Upgrade to B&W 804 D4 Speakers


Power coming from a Rogue Cronus Magnum "Dark" tube amp - 100 WPC with two SVS SB2000 Pro Subwoofers. Thinking of upgrading from Focal Aria 948 speakers to B&W 804 D4 Speakers. Don't ask me why I'm sort of obsessed with these B&WS. Anyway, would anyone care to share there experience with these speakers. Or maybe be recommend a pair of speakers in this price range ($16,000.00). I really don't have a favorite genre of music, but it would probably be mostly fusion, progressive and rock based. 

Thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge and experiences!

bzawa

@bzawa 

I like are clarity, airyness, warmth.

You're not going to find warmth in the D3/D4 and even maybe D1/D2. B&W's changed from warm to neutral to bright. Those conditions can better be found in the 800N, 700S. The differences between the N-D4 is mostly the high frequency and bass extension. The old models are still excellent choices aside from wear and tear. If you want something newer, try a different brand.

It took me until last weekend to finally hear the kef Blade meta and they sounded amazing, that said I still have no idea what they'll sound like once home. I see 2 options for hifi nuts like those of us, buy used and willing to go thru the business of dealing with shipping, relisting, and weeding thru the lowballers or start working with a B&M shop being fully prepared to pay more, but get the ability to bring a demo pair home and work with the dealer.

Forgot to mention. They absolutely need a pair of subs. I'm using JL Audio subs with the 803 D3. They don't make deep, powerful bass by themselves.