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B&W 805 matrix question

How do the 805 Matrix compare to the newer B&W offerings?

I had some 602 series 3's, and I liked them,they were really clear sounding but lacked dynamics to some degree.

Would the 805 Matrix speakers better the newer 602s3's?

I don't believe newer is better all the time.

With that said, the newer ones (805's) could be infact better.

I bought some old B&W2a that are from 1975 and they are super,really something special.

Thanks for any comments!
mcgarick
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jedinite24
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Wow Audio by Van Alstine. Really nice. Thanks for the sharing. I'm hoping the Kavent amp I plan to use with the Matrix 805 speakers will be enough to make them sing.
rogercr
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I'm using my 805 Matrix with AVA solid state amplification and the sound is superb. Very natural and neutral.
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jedinite24
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Any recommendations as to what kind of solid state or tube amp would match well with the 805 Matrix bookshelf speakers?
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robr45
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805 matrix is a legend.
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poloman
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I have the Matrix 802 s3 and I like them better than the 802 nautilus although the diamonds soundgreat
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stanwal
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All of the 805s are good, I have some earlier than the Matrix. I have found that an older speaker from a higher price range usually beats a newer cheaper one. I would get the 805s.
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