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How's aboutnthese new Diamond B&W's???

Haven't yet gotten a chance to hear them but wonderif the extra $3K is worth it.I know thatbthey are supposed togo as low as the regular 802 Nautilus.But they are quite bit bigger with the extra driver and size is an issue in my current room.
Anybody spent any time with them?If you had a amplifier thatb could swing the nasy impedance dip even though they are rated 90db rating so good stable amp.Wonder if they plan an 804N with a bit more depth.Always found just he soundstage let alone the bass made the 803 worth the ea\xtra $1500 but I am of the ilk that if one has money any of the (up to 803) could use a sub to fill things out.
All the best
Chazzbo

All the best
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glai
446 posts
 
IMHO, 802D is worth the extra for a better midrange & bass. The ones I like 800D, 802 D and 805s.
midirons
42 posts
 
FWIW, I listened extensively to the 803S at 2 separate dealers and thought they were well worth a trip home for an audition. Full, smooth with good driver integration. Then Katrina struck and wiped out the dealer. He'll be back, but the audition is on hold. I did listen to the 803D, but only for 15 minutes - not really long enough to form an opinion.
dgad
782 posts
 
B&Ws have a house sound that is best at loud volumes due to the midrange. As such I would say that a glowing review would seem biased. It suggests an incomplete review. That being said, they trick you into loving them at first being very musical and offer a great value. I just wonder why no review has pointed this out.
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