b&w. 
laaudionut
264 posts
 
Don't be lured by the attractive, "percentage off". Yes, B&W have their fan base, but the majority of those that have either auditioned or owned them, find their sound harsh and fatiguing. Caveat emptor!

soix
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No.  I worked for Magnolia and got to hear the B&W 702s2 extensively and it’s really just an ok speaker.  IMO for $2300 the LSA-20 Signature is a better speaker all around, and you can try it at home for 30 days.  I’d definitely go that route if you’re looking for a big improvement.  FWIW. 
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