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Replacement for Matrix 803 S2

After a year of listening I decided to replace b&w with something more suitable for rock and metal. Something used and up to 5000$. The listening room is rather small - about 22 square meters and 2.5m high, so the speakers should be not huge)
alex_bolotnikov
erik_squires
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Of all possible choices, the GE would probably be more of the same. If you aren't happy with the B&W's  you have, I'd be really surprised if you found the GE significantly different, but let your ears be the only judges.

Best,


Erik
soix
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Take a look at ATC.  Their dynamic capabilities paired with the incredible power and clarity of the midrange do great things for heavy rock music.  Best of luck. 

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bache
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Hello Alex, I can offer some listening test, but what area are you living ?
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stereo5
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Erik_squires...................


Have you ever heard the GE and B&W side by side?  I have and the B&W were bright and forward , where the GE are smooth.  There is a night and day difference.

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samac
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B&W can be bright and forward but they are not inherently bright or forward. It all depends on the room, equipment and set-up. When looking for speakers I did audition GE and B&W together. I went with the B&Ws but it was not because they were bright or that the GEs were smooth. It was simply because I preferred the overall presentation of the B&Ws over the GEs. I can certainly understand why someone might prefer the GEs over the B&Ws, if the GEs presented the music in a way they appreciated. Both the GEs and the B&Ws are excellent speakers.
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