@audioman58
Bricasti amplifiers and preamplifiers are substantially better in tone
What does that mean? The best Genelecs have near perfect frequency response and very low distortion. How could an amplifier like Bricasti which is neither flat in frequency response with many speakers, nor low in distortion at high frequencies create better tone?
, micro detail,
The Bricasti is not low in distortion. If you are not low in distortion then you cannot be better at detail, micro or otherwise. I don't see how you justify this point.
bass capability ,
The Genelecs will need a sub so I will accede this point. However, a good subwoofer is likely to be better than the 801 in deep accurate bass. It will be an active subwoofer.
accuracy and tone
Back to the Genelec has near perfect frequency response and low distortion. The room will influence tone and the Genelec is likely to provide a superior result in most rooms due to better dispersion. It also lacks high frequency errors that the B&W has.
and depth of instruments totally on a much higher level
I do not know what this comment means so I cannot comment.
and their drivers and cabinets far from ideal and vibrate ,and drivers
How can you make that claim. The distortion figures implies the drivers and amplifier are very high quality, near ideal over a wide frequency range. What evidence do you have that the cabinets vibrate?
are average quality by any Audiophile standard. B&Wwas just an example but their latest models and Diamond costed tweeters are far more accurate measurements
I think this is supposition. If the B&W is superior, why does its frequency response have a good sized dip? Have you compared the two speakers side by side (adding the appropriate sub to the Genelec?). B&W quote 0.3% THD, 100-20KHz, 90db, 1W/1m. The available data I have for the Genelec is 0.4% at a similar power level. You will need to roll off to subwoofers to match the bass performance as I have noted.
by a large margin ,in theunder $5 k range Genelec are good , a solid C class speaker amp combo ,you get what you pay for , if you can afford it
just lookin TAS magazine many great products out there .
The 801D4 is $35,000. I expect compared to say the 8361, which is $10,000 / pair, they are made in lower volume. The cabinet for the 801D4 is an expensive complex wood laminate. Isn't the finish 20 coats? The base is expensive. There is a lot that goes into the construction that makes the speaker look nice, and contributes to cost, but does not help the sound. From what I have read, the dealer markup on B&W is a significant step up from professional sound products. The difference in shipping alone would be substantial. The Genelec will also require 2 subwoofers to compete fully on bass. Those are not cheap, $6,000 - $8,000 / pair, or $16,000 - $18,000 combined.
I would not be hasty to make assumption that the B&W /Bricasti is substantially better or is even better, in a typical room, setup properly, and equalized to match basic frequency response.
