The B1 and 802di are at about the same price point. The G2 would have to be double the price of the 802.
Why would the B1 struggle, it's the more purist technology and design. I'm sure Mr Dickie could tell you at length why the 802di might not compete side by side. In regard to bass, physics is an important factor, but not the only one. Besides which, my 300 watt into 4 ohm amp was not really enough for my 804s, it was not going to get the best from 802di which are more demanding.
Of course everyone is after different things from a speaker. I have enjoyed the 802 in some setups (on Electrcompaniet Nemo mono blocks with over 700watts into a 4ohm load), but on occasions it has not impressed, and on one occasion it struggled to impress over 804s. Lots of factors at play there I suspect.
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