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Is the B&W Signature 805 less harsh than the N805?

Some people here say that the N805's are not bright or harsh at all, but I have found that they are a bit unforgiving and harsh on the uppermids-treble and cause fatigue after a while because of the hot tweeter. I have Classe amplification and bel canto dac2, so I think electronics are not that bad, and they are not known for being bright or harsh. Do you think the Sig 805's tweeter is less harsh or bright than the plain N805's tweeter? or is it just about the same? I'm able to purchase the speakers via internet only, so audition is not possible. I'd appreciate any comments. Sorry if my English is not clear enough.

Thank you very much.
Regards from Argentina.
rodolfper6100
rodolfper6100 OP
2 posts
 
Oh, I forgot to mention that I use cardas cabling.
mrfastguy250aol
65 posts
 
I would search out cabling as your solution, I have had both 805's and have 804's and they are picky about what is upstream from them, you did not mention which cardas cables you have so it is hard to tell which direction you may need to go.

I would seek out neutral cabling and power cords as they make more difference than most component changes. I was completely satisfied with my 805's after changing cabling and power cords.

Transparent ultras seem to work very well for speaker cables. Audioquest pythons worked wonders for interconnects, especially for the price.

Hope this helps.

Hope this helps!
prpixel
876 posts
 
The N805Sigs are more refined in the treble and the midrange. I have never found either the N805's or N805sigs to be harsh. They are just very revealing. I use mine with Cardas speaker cables also.
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