B&W Signature 800 vs Watt/puppy 6

Same price range, what are the differences if compared?

cbrindleya44f05-21-2002 11:29am

brianmgrarcom Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,317 posts 05-21-2002 at 03:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I apologize for responding and not addressing your question directly, but I just wanted to mention, incase you were not aware, the new issue of Stereophile has a review of the B&W's.
gregm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,408 posts 05-21-2002 at 06:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete B&W vs W-P/6: B&W more life-like portrayal (Wilsons: larger than life), tonality is more precise, a tad more balanced spectrum, the upper register is preferable, and more musical overall; BUT the Wilson seem easier to drive well than the B&W, precision in the bass seems a very close affair. CAVEATS: I listen to classical, I listened to the speakers driven by AR / Krell / Symphonic Line Kraft 250 (there may be better matchings for the Wilsons?), so YMMV. Both are superb BTW.
nti75 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 29 posts 05-22-2002 at 12:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete At this price point, don't forget to include the Talon Khorus-X if you are intending to purchase either of the above two speakers.