Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2?

Update:  I found a pair of good condition B&W 802 D2’s for sale, from a seller that I could pick the speakers up from on a day trip.  Price might be a tad high at $9k USD considering the seller is the second owner.

That said, this may be a great opportunity because:

-I like the sound of my current 803 D2 speakers but am looking for better detail and imaging.  In theory the 802 D2’s could retain what I like about my speakers while adding the improvements I’m looking for.

-This approach would save me a ton of cash.

Only odd thing is that the ad says the terminal binding posts have been upgraded “to the WBT version”.  Not sure what that is but it sounds okay?

I might really consider this.

I think most speakers benefit from a couple of well placed subs.  In both my systems, (Revel Salon 2s) and (YG Haileys) adding two REL subs enhanced everything.  They do sound good without subs.  But once they are dialed in, you surely miss them if you turn them off.  It is like that, not boomy bass, just better music  I feel well worth it; with speakers costing 10 -50 k, adding a pair of even super nice REL Carbon Specials at 3500 each (yes use the baseline blue upgraded cables) is a value.  I did upgrade the subs PC's but not anywhere as expensive as the rest of my system).

So I feel don't expect and select a speaker entirely for its bass.  (Sure it has to go low to blend with a subwoofer).  Go for the musicality, imaging, tone  and all around sweetness.  And add subwoofers.  BTW I run both my systems with full signal to my main speakers.  With great amplification it is not an issue.  Then blend the subs in with phase, crossover and volume.  Good Luck!

I myself like the higher end Focals.  Scala Utopia evo or even sopra 3

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nyev,

Out of curiosity, what prevents the dealer from bringing the Magico's to your home to audition them?

I ask this because the Magico M2 will sound different in your environment vs. the dealer's showroom.

Also, considering that they called you, it makes sense that they should experience the inconvenience of getting the speakers to you. Besides, if you like them, a simple money transfer closes the deal. If you do not want them, there's no inconvenience on your side.

Best,

Iluvboxing.

@iluvboxing , it would require the dealer to travel a full day to get the speakers to me in my house. And a full day to bring them back if they didn’t work out. Typically I’ve found dealers are not willing to do this. However, if I were to compensate them for their time and travel costs, maybe they’d be willing? And then I just keep the speakers if they are okay in my space. That would be very costly if I didn’t like them however.

@fastfreight , I’d consider subs but as I mented on the left of my system there is not space for one.

Still really liking the much less costly used but great condition B&W 802 D2’s from a seller near me. I’ve been in contact with the seller and am considering.