Two other options to consider would be the Martin Logan CLS II. Again, not much in the way of deep bass--they are a pure electrostatic design. The only downside, is the foot print is not very small. Another option, and this would be where I would head, would be bi-amping a pair of martin logans (perhaps the re-quest). The bass can be handled with a relatively inexpensive class B operating amp, but your tubes on top would sound fantastic. This would give you the bass, dynamics, and pretty much everything for a great 2 channel listening and still be very very respectible for home theater--still not as dynamic as your B&W--but I don't think any electrostatic will be.
Best match electrostats for Jadis JA-30
I would like to switch from B&W 801's S3 to a electrostats. It is also part of my theater but 2CH is the main objective. What would match the JA-30's that would out
perform the 801's? Do not want a big foot print speaker, the smaller the better. Height is not a problem. Thanks for your input.
perform the 801's? Do not want a big foot print speaker, the smaller the better. Height is not a problem. Thanks for your input.