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Replace my B&W 802's?

I have an old pair of B&W 802 series 80's. These speakers were bought around 1987 and were produced before B&W made the matrix speakers.
I love the imaging and detail of these speakers but if there is one weak point, it's the bass. There just isn't much punch on the bottom end. Do I consider adding a subwoofer or is it time to move on from the B&W's? My budget for a subwoofer would be about $750-1000 for a used one. In addition, if the sub is not going to be worthwhile what are my B&W's worth and what kind of speakers might I consider?

Thanks!
hififanatic
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rhljazz
1,117 posts
 
Subs don't add "punch" to the bottom end. I would say new speaker time and/or an amp with more bottom end definition.
thorman
1,262 posts
 
You may want to considering the B&W Matrix line 801/3 or 802/3..Since you already like the B&W sound..You won't have any lack of bass... with either of these.........
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french_fries
735 posts
 
the matrix-802-s3 is one of the best speakers B&W has ever produced. placed on some sound-anchors, with a maughn box (bass alignment filter), you can (almost) forget about what else is out there (almost) forever. i want to use the word "perfect" to describe their sound- open, dynamic, fast and deep bass, revealing, resolving, etc. the kevlar midrange was/is a difficult driver to beat (they still use it, but have modified the surround). it has some (relatively minor) faults, but you'll be enjoying your favorite music way too much to be thinking about those.
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