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Post by LuisV on Jun 7, 2015 19:18:53 GMT -5
Take a look at some of the finishes Salk puts on their speakers. You might find something you like. I love that bamboo look but I'm 'stuck' with the fireburst curly cherry. Some how or another I'll 'suffer' through this! Salk has some great looking finishes for sure, issue is trying to perform an audition before I purchase. Not doubting their performance, but not sure I'll be able to listen to them in my room. While I offer no value with this post, I must say B&W makes a sexy looking speaker. That CC in your picture above was simply gorgeous. I'm a DIY guy myself and have had the wood cut and ready for my next build (giving my Clearwave 4T SE's and CC a facelift) but can't decide on a finish, lol. I have often looked to B&W and Sonos Faber for inspiration. For sure, B&W has some great looking and nice sounding speakers.  |
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Post by LuisV on Nov 21, 2015 10:40:13 GMT -5
After a slight pause, our daughter decided to switch majors and therefore schools, I'm back to researching options and looking forward to continuing my quest for new speakers. For the last month or so I've been looking into PSA, JTR, and Tektons and thus far the wife has been open to function vs aesthetics so that opens additional options.  We'll see how things pans out... after Turkey day, I hope to have more updates on my quest... |
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Post by vneal on Nov 21, 2015 11:16:32 GMT -5
Since B&W came out with version IIs for the CM10s, 803Ds, and 802Ds I would consider a used pair of B&W 802Ds.
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Post by sonicseeker on Nov 21, 2015 11:28:26 GMT -5
LuisV back in the game again, I am Still impressed with my speakers I hope you get a chance to listen to some.
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Post by LuisV on Nov 21, 2015 11:48:28 GMT -5
Since B&W came out with version IIs for the CM10s, 803Ds, and 802Ds I would consider a used pair of B&W 802Ds. If I can find a pair locally so I can see / listen to them, you make a good point as it makes sense to consider used 803 or 802Ds.... thanks! |
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Post by LuisV on Nov 21, 2015 11:53:34 GMT -5
LuisV back in the game again, I am Still impressed with my speakers I hope you get a chance to listen to some. Glad to hear that my friend. I lost a bit of cash when I returned the Ascends after my in-home audition, so I don't want to go through that again.  But here's hoping I can find someone within the NY Tri-state area that is willing to let me take a listen to their setup.  |
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Post by bluemeanies on Nov 21, 2015 12:51:42 GMT -5
I recently picked up a NEW pair of B&W803diamonds to replace my B&W804S speakers. Marked down to a reasonable price,...cheap considering I sold my 8 year old 804's (pristine) for $2300.00.
B&W are one of the few speakers that have a great resale value.
RESALE VALUE is something you might want to think about as well as numerous other things to consider.
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Post by yves on Nov 21, 2015 18:17:49 GMT -5
Both the 803D and the 804D have failed to impress me. I prefer the smoothness of the ceramic tweeters in my Canton Vento 890.2 DC speakers and of the Air Motion Transformer tweeters in my Emotiva Pro Airmotiv 5 powered studio monitors, and I also prefer the lean tightness, the powerful impact, the deep extension and the sheer detail of the bass in my Canton speakers, as well as the fact I only paid 3,198 Euros for the pair (new), which, to me, meant that the resale value of the Bowers & Wilkins didn't even factually matter at all anyway because I listen with my ears instead of with things like my wallet and popularity of the brand name... but that's only me!
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Post by LuisV on Nov 22, 2015 8:37:08 GMT -5
Agreed that no one should purely purchase based on brand name, but the only piece of equipment that I haven't felt the need to change within my system are in fact my B&W speakers. Now, I'm not saying that they are the absolute best and nothing can beat them, but I think it speaks volumes that I am their original owner and they still bringing a smile to face after all these years. It's because of this longevity, that I included B&Ws within my auditions, but as you can see, I've considered and listened to various other brands.
Agreed, that nothing beats in-home auditions as well as listening verses reading reviews or making a choice based on name, so to me, in-home trials are indeed very important. Case in point, the 804D I listen to sounded fantastic, but the cost made me think twice. So yes, I also think with my wallet (cost vs performance); however, it's my humble opinion that higher cost nor name do not indicate quality nor performance. Ultimately when I turn off the lights to watch a movie or close my eyes to listen to music, the brand name, style and materials of the cabinets all disappear. To my ears and soul, it's the sound that is reproduced that ultimately matter in the end, so regardless of price and brand name, as long as the audio presentation satisfies me, I've accomplished my goal.
