upgrade 801D vs 800D

[DeepEndX]

First I want to thank all the forum members giving me much insight about B&W and it has helped me a lot.

Currently I have N801 as my front 2ch speakers and my dealer is offering a chance to upgrade to either 801D or 800D. I am going to audition the speakers next week, so I would like to be fully prepared. Besides the physical appearance (i.e., 801D being a little fat), I would like to hear any comments or suggestions which speaker I should choose in terms of sound and quality.

Thanks for all your comments!

[JKalman]

800D is the best speaker they make, in terms of sound quality.

[Matt M.]

First I want to thank all the forum members giving me much insight about B&W and it has helped me a lot.

Currently I have N801 as my front 2ch speakers and my dealer is offering a chance to upgrade to either 801D or 800D. I am going to audition the speakers next week, so I would like to be fully prepared. Besides the physical appearance (i.e., 801D being a little fat), I would like to hear any comments or suggestions which speaker I should choose in terms of sound and quality.

Thanks for all your comments!

Those two speakers are quite different.
The 800D is more "musical", more subtle, a bit more airy whereas the
801D is more dynamic, more "impressive" (not only in the bass), and can
deliver a higher acoustic pressure.
The 801D is also more a "sudio" model, that will be more demanding in
term of amplification and room.