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I have the opportunity to purchase a pair of B&W 702s 2 speakers at dealer cost. Approximately 1/2 of retail. My current speakers are KEF R3s with the R400B sub. I have been thinking of a speaker up grade. I have not heard the B&W yet. Does anyone have any experience with these, and do you think it would be a substantial upgrade. My amp is a Yamaha AS2100. I play mostly vinyl on a VPI Prime with a VDH special cartridge. I listen to a little of everything but mostly jazz and classic rock. I wasn't really shopping, but this fell in my lap.
Any input appreciated.
128x128chasda
soix
9,727 posts
 
No.  I worked for Magnolia and got to hear the B&W 702s2 extensively and it’s really just an ok speaker.  IMO for $2300 the LSA-20 Signature is a better speaker all around, and you can try it at home for 30 days.  I’d definitely go that route if you’re looking for a big improvement.  FWIW. 
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chasda OP
64 posts
 
I didn't mention that I was offered these B&W speakers by a friend who owns an AV business that does everything from theaters to home automation. One of his deals fell through and he has these sitting in his warehouse. I can only choose from the brands that he deals with.. He also can get me Focal at dealer cost, but I'd have to order the model I want. I was thinking of ordering the 948s if I don't take the B&W, but I'd like to try and hear them. Once I order them, I own them. 
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Upgrade to MAGICO A3s ASAP big upgrade.
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chasda OP
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I'm sure the Magico A3 would be great, 
12K that's pricey. I'm sure a big upgrade.
gearhead81
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I briefly owned the 702s2. Very detailed, sparkly, exciting, but atleast with my equipment upper mids were way too forward and I couldn’t turn the volume up because it would be detail overload. Like a rich dessert you can only take a couple of bites of ...if they were a couple notches closer to neutral I would’ve really liked them 
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