i have friend who has 802 Nautilus and I am familiar with e Vienna Acoustics. The consensus amongst reviewers and users is that the VA's are very musical period. My experience with these speakers is that they sound more like real music than the 802's check out recent reviews in the current editions of Ultimate Audio and HiFi News and record review
buying decision? B W/ Vienna Acoustics?
I'm planning on upgrading my speakers shortly. I currently have a pair of B&W P6s with Classe amp/Rega cd player. Sounds great now, listen exclusively to music, no home theater(classical, jazz, female vocals, classic rock). I've been planning on spending between 2 and 4 grand either new or used, would prefer better speaker used. I've checked out B&W Matrix 802 III and Vienna Acoustics Beethovens. Seriously impressed with the V.A., but have listened to outstanding Sonus Faber models too. Any opinions would be appreciated!!!!!!