Having not heard the 803D4s, I can’t honestly say that it sonically underperforms against the Blade 2s.
We are fortunate to have such a great hobby with so many options. Speakers are a very personal selection (house sound, aesthetic & design, build quality, price, etc.). If you’re able to demo these models at a dealer or at home, perhaps the listening opportunities can reveal where you’d be leaning.
Hoping other AAers with Hegel/B&W systems can provide additional insights. End of the day, let your ears guide you through that decision, you will thank them for it!
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