B&W 805D alternatives

I replaced my 803 with 802Diamond and added another MC275V. My system now make me dance and smile, never find myself sleeping again. With efficiency rating of 88dB on your speaker, you need to get another MC275 to drive them. The more power the better. Your speaker alternatives - look for speaker with efficiency rating of 94dB or higher.

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.

You can find some great deals on discontinued Focal speakers right now. I love my Chorus 836v speakers on a 50w tube amplifier (ultralinear). Music Direct has Chorus and Profile series speakers, I think.

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