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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
dr-boop
74 posts
 

The D4 generation of Bowers sound quite different. They would be worth an audition for you. Focal Kanta or Sopra may be a good alternative for you to consider as well.

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jayctoy
3,976 posts
 

Boressen X3 are amazing. This company know how make dynamic musical speakers. I am very impress with my x1.

zlone
619 posts
 

+1 for a trip to hear some different speakers. While not ideal listening, attending a show is also a good way to sample a lot of brands and narrow your search. 

jbrycz313
1 posts
 

Hi, please send me your email and I'll send a video recording. Thanks 

The sound is great and not a bad price.

 

mark200mph
150 posts
 

The new textreme material that speakers are made out of seem to be lighter weight more responsive and have less distortion.i think this is the main difference between old and new.maybe some capiticor upgrade if the manufacture puts that in. So look for speaker made of textreme cones.it has the coefficient  right below berelliym.the is a great review by one of the eminence engineers on u tube about their new horn with that material.enjoy the hunt and the music.paradigm is the only speaker i know of that has a berillium midrange beryllium other than some old yamaha 1000 and pioneere tad there are a few horns with beryllium.

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