B&W Matrix 802 series 2 vs series 3 vs ATC SCM40


Guys please help me decide between these fine speakers. I pretty much narrowed it down to the speakers mentioned above but if you know the one with as much or more authority and slam please let me know.
Thanks!
gorgorsan
This is an old thread by now. Did you get the speakers of your choice. I can say I have the Matrix802s3 and very happy I rebuilt the Xovers . Bass and slam is there with a very deep and wide soundstage. use SS amp and Tube pre. very exciting sound never happier. Sounds better than 85% of the systems at AXPONA last month.
My 802 series 1 bass alignment filter went tits-up last year. I had previously replaced a handful of resistors and electrolytics but heat ultimately cooked the board. I can no longer read the op amp part numbers, and don't have a schematic.

I always loved the sound of the 802 S1's on classic prog rock and traditional/bebop jazz. Driven with a good vinyl front end and Aragon 4004MK2, plenty of slam when called upon.

I liked the bass better with the filter installed; I miss it. I am an electronics engineer and am quite willing to build my own. Any information would be very welcome. The approach taken by Arupg sounds like right up my alley. pdbrooks0@gmail.com
Anyone have information about whom may be doing crossover upgrades for this speaker?