804 D3 impressions vs D2

[Josep]

Originally Posted by aardvarkbark

Just1more...it sounds like the 804D3 is beyond your budget? If so, I wonder if you should audition the 805D3 since they're about the same price as the 804D2s you mention. If you're using either for fronts for HT, they'll probably both leave you wanting for a sub, though. I had the Nautilus 804s and found them woefully lacking in bass.

I was thinking the same... Considering the size of your room... Go for the 805D3..

[Just1more]

Originally Posted by aardvarkbark

Just1more...it sounds like the 804D3 is beyond your budget? If so, I wonder if you should audition the 805D3 since they're about the same price as the 804D2s you mention. If you're using either for fronts for HT, they'll probably both leave you wanting for a sub, though.

I had the Nautilus 804s and found them woefully lacking in bass.

Thank you for your response. The D3s here are $9'000. I just auditioned DALI Epicon 6s & and the JMR Orfeo Supreme...Both are around $10'000 as well I think both offer more than the B&W 804S2...and I'm guessing perhaps they'll do the same with the 804 D3. Now. As you pointed out....I hadn't really wanted to go this high. Which is why I thought the D2s would be a good comprimise. They're probably more than ample for a small room...neighbors and politeness pretty much mean that I'm rarely going to use them at a level I enjoy..$6'000 804 Ds seems the quick and easy way out. OK..the bass might not rattle the downstairs neigbor's chandelier.

As to the 805 D3s...I'll try to audition them Saturday...not sure a stand model is going to fly with my however...

Thanks again.