B&W DM7s or 602 S3s?

[P1et]

I have the opportunity to buy some B&W DM7s. As we all know, they are B&W flagship speakers from the late 70s and early 80s. My father still uses them as his fronts.

I can pick them up for $300. Or I can buy some new 602 S3s for $600.

What speaker would be best? Let's even neglect price for a second.

B&Ws flagship from 25 years ago or B&Ws more entry-level speakers from today?

[Karma]

HI,
I can't offer anything about your choices but I'd like to find out if you are right claiming the DM-7's were B&W flagship model. I don't believe that is true.

I think the 801's were already on the market by then and prior to that point B&W was marketing some very expensive and good and huge studio monitors. But I can't remember the model numbers.

What about it guy's and girls? Were the DM-7's ever at the top of the line? We need to keep out facts straight around here.

Sparky

[Clepto]

Is this for a stereo only setup? As if you want to go multi channel, then I'd advise getting the 602s3 so that you can add a matching center, and even rears over the long term. The 602s3 isn't likely to change for a good number of years.