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B&W N803 vs AP Tempo IIIi vs VA Beethoven???

Hi All,

I am going to audition the following but I would like any input and experiences with the following speakers. I have narrowed down my speaker choice to the following 3:
- B&W Nautilus 803
- Audio Physic Tempo IIIi
- Vienna Acoustics Beethoven

The rest of the system is:
-Shanling CD-T100 CD Player
-Electrocompaniet ECI-3 Integrated amp
-Zu Cable cables throughout

One limitation is the amplifier which may be a bit lean, but that will most likely soon be replaced or a large power amp added.

Music ranges from new age (Adiemus, Vangelis), to light rock (Cranberries, Coldplay), light classical, and vocals (Diana Krall, Katie Melua, Norah Jones). Requirements are tight, accurate bass; clarity (especially with vocals) and imaging.

I listened to the VA Mozart today and they were very accurate, beautiful mids and highs but lacking in the bass. I am sure the Beethovens will be sufficient low down. However the 3-driver setup of the Mozart makes me wonder about the AP Tempo, which is also only a 3-driver setup (2x7" mid/woofer and a 1.5" tweeter). How is the bass on the Tempo IIIi's? Any own/listen to them extensively?

Any help appreciated,
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xenithon

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xenithon OP
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Anyone have some opinions/advice? :)

I hear the AP sparks today and was highly unimpressed. I am leaning more toward the N803 or Beethovens. How would you compare the two??

Thanks,
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xenithon OP
130 posts
 
Hi AVGURU,

Thank you for the amazing reponse. It really helped clear up a few questions I had. I finally got a chance to test out the 803's properly and I really enjoyed them. Only problem is they are hellishly expensive here and will thus most likely try and find a pair on Audiogon. Are yours by any chance for sale? :)

I think that my mind is pretty much made up about the 803's, it is just a matter of finding a pair on A-gon soon. I may also be giving the Usher Audio CP-6381 a try as a final comparison. Have you perhaps heard any of the Usher Audio speakers?

Thanks again,
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