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Spendor Audio vs. B&W Nautilus Speakers

I'm beginning a home theatre system with Rotel RMB-1075 multi-channel amp and Rotel RSP-1068 processor. I need help choosing speakers and a subwoofer.

I've narrowed my search down to either Spendor Audio or the B&W Nautilus Series.

The Spendor system would have the S8e's for the main speakers and the SR5's or S3/5's for the rears.

The Nautilus system would have the 804's for the mains and the 805's for the rears.

If you've owned one or both of these fine products and have an opinion, please share it with me.

I also need some recommendations for a subwoofer for this system. I'm currently considering Sunfire and the Rel Strata III. Your input here is also deeply appreciated.

Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you.

Coach P.
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jamesw20
270 posts
 
Must say labtec, your comment "erroneously recommended by some for HT" is pretty arrogant. If you prefer Spendor that's great, but to say those of us who prefer B&W are erroneous is pompous and not needed on a message board for audio lovers. If you want to critique us based on our preference of speakers then get YOUR Ph.D. in physics and do so in the classroom.

JWH
andy2
1,561 posts
 
I think you have to be careful about system matching. If you have quality amp then I would recommend B&W. But since you mention you'll be using Rotel which is a rather bright amp, I would not recommend B&W since B&W are very revealing. I think Rotel would be a better match for Spendor since they are pretty forgiving speakers.
labtec
189 posts
 
James, I wasn't even talking about B&W speakers with that quote. I was just giving general advice unrelated to the specific B&W and Spendor comparison which I mentioned earlier in my post. Specifically, I was referring to the common misconception you hear that "ABC speaker (usually neutral) is good for music, but XYZ speaker (usually bright) would be better for HT".

If you need me to explain the comment in greater detail or refer you to people with "qualifications" to do so, then feel free to email.

BTW, if you're happy with whatever B&W speaker(s) you have, then good for you. However, reading more into my post than what's really there evidences a level of insecurity.

Nevertheless, I apologize for striking a nerve.
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