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OK here goes...my first post.
I currently have a pair of 703s that I use in a home theater setup (50/50 music/movies). I have an HTM3 centre and DSM7s for the rears. I use a Servo15 (v1) for my sub. Electronics consist of an AVM20 and a Rotel 1095 amp.
I would like to upgrade the 703s and am considering the 803S. When I went from a CNT7nt to the 703 I spend a considerable amount of time comparing the 703 to the N804 and the 804S. As luck would have it my dealer was very obliging and I was able to spend time with all the speakers at home and in the shop. To be honest I didn't notice any difference between the N804 and the 804S. Unlike most others I read, I liked the "brightness" of the 703s. I have some hearing loss in the upper frequencies and I suspect this is why I perfered the forwardness of the 703s. I found myself adding treble when listening to the 804 which seemed a lot smoother and warmer. This, to my ears, was the most notable difference. I really didn't see much difference in the soundstage or imaging. There might have been slightly tighter base in the 804S but it was hard to tell. It could have been because I had both the dealer and a friend telling me that the base in the 804S was better that I noticed any difference at all. Anyway I went with the 703.
Now my question. I'm looking to upgrade and since I wouldn't go to the 804 I'm thinking of the 803s (anything higher is too rich for me). Since I do not have the opportunity to listen to the 803S. I was hoping you guys might be able to provide some advice. How does the 803S compare to the 703 and the 804S.
thanks
dannie
OK here goes...my first post.
I currently have a pair of 703s that I use in a home theater setup (50/50 music/movies). I have an HTM3 centre and DSM7s for the rears. I use a Servo15 (v1) for my sub. Electronics consist of an AVM20 and a Rotel 1095 amp.
I would like to upgrade the 703s and am considering the 803S. When I went from a CNT7nt to the 703 I spend a considerable amount of time comparing the 703 to the N804 and the 804S. As luck would have it my dealer was very obliging and I was able to spend time with all the speakers at home and in the shop. To be honest I didn't notice any difference between the N804 and the 804S. Unlike most others I read, I liked the "brightness" of the 703s. I have some hearing loss in the upper frequencies and I suspect this is why I perfered the forwardness of the 703s. I found myself adding treble when listening to the 804 which seemed a lot smoother and warmer. This, to my ears, was the most notable difference. I really didn't see much difference in the soundstage or imaging. There might have been slightly tighter base in the 804S but it was hard to tell. It could have been because I had both the dealer and a friend telling me that the base in the 804S was better that I noticed any difference at all. Anyway I went with the 703.
Now my question. I'm looking to upgrade and since I wouldn't go to the 804 I'm thinking of the 803s (anything higher is too rich for me). Since I do not have the opportunity to listen to the 803S. I was hoping you guys might be able to provide some advice. How does the 803S compare to the 703 and the 804S.
thanks
dannie
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