Which speaker for room size?
 

Hi All,

For a room size of 8 m long x 5 m wide and about 2.8 m high, would 802D3 be more appropriate than a 803D3? Does it need a sub then?

Can it get away with a 803D3 with a sub?

I listen to it about 3 - 4 m away from the speakers and it is solid timber flooring with a rug in front of the speakers. Speakers are quite spaced out from the side walls.

Thanks.

For pure music?

yup. all sorts including jazz, vocals, pop, classical instruments and orchestra, R&B (bass).

802d3 would give you more control of the overall sound and should work fine in your room.

Do you think a sub will be needed then?

Thanks.

What is your budget?

I'd rather have a used pair of B&W 800's perhaps a d2 in your space.

I've always felt the 802's probably need a good sub, but in a small space the 800's can more easily stand alone.

You see examples of the 800's in even smaller spaces in a studio setting doing a fine job.

whoa..802d3s will be really stretching it already.

I wonder how much 800d2s will be 2nd hand. Also, the size..wifey probably will object. Is it better sounding than the 802d3s?

Good suggestion though. Food for thought.

It's all subjective. You should try and give them both a listen.

Most high end shops will have them both (and may even have demo d2s on hand).

Also, most retail listening rooms I have been to are small spaces.

I my opinion the 800's enter the territory of "good enough".

Like they say in automotive: "there's no replacement for displacement". :)

Cheers mate.

Which speaker for room size?
 

it depends on speaker placement, you can add a sub later if you are not happy.

the d3 series sounds different from the d2, i switched models, so be warned, the sound is different and if you listened to d3 series and you liked it, don't expect the same from the d2 series.