Is B&W A Reputable Company


I mean I've heard their Nautilus line and prefer them to Avalons and Wilsons, and think the 802 is as transparent as a properly place Martin Logan. Does anyone else like them? and also do you think there is a big difference between the 803 and 802?
tbonephile
There is a pair of 802 Nautilus sitting in my living room. I love them. They are about 1 year old and they have yet to stop impressing me. As far as comparing the 802 to the 803, the 802 shares the 801's midrange enclosures which is decoupled from the rest of the enclosure - so the midrange is sounds better on the 802's than the 803. The 802 also goes down a little lower than the 803. They are both a great speaker. But let your ears be the judge. I plan to keep my 802's for a long time. :-) The last time I heard the 803's was about a year ago so I am going on memory. Good luck.
After listening to many speakers, I purchased a pair of Nautilus 805s. I believe these small Nautilus speakers to be the finest bookshelf models I've heard at any price. They offer high levels of refinement and craftsmanship. I've heard the larger Nautilus models and found each to be excellent. Probably the best approach is to make a selection based on the bass response needed for your listening room. The 805s seemed the best choice for my small 12x15 music room. B&W is a quality company- even their $250 DM-302s sound great.