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Old 08-25-2015, 03:21 PM
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I have an opportunity to purchase the B&W 803d/804d. Both demo speakers. I currently have the B&W804S.
The difference in price Btween the 803/804 is $1300.00. The money is not the issue. I don't think it is allowed to post prices but based on what I have seen on Audiogon they are at respectable points. Not sure about the original boxes which I am somewhat disappointed.
The question is my room size. I have a dedicated room that is 13'wide, 22' long with 7' ceilings.
Advice is appreciated. Any thing else I should consider?


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Old 08-25-2015, 03:33 PM
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Get the 803s, huge difference. Also consider that there is a new 800 series coming out in september. So you could possibly get a substatial discount
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Sky...thank you!
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I have an opportunity to purchase the B&W 803d/804d. Both demo speakers. I currently have the B&W804S. The difference in price Btween the 803/804 is $1300.00. The money is not the issue. I don't think it is allowed to post prices but based on what I have seen on Audiogon they are at respectable points. Not sure about the original boxes which I am somewhat disappointed. The question is my room size. I have a dedicated room that is 13'wide, 22' long with 7' ceilings. Advice is appreciated. Any thing else I should consider? Thanks,Frank
Your room is large enough for the 803s. I have these in a room that is 13.7 x 21 x 7.5
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I would wait for the new 802. Even 803 is a bit small for your room.
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I would wait for the new 802. Even 803 is a bit small for your room.
Yeah but that's a big difference in price over what he's considering.
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I have the 804d's and I love them. I auditioned the 804's and 803's extensively before purchasing, and have used my 804's in different sized rooms in my house.

For your size room, the 803's are the better choice.
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Get the 803s, huge difference. Also consider that there is a new 800 series coming out in september. So you could possibly get a substatial discount
Good advice.
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Definitely the 803 over the 804. I've owned the 803d and its a wonderful speaker.
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