805's will be available until...??

[Dan Schulze]

Hi All,

I am thinking of upgrading from my current 5.1 system to a 7.1. I would like to match the exsisting components. If I can afford it I will probably upgrade sometime in 2005.

Currently I use 802's for the main, an HTM1 for the center, and 805's for the surrounds.

Does anyone have any info how long B&W will continue to manufacture the 805's (or the whole 800 series for that matter)? I would like to use the 805's for rears. I have not ruled out the possibility of getting 803's for the surrounds and moving my existing 805's to the rear.

Thanks!!

Dan

[greggz]

If the Matrix line is any predictor of the Nautilus line, then I would expect the Nautilus line to have a life span of approx. 10 years. That would mean the current Nautilus models will be around, I'm guessing, 2 or 3 more years at least.

[Dan Schulze]

The Nautilus is such a great line of speakers - if your thoughts are even close to what will happen, that would be great!! The Nautilus line seems to have that 'timeless, classic' quality about it - it would be a shame to retire a speaker before its time!! :lol:

Thanks for your thoughts greggz!!!

Dan

[BlazeMaster]

actually Dan, I think the 800s refreshment will come out a little earlier than 1-2 years. The store manager of a B&W dealer told me that it should be out about 2 months. I'd give the new 800s a listen before I'd consider the 800s "retired". Newer isn't necessary better and also consider the possible price increase, which makes the newer 800s less of a value also.
Great setup Dan, I don't think the newer line will sound that much better than what you already have.