B&W 800 series diamond

I just wanted to bump this up to see if anyone has had a chance to compare these.

Budt, I've occasionally checked around internet forums and it seems that the 804's and 805's were the first out of the gate and just now the 802's and 803's are trickling in to dealers and buyers. As best as I can see, the overall consensus is a definite upgrade in SQ overall, with the 805 seemingly the knockout player, at least based on initial impressions. There have been a number of comments that the 805 is outstanding, and possibly a killer in it's price range. I also read several times that, across the line, the imaging and soundstage have improved dramatically. Nothing negative, and nothing suggesting no improvement. All diff levels of positive. Best I can offer so far.

I just heard the new 805D today.It is a startling upgrade from the 805S. It is probably the best bookshelf I have heard( atleast imo) . I am anxious to hear the new 802Di and 800Di now.

Budt:
did you compare the 805Di's directly to the 805S's? What other bookshelf speakers have you heard? Thank you.

My comparison is only from memory but the improvement is quite dramatic.I have heard a number of very highly touted bookshelves but have never really been blown away by any of them.At one time I had the previous 805S and didn't have them long as I just didn't think they sounded like a 3 grand speaker.On the other hand the 805D sounds amazing. I could live with the 805D for years and be content.It is easily B&W's best bookshelf ever.