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So, I've got the upgrade itch. I am happy with my electronics and cables. If I were to upgrade electronics I would have to replace everything. I'm just OCD that way. SO, why not upgrade the speakers. So my question is...CM9 or 804S (not current diamond, the previous gen). Discuss!
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Bowers & Wilkins 683 Speakers
Rotel RB-1090 2 Channel Amp
Rotel RC-1082 Stereo Pre Amp
Rotel RCD-1072 CD Player
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon w/ Ortofon 2M Red (sitting on a piece of slate supported by 3 "solid tech feet of silence" isolation feet)
Rotel RLC-1040 Power Conditioner
Shynyata Research SR-Z1 Power Outlet & Venom 3 Power Cords x 4
Tara Labs RSC Vector 1 Speaker Cables & Interconnects
Pioneer PDP-5070HD 50" Plasma
Playstation 3
Shaw HD PVR
Primacoustic Room Treatments -
Regards,
ldgibson76
My Setup
The 2 Channel Within
"Chance favors only the prepared mind."
-Louis Pasteur
"Foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools."
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I'll bite, get the 804S. Just purchased N804, previous previous edition to the diamond and I'm happy with what they do for my ears.Sony Bravia OLED A1E 55"
SVS SB 2000 X 2
Denon X4000 (Looking to upgrade due to 4K, ATMOS, DTSX)
Oppo BDP 93
Apple TV 4K
B & W N804 Mains
B & W 603 Rear surrounds
B & W LCR 600 Center
B & W CDS6 (Not in use)
Sony TA N77ES (Not in use)Comment
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The 804S is the better option, I have the 804S and it will be stay in my living room for long time.Leo,
Saludos
My HT: B&W 804D fronts, HTM4D center, 805D rears, Classe CA-2300 Main amp, Preamp Stereo CLASSE CP800, Preamp Multi Marantz AV8801, Parasound A31 center and Surround Amp, Source Oppo BDP-95 screen Samsung 55" UE55d8000 SVS SB12-NSD
Stereo: B&W 804S fronts, Pre: Denon AVR-2809 Amp: Rotel 1582, Source Marantz CD5004.Comment
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They are pretty close , I've done a side by side and I'm not sure it's worth the upgrade. Now going to the N803's or 803D is another story.Comment
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IMO 804s is noticeably better than the CM9.. The CM9's are no slouches, but are not as open and offer more cabinet coloration..Main System:
B&W 801D
Emotiva USP-1 Pre-Amp
Chord SPM-650 Stereo Amp
Oppo BDP-105
Squeezebox Touch
Second System:
B&W CM7
Emotiva UMC-1
Emotiva UPA-2
Oppo BDP-83SE
Grant Fidelity DAC-09
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Or maybe ill just buy the 804 Diamonds!Bowers & Wilkins 683 Speakers
Rotel RB-1090 2 Channel Amp
Rotel RC-1082 Stereo Pre Amp
Rotel RCD-1072 CD Player
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon w/ Ortofon 2M Red (sitting on a piece of slate supported by 3 "solid tech feet of silence" isolation feet)
Rotel RLC-1040 Power Conditioner
Shynyata Research SR-Z1 Power Outlet & Venom 3 Power Cords x 4
Tara Labs RSC Vector 1 Speaker Cables & Interconnects
Pioneer PDP-5070HD 50" Plasma
Playstation 3
Shaw HD PVR
Primacoustic Room TreatmentsComment
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That's the obvious option
Main System:
B&W 801D
Emotiva USP-1 Pre-Amp
Chord SPM-650 Stereo Amp
Oppo BDP-105
Squeezebox Touch
Second System:
B&W CM7
Emotiva UMC-1
Emotiva UPA-2
Oppo BDP-83SE
Grant Fidelity DAC-09
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If your satisfied with the 683's performance but you desire an improvement in aesthetics, then go with the CM9's. The difference in sound quality between the two are minor, giving the edge to the CM9's. That's because of the cabinetry and improved tweeter array. Many question if the CM9's advantages merit the $750 premium over the 683's.
If you want to step up the overall performance, then definitely, go with the 804S's! It is a better speaker from top to bottom with more range and extension. You also stated that you are considering the 804D's. If that's in you budget, then by all means man, dew-wit!
Regards,
ldgibson76
My Setup
The 2 Channel Within
"Chance favors only the prepared mind."
-Louis Pasteur
"Foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools."
-Douglas AdamsComment
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I've demoed the 683 and 804S side-by-side in-store and in-home. I've also heard the new 804Di (along with the CM9 at another store). I'd get the new diamond tweeter if you can afford it and wont plan on upgrading in a long while. If you already had the 804S I'd say skip the 804Di and go to the 802D2. If doing surround sound factor in the astronomical cost of matching center and rears which would make the 800 S series a much more affordable upgrade. In the end the price difference doesn't all go to the sound quality - factor in a lot of the cost goes to the build quality and nice cabinets. The 683 is a very nice "performer" at the end of the day and the 804S is a little more open out of the box sound (and 3D) and less colored/more natural but the price difference isn't just in the sound alone. The tweeter in the 804Di is also more detailed, smoother, and natural than the S series. It's just a very pristine, detailed, airy, and uncolored sound ...what else can I say, lol. But is it worth the price? To me it isn't already owning the 804S but that's up to you and how much you're into it.
Myself, I wanna go a different route anymore. I've always admired a system that doesn't "look all that" but blows your mind away with performance when you hear it not expecting much. I'd love to have 5 805Di's all the way around with two smaller Sunfire sized subs, heh. To this day the 685 is still one of my favorite B&W speakers because of this because they don't look like much but WOW you with much larger than they look sound and performance (when setup good).Comment
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