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  • sskim
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    • Sep 2007
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    B&W 805 vs 805S

    I'm new to B&W speakers but am looking to purchase used 805 or 805S. First question, is there significant difference between 805 and 805S? If anyone can describe the difference in detail I would greatly appreciated it. And if 805S is indeed superior then what should be its premium over the 805?

    I currently own Rotel RSX1057 and plan to use 805/805S as the main speakers with SVS PB-12 plus subwoofer.

    Thanks much.
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    • Pedro
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      • Jan 2006
      • 303
      #2
      Some diferences

      N805 - Less forward, less detail.

      805S - More forward, more detail
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        • rodH
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          • Aug 2002
          • 71
          #3
          Originally posted by Pedro
          Some diferences

          N805 - Less forward, less detail.

          805S - More forward, more detail
          you forgot another one:

          >$500 used (difference)
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            • nikos
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              • Dec 2005
              • 172
              #4
              Originally posted by Pedro
              Some diferences

              N805 - Less forward, less detail.

              805S - More forward, more detail
              Originally posted by rodH
              you forgot another one:

              >$500 used (difference)

              Also... can someone add what year did the N805 come out and when did the 805S start shiipping... That would add a couple to 5 years??? in the equation ...

              thanks
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                • Pedro
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2006
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                  #5
                  805S started to be shipped in January 2005

                  N805 in late 1998

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