I have the 804's and love them. I do run a Rel sub that does blend in nice with the 804's. I run them with a Krell FBP 400cx amp and a Krell KCT. I find the bass to be fast and tight not mudded at all. Even with the sub turned off. I experience no harshness in the 804's like a lot of people claim they have. I think a lot of people under power the B&Ws. I find the more power you throw threw them the better they sound. Especially the lower end. What I've always believed in when setting up a system. I always choose my amp first, then the speakers. Let's face it with a good amp you can drive any speaker out there and do it well. As I state above a lot of people just under power the B&W's. I will say when I added the Rel sub my system really came to live.
Best Small Floorstander for Rock Music -Magico/B&W
Hope the forum can help with some recommendations.
I have a smaller room - 13.5 by 15.5 feet.
Currently using all Bryston components. (lots of clean, high power)
For the past 5 years have been using B&W 804S which I like but have always felt a little bit harsh, not an impressive soundstage, and the bass a bit muddy.
Currently looking too upgrade. I have demoed the Magico V2 in my house and absolutely love it except I find the bass lacking. I just find a lack of emotion on the lower end, especially the bass drum and guitar just not extending. Part of this is very likely due to the Magico not being ported but I still feel a bitter mre bottom end presence would be a big improvement - I am not looking for a big slam speaker.
The size of the Magico V2 and 80S4 are perfect aesthetically for the room and ideally would like an option of similar sizing.
The V3 I have also heard but found it maybe a bit big for the room and the lower bass not much of an improvement over the V2 (however I did not hear them side by side so any comments on this would be welcome).
I have a smaller room - 13.5 by 15.5 feet.
Currently using all Bryston components. (lots of clean, high power)
For the past 5 years have been using B&W 804S which I like but have always felt a little bit harsh, not an impressive soundstage, and the bass a bit muddy.
Currently looking too upgrade. I have demoed the Magico V2 in my house and absolutely love it except I find the bass lacking. I just find a lack of emotion on the lower end, especially the bass drum and guitar just not extending. Part of this is very likely due to the Magico not being ported but I still feel a bitter mre bottom end presence would be a big improvement - I am not looking for a big slam speaker.
The size of the Magico V2 and 80S4 are perfect aesthetically for the room and ideally would like an option of similar sizing.
The V3 I have also heard but found it maybe a bit big for the room and the lower bass not much of an improvement over the V2 (however I did not hear them side by side so any comments on this would be welcome).