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802D1 to 802D3? Worth it?
Thoughts? Is this worth doing? What will I gain?
System is Ayre AX-5 Twenty and QX-5 Twenty.
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You'll gain clarity and bass.
But you'll need juice!
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And better mid-range...
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Is it harder to drive than my 802D1?
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Any thoughts? Should I do it?
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Are you worried that the D4s could be just around the corner?
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When the D3 came out I was upset over the departure from the Nautilus 800 series looks. I thought the D2s refinements over the D1 made them one of the most beautiful speakers in the world.
I have owned several models in every 800 series since the Nautilus line. Now after owning D3s for the last 2+ years I don’t think I could go back. I enjoy the 805D3 and 800D3. I am sure the 802s are just as wonderful. Going 2nd hand makes the jump much easier to swallow if you desire. IMO it would be worth it.
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if you have the means, do it.
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Done.
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While i enjoyed the 802D2, the D3 IMHO is quite a bit better. You will not be disappointed, but you will need good electronics to get the most out of them...
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