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B&W 805 models...

I guess the one on the B&W website is the newest model that is called '805S'.

First of all, what could be the S stands for? Standard? Signature?

Is '805S' = 'Signature 805'?

What are the different models such as matrix 805, signature 805, nautilus 805, 805S etc..., and which is oldest, older, newer, newest, etc...
eandylee
fife
49 posts
 
I forgot to add the B&W Silver Signature!

The Natuilus 805 is not necessairyl better than the Silver Signature. Depends who you ask.

Therefor the order from Oldest to Newest:

Matrix 1
Matrix 805
B&W Silver Signature SS25
Nautilus 805
Signature 805
805S
pescolar
128 posts
 
S7horton,
i apologized,your right.
zormi
103 posts
 
According the British HI FI Choice (May 2005 issue), the 805S significantly outperform the Sig 805, sonically speaking.

Marketing or... - I don't know.

BTW - many roumors about (possibly?) newcoming 805D - presumably improved 805S in several areas, with major gain in Diamond tweeter...
horsestoharleys
23 posts
 
I have these speakers pair of 805N, and a pair of 805S I bought the new. Started out with 805N as a stereo set up then upgraded room 5.1 So bought the 805S and HTM4 for center. These are outstanding speakers. But lack low bass. I would not recommend these speakers without using a sub. Let me add this too. I would add a self powered sub to all speakers. This really takes the low end of the main amps and speakers.
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