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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
lrsky
1,118 posts
 
I know, Gmood1, pretty slick of you.
I can hear the Kevlar Honk, first(probably not first, but at least most publicly) by John Atkinson of Stereophile. When I owned the CS5i and Jim Thiel used the Kevlar for a midrange driver, it was used across a very,very narrow bandwidth, and didn't exhibit that problem. In a two way, there's no way to hide it.
Believe me, I am not being a jerk, just noting a flaw in one driver.
Larry
theaudiotweak
2,801 posts
 
Larry just compensate with wire that is rolled off and some tubes that are half dead and then all would be perceived as musical. Oh, how about some sorbathane footers and a Richard Gray power conditioner to really quiet things down.Tom
lrsky
1,118 posts
 
Yahaaaaa! Now your honkin', uh I mean talking.
Larry
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