802d or 800d


Hi I have the chance of owning either of these speakers for the same money.Is there much difference in performance.I do like the look of the 802ds but they look a bit laterally unstable so may go for the slightly bigger 800ds.My room size is 28 feet by 16 feet.Using vdh fevelation hybrid chord 1200e qbd76 blu transport.Will probably upgrade to a more powerful chord amp soon though.
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Transparent Ultra cables and Krell KAV 2250, ICs are also Transparent Music link. Krell is soon to be replaced with an integrate Hybrid (tube pre, so amp section) for no other reason as my dabbling into "tube" realm.

"I propose a third answer - neither. The measurements on both these speakers are fortunately published in Stereophile and they are not at all world class for such an expensive speaker. Basically a boosted treble and boosted bass with a mid range suckout.

Wilson Sasha is much better."


I totally agree

I'm not a fan of modern B&W, but the OP has a right to make him/herself happy as can be.

If that's the sound you like, go for it.

Best,

E