Older B&w 805 (N or S) vs new 705 S3

Intrigued by all the positive reviews for 705 S2, would I be better served buying older technology from a superior product category 805 n,s,d... if net price point is less than or equal to the newer 705 S2. My equip is not audiophile but mid scale acceptable and older ( Yamaha Rx/vr800, b&w 685 and Pioneer elite Andrew Jones.2 way, Mission 702, ADS 780/2 (arriving this week), Paradigm 12” sub and cabling unknown but braided, a small Schita phono stage and Audio Engine B-1 Bluetooth and Project Debut with Ortofon red. Any candid insight is welcomed. I really do not want to spend more than $2k max for speakers. Was also considering a more cost effective CM6 S2. I just want more substantial presence to what I am listening to.

just_asking02-13-2021 10:51pm

soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,456 posts 02-14-2021 at 01:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’ve heard the 705s2 and think the reviews are being a little kind because they’re not all that great IMHO. If I’m you I’d get the LSA-10 Signatures here for only $1399, which I’m sure is a superior speaker and much easier to drive for your AVR as well. I also think it’s a much better looking speaker, but that’s just a bonus. They offer a 30-day trial so if they don’t blow you away you can send them back, but read the reviews that strongly indicate you probably won’t. FWIW, and best of luck.
ryder Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,689 posts 02-14-2021 at 07:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you have to do B&W, skip the N805 and go for the 805S. I have no experience on the 705 S3 though but will take the older model as it's a higher range 800 series model back in the day.
just_asking OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12 posts 02-14-2021 at 02:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thx to all for the input and for ignoring my S3 fat finger typo in the headline.