I haven't heard them side by side in my actual listening room, but at my dealer's I didn't like the looks of the B&W stands, and I didn't think they looked particularly sturdy or heavy. So I ordered Sound Anchors and thought they were superb. I also liked the looks better. At my dealer's, the 805's on the B&W stands had lightweight bass. On Sound Anchors, the 805's didn't even sound like they needed a sub. Just my opinion, though.