B&W 805D alternatives

I owned the B&W 802N and later the 800S. When I listend to the 800D I knew I would not buy it.

When you want to go further in the world of highend a deep and wide stage is a very important part what sets it to a new dimension.

B&W weakest point compared to competitors are their crossovers. Their stage is a lot less wide and deep. A deep and wide stage makes music so much more involving and instruments and voices become more apparent.

In 2007 I started to sell 3 dimensional sound. These days I only sell 3 dimensional sound. I use shops with 2 dimensional sound to let my clients hear how big the difference is. And it is huge!!

I compared the 805D with the Monitor Audio PL-100 a few years ago. The Platinum speakers give a much wider and deeper stage. Also there is more dacay and instruments and voices are more physical touchable.

Magico also give a much wider and deeper stage compared to B&W. But you need an amp which also can give a deep and wide stage.

Without an amp or source what can give a deep and wide stage it is still useless.

The better Focal speakers also have better crossovers compared to B&W.

B&W is a brand you love or hate. When I owned the B&W 802N and 800S even B&W haters said often at my home; This is the best demo I ever heard from a B&W.

You need to understand the properties first of a speaker before you can use them the right way.