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?

ritter06

you need to look at Legacy's way more dynamic then all of the speakers you mentioned and designed to be bi-amped with their wavelet processor

the signature se $9300 depending on finish are an incredible deal

 

very efficient 92db

high power handling 20watts to 300

very deep subwoofer level bass 22hz

can be bi-amplified.

state of the art heil AMT tweeter and midrange for incredible resolution and a huge soundstage.

stunning real wood finishes.

American made ,great service and support.

Dave and Troy

Audio Intellect NJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legacy dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It seems like you have enough power so no more versatile and bang-for-the-buck manufacturer as Magnepan.

Give yourself permission to change.  I’d bet your taste in ice cream is different than it was 25 years ago - who knew coconut could be so good?  And I’m guessing you’d buy a different suit today, even if the old ones still fit!  So I’d recommend listening to different types of speakers and systems - I’m amazed how great some single driver speakers sound these days.  Florida Audio show is in February.  And Soundlux Audio in Miami has great stuff.  These speakers may be your last, so have fun.