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B&W Nautilus 803's versus 804's and 802's

any opinions on the above 3 speakers. I like the sound of the 804's but want a LITTLE more bottom end and a LITTLE
more soundstaging. I found the 802's too big for my room. I'm sitting back about 9 feet from the speakers. The 802's mid range was clearer, there was more bottom end and more dynamics but I felt it was a little too much for how close I was to the speakers. I think the 802's are great if you have the room and can sit back far enough to really enjoy them.
jeffc

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subaruguru
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I found the 804s WAY too anemic in my room, and much preferred the 803s. Neither cohere well in the nearfield, so your 9' listening distance I consider a minimum for the Nautilus. Good luck.
PS If your budget dictates the 804 level, and you prefer to not get a sub, then I'd seriously consider the Revel F30 instead. Much better than the 804 alone, and I actually preferred it to the 803.
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