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Post by bluemeanies on Nov 22, 2015 9:57:09 GMT -5
Both the 803D and the 804D have failed to impress me. I prefer the smoothness of the ceramic tweeters in my Canton Vento 890.2 DC speakers and of the Air Motion Transformer tweeters in my Emotiva Pro Airmotiv 5 powered studio monitors, and I also prefer the lean tightness, the powerful impact, the deep extension and the sheer detail of the bass in my Canton speakers, as well as the fact I only paid 3,198 Euros for the pair (new), which, to me, meant that the resale value of the Bowers & Wilkins didn't even factually matter at all anyway because I listen with my ears instead of with things like my wallet and popularity of the brand name... but that's only me! Hold on! Your palate may desire a different flavor than many audio enthusiasts including myself, but no need to slap someone because they are hearing something different then you or that they can afford something you cannot. I could go with negatives about your choices but that would mean emulateing your close mindedness as well as your rudeness. Happy Thanksgiving |
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Post by yves on Nov 22, 2015 12:06:16 GMT -5
Both the 803D and the 804D have failed to impress me. I prefer the smoothness of the ceramic tweeters in my Canton Vento 890.2 DC speakers and of the Air Motion Transformer tweeters in my Emotiva Pro Airmotiv 5 powered studio monitors, and I also prefer the lean tightness, the powerful impact, the deep extension and the sheer detail of the bass in my Canton speakers, as well as the fact I only paid 3,198 Euros for the pair (new), which, to me, meant that the resale value of the Bowers & Wilkins didn't even factually matter at all anyway because I listen with my ears instead of with things like my wallet and popularity of the brand name... but that's only me! Hold on! Your palate may desire a different flavor than many audio enthusiasts including myself, but no need to slap someone because they are hearing something different then you or that they can afford something you cannot. I could go with negatives about your choices but that would mean emulateing your close mindedness as well as your rudeness. Happy Thanksgiving Where dîd you see me slap someone? What makes you assume that I think there is anything wrong with hearing something different, and what makes you assume that what I posted has anything to do with something I cannot afford? What is closed minded and rude about sharing my own personal opinion about the sound of speakers and about the way I prefer to spend my money on something? The OP asked for opinions. I have given mine. If you don't like that, then please just move on instead of attacking me personally by calling me things like closed minded and rude. If I wanted to be rude, I would have told you that you sound like a dictator and a B&W fanboy. Have a nice day. |
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Post by bluemeanies on Nov 22, 2015 12:51:34 GMT -5
RUDE!
I listen with my ears instead of with things like my wallet and popularity of the brand name... but that's only me!
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Post by yves on Nov 22, 2015 13:47:08 GMT -5
RUDE! I listen with my ears instead of with things like my wallet and popularity of the brand name... but that's only me! That's not rude at all. Rather, that's just you pointscoring by taking a part of what I said out of its context. |
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Post by bluemeanies on Nov 22, 2015 13:53:18 GMT -5
RUDE! I listen with my ears instead of with things like my wallet and popularity of the brand name... but that's only me! That's not rude at all. Rather, that's just you pointscoring by taking a part of what I said out of its context. . By chance....are you a politician? |
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Post by vneal on Nov 22, 2015 13:54:37 GMT -5
Most of the top recording studios use B&W 800Ds or B&W 802Ds. Probably none on the planet use Canton. Not slamming em just stating the facts, Below is pictured the most famous studio Abbey Roads .  |
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Post by novisnick on Nov 22, 2015 13:58:15 GMT -5
Not sure why this image comes to mind,,,,,,he,,,,,,he,,,,,,,,he,,,,,,,,,,  |
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Post by novisnick on Nov 22, 2015 14:03:25 GMT -5
Most of the top recording studios use B&W 800Ds or B&W 802Ds. Probably none on the planet use Canton. Not slamming em just stating the facts, Below is pictured the most famous studio Abbey Roads . Abbey? Abbey who???  |
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Post by yves on Nov 22, 2015 15:05:55 GMT -5
By chance....are you a politician? What does politics have to do with this discussion about speakers? Now you are really starting to sound like a brat. |
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Post by yves on Nov 22, 2015 15:15:51 GMT -5
Most of the top recording studios use B&W 800Ds or B&W 802Ds. Probably none on the planet use Canton. Not slamming em just stating the facts, Below is pictured the most famous studio Abbey Roads . View AttachmentThe 804D sounds nothing like the 802D. At least, not to my ears... and in fact I purposely 'forgot' to mention that the high mids of the 804D are harsh and fatiguing (again, to *my* ears...). |
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Post by yves on Nov 22, 2015 15:20:07 GMT -5
Not sure why this image comes to mind,,,,,,he,,,,,,he,,,,,,,,he,,,,,,,,,, View AttachmentBowers & Shillkins?  |
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We'll see how things pans out... after Turkey day, I hope to have more updates on my quest...
But here's hoping I can find someone within the NY Tri-state area that is willing to let me take a listen to their setup. 
