Very confusing. You say you stayed with the VS speakers, then you say the new speakers are an improvement. Which is it?
New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid
I really like my speakers but I am considering an upgrade. I have B&W 801 S2 MkIII that I bought new in 1999 (re-coned with modded x-over). I’m afraid that what I get will not equal them and new may just be different.
They are bi-amped with McIntosh up top and Krell on the bottom. Analog is Revox B77 and dig is Oppo 105D with Bryston DAC3.
I will also likely upgrade the DAC but this thread is about speakers.
I need a dynamic loudspeaker that is as good with chamber music as it is with acoustic jazz, rock and electronic music (everything but Country and Rap).
I haven’t heard anything yet but am considering Borrersen X3, Wilson Sasha and B&W 803 D4.
Should I be afraid or will these speakers all best a 25 yr old design?
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I am also a bit confused, @ozzy62 , but maybe he meant he went with a new set of Von Scheikerts. |
Thanks for the replies. I guess I’ve been around long enough to know that showroom audition may be an indicator, but once you get them home with different room and electronics, the result will very likely vary. And home for me is Nassau, Bahamas so returning them, even if an option- is not an option (after shipping and duty etc.) I guess a more general question might be are speakers today (>$15k) better than their 25 year old equivalents? |
I would approach it differently. Are you an analytical, impulsive or emotional person? If you are analytical, you will find and likely appreciate the differences. From your post, you are not though. The improvements have been significant but it benefitted the lower segment more than the higher tier. (NOBODY WILL AGREE WITH THIS HEHE) That said, you can buy speakers in the 5K neighborhood that beat your current speakers, emotional, impulsive or what not. Personally none of these speakers on your list get me excited but they must be great. |
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