I find the 803d3’s a bit edgy and bright with good bass (depending on amplifier). To my own ears the A3 is very neutral to the negative, has no life and boring YMMV. Now the Vivids are a different animal, yes warmer, has more detail but to my ears are the far more musical. Again depending on what's behind the speakers. To me I'd be able to listen for hours to the Vivids where the A3's maybe an hour or two at most. Just another perspective

