I would agree with Kjweisner - I've heard the 685s and own the CDMSE1s, and while the 685 are indeed great speakers for the dough, the CDMs, in my opinion, are much more refined and ultimately more truthful to the recording space and detail - soundstage is deeper and easier to see into. YMMV of course!
Comparison of B&W's 685s and CDM or 805 Nautilus?
Hi Folks,
as I've posted elsewhere, I'm on an upgrade kick for my 2 channel setup. I'm shopping used Rotel, Creek, NAD and Musical Fidelity amplifiers. (yeah, pretty broad, depending on budget.)
For speakers, I have listened to B&W's 686 and 685 speakers and I really like their sound. I also love the CM1s and of course the killer 805 Nautilus.
My budget allows for either the 686 new or something used. I'm shopping the CDM range and the older 805 Matrix. Is it safe to assume that the older models sound better than the new 68 series, seeing that they were higher end when new? I don't have a local shop where I can compare new B&Ws to older models.
any advice appreciated
Steve
as I've posted elsewhere, I'm on an upgrade kick for my 2 channel setup. I'm shopping used Rotel, Creek, NAD and Musical Fidelity amplifiers. (yeah, pretty broad, depending on budget.)
For speakers, I have listened to B&W's 686 and 685 speakers and I really like their sound. I also love the CM1s and of course the killer 805 Nautilus.
My budget allows for either the 686 new or something used. I'm shopping the CDM range and the older 805 Matrix. Is it safe to assume that the older models sound better than the new 68 series, seeing that they were higher end when new? I don't have a local shop where I can compare new B&Ws to older models.
any advice appreciated
Steve