B&W matrix 801 s2 still a relavant speaker.

They will shake a foundation if the bass units are not properly controlled. They are some big ass bass drivers that will move some air, that's for sure.

Are the twins becoming good little audio kids?

Ct0517, thank you for the detailed explanation! If I didn't already get the JBL S4700s late last year (with 15" woofers,) I would have bought the 801s, and it sounds like the Series 3 are the way to go. Again, hell of a deal on the used market!

Are the twins becoming good little audio kids?

Hi Zenblaster - like other soon to be 19 year olds; they love their music but its delivered through plugs in the ears and a source that follows them around. This source device also enables them to make phone calls, gps the closest pizza place and take pictures and videos. :^)
They and the friends that have seen the 801’s think they are a couple of really big subs on stands with two funny looking smaller speakers on top.

btw - r u in the blasting industry ? based on your moniker.

Cheers Chris

The moniker is a nickname that guys used for me in the 80's when we were installing state of the art (re:loud) audio/video in nightclubs around Boston-NYC. The Zen comes from my education where I wasted my parents money on studying comparative (eastern) religion.

Both occupations - blasting and setting up audio/video in nightclubs require ear protection. :^)

cheers