Any 805 fans ?

[lakesailor]

Originally Posted by Dj_AmTraX

Is the D version really worth that much more? There's a used pair at my local shop but it's the original and asking $1400

Good question….I have heard both and I did feel the 805D and more specifically the “D” series tweeter was a definite upgrade over the former 805S. Is it worth the money? B&W seems to have placed a big increase on the 805D MSRP over the 805S and also has introduced the PM1 that seems to fill the gap created by the price increase. I do also like the built in speaker grill magnet of the “D” series as well.

Ultimately is the 805D worth the extra money? I can’t say it is worth the asking price charged by B&W but I can say that I believe it is an improvement over the 805S and I would be happy to own a pair….

[Dj_AmTraX]

Is $1400 too much for a pair of minty 805s? No boxes or stands.

[TommyC]

I had a pair of 805S before. They were great for the price!

[TommyC]

Originally Posted by Dj_AmTraX

Is the D version really worth that much more? There's a used pair at my local shop but it's the original and asking $1400

When you say "original", is it the N805 or 805S?

[Jimmy64]

Love the 805's...have owned the 805N and the 805s... currently using the 805N in the bedroom system with a McIntosh 6300. One day I will probably move to the 805D but it takes me a little time to move up the chain.

[Jimmy64]

Originally Posted by Dj_AmTraX

Is $1400 too much for a pair of minty 805s? No boxes or stands.

I would say no that number is not too much in fact it's a great deal. That is about what the 805N are bringing all day long. You can't lose on that for the 805s. Get em'...and enjoy.

Jimmy

[Dj_AmTraX]

Originally Posted by Jimmy64

I would say no that number is not too much in fact it's a great deal. That is about what the 805N are bringing all day long. You can't lose on that for the 805s. Get em'...and enjoy.

Jimmy

Thanks Jimmy. I'll make an appointment to hear them this week.

[KahunaCanuck]

Mike,

If it is $1400 for the "S" model 805, it would be a very good buy. I have never heard the "N", but know the "S" and "D" models well...both are excellent speakers, and as Lakesailor has mentioned, there is a step up between them, but if you never heard the "D" the "S" would look after you well. A lot more bass out of these than most people expect as well.

[Dj_AmTraX]

I'll call up the shop tomorrow and ask which version. I think it's the S but I'll check. I have a pair of very solid SoundAnchor speakers stands that should be very nice with the 805.

http://www.soundanchors.com/page9.html

[o0OBillO0o]

I would like to purchase four 805D loudspeakers w/ stands & one HTM4 w/stand for my hometheater- so I am a fan too!

Any recommendations for comparisons before I audition & any recommendations to matching processor & 5 Channel amp?

I currently have a a Yamaha Receiver (RXV1800) & two JL Audio F113 sub-woofers. It's a toss up if I need a processor since Yamaha has pre-outs & works very well. Right now, I am making the excuse that the internal amps won't sound as good as a big external amp-which is easy to justify. The speakers I have aren't sounding like I want to plus I am at point I want to change to a different set- you know the justify-able itch