I have the B&W 805s and I wanted to upgrade to a floor stander. My local shop had a good deal on some PMCs so I had an audition. I didn't try out the TB2's you're looking at but I did have a weekend with the OB1i floor standers.
I can tell you that the B&Ws blew the OB1is out of the water. There really was no competition.
My set up consisted of a Naim cd5i, lp12 tt. C220 and MC2102 Mac pre/power set up.
I would be very surprised if the 805Ds did not outperform the TB2's. But of course everyone hears differently so the PMCs might suit your needs and set up.
I think the OB1i's would have done well under a different set up.
I am sure you already know this but make sure you audition at home.
Eddie :-)
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