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  • Pio
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2005
    • 169
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    Upgrade from 802 to 802D?

    Hi guys- Newbie to the forum here, found it as I was doing some research for the new B&W's.

    I have the opportunity to sell my 3 year old 802's for about 4.5K and I can get a killer deal on the new 802 D. BUT, is the upgrade worth it? I love the way the new ones sound but can't compare side by side with my 802's (which I happen to love as well). I think the new ones sound a little sweeter in the top.

    If you've had the opportunity to hear them side by side, please share your experience.

    Thanks,
    Pio
    Stereo: Revel F208, Parasound JC2, JC1's, Oppo HA-1, VPI, Dynavector, Moon

    HT: B&W 802D2, 805S, HTM4, Marantz, OPPO BDP95, Velodyne DD-12's

    HP / secondary system: Woo Audio W2, Carver Sunfire, Kef LS50, Denon, and too many headphones to list
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    • ED K
      Member
      • Apr 2005
      • 83
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      I did have the chance to hear them side by side and,,,the 802D won!!!! The bass has improved from the 802 and the the new diamond tweeter DOES make a difference. I have had them now for about five months. AND have not regreted the choice.The biggest issue I had was finding an amp that brought out all the 802Ds had to offer. After trialing B&K, Mcintosh 402, Krell, Bryston and Rotel the Bryston won. I bought a pair of Bryston 7BSST c series mono blocks. The 802Ds can be played with lower powered amps BUT, the real personality of the 802Ds really comes out with an amp that can deliver the powere when needed. Bye the way, THERE is room for price negotiation. I was able to get them for $1,500 off of the "retail" price.
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        • Pio
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2005
          • 169
          #3
          ED K-

          Thanks for the response. I know the 802D sounds better, but does it sound that much better to merit an upgrade? I'm using a KRELL Showcase as a pre/pro and Sunfire amps. I have the signature amps powering the fronts and they have plenty of oomph @ 600/chnl.

          Also - is $4,500 for my old 802's a good price?

          Pio
          Stereo: Revel F208, Parasound JC2, JC1's, Oppo HA-1, VPI, Dynavector, Moon

          HT: B&W 802D2, 805S, HTM4, Marantz, OPPO BDP95, Velodyne DD-12's

          HP / secondary system: Woo Audio W2, Carver Sunfire, Kef LS50, Denon, and too many headphones to list
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            • Aussie Geoff
              Super Senior Member
              • Oct 2003
              • 1914
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              Hi,

              I don't know what the "killer price" is on the 802Ds but the upgrade cost but be in the order of $4000 to $5000 even with a very very good discount...

              For my ears the 802D is at least twice as good as the 802s everthing is better, even the midrange and imaging (perhaps better integration with the tweeter and I know that have seriously changed the Marlin head)...

              If you have the money and love the B&W sound - I say go for it...

              Geoff
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                • Pio
                  Senior Member
                  • Nov 2005
                  • 169
                  #5
                  Geoff-

                  Thanks for the insight. A killer price is $10.5, that's 2k off SRP. Selling off my old 802's means only 6K out of pocket. I'm going to do it! Thanks again.

                  Pio
                  Stereo: Revel F208, Parasound JC2, JC1's, Oppo HA-1, VPI, Dynavector, Moon

                  HT: B&W 802D2, 805S, HTM4, Marantz, OPPO BDP95, Velodyne DD-12's

                  HP / secondary system: Woo Audio W2, Carver Sunfire, Kef LS50, Denon, and too many headphones to list
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                    • Aussie Geoff
                      Super Senior Member
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 1914
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                      Pio,

                      Good decision :T

                      Make sure you post here and let people know how youy go once you have upgraded (and the 802Ds have broken in). There are many people here in a similar situation and I know they would love to hear from you....

                      Geoff
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                        • Pio
                          Senior Member
                          • Nov 2005
                          • 169
                          #7
                          Check out the new Dec 2005 Stereophile mag - not only did the 802D make the cover but it was well reviewed. I'll post as soon as I get them in about one week, and then after break in.
                          Stereo: Revel F208, Parasound JC2, JC1's, Oppo HA-1, VPI, Dynavector, Moon

                          HT: B&W 802D2, 805S, HTM4, Marantz, OPPO BDP95, Velodyne DD-12's

                          HP / secondary system: Woo Audio W2, Carver Sunfire, Kef LS50, Denon, and too many headphones to list
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