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Not fully, but it's probably partly responsible. On the new D3 model the saddle between 2 and 3kHz is largely filled in, mostly because there's no longer the broad peak around 600Hz or the spike at 3.6kHz. Because the presence region energy is no longer as attenuated, the sense of focus will be improved. |
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If one experience the 802D3's bass is tight, you might see the 802D2 delivers more. Please don't tell me 802D3 just got everything better, regardless the measurement that shows the fact that it is not entirely true. |
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But hearing them will tell you more. I heard them side by side. The D3s are better. Everybody at the show found the same.
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The new D3 series appears to have an over-damped alignment which is more likely to produce a flatter response in a domestic environment, which is sensible. |
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+ 1 I heard side by side, I own 802D2. Hands down, 802D3 all day, every day. |
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Ultimately, I agree that bass response is largely dependent on the room and placement. There is no doubt, however, that the new d3's have taughter bass, and subjectively this could be perceived as less. On the other hand, I have been so far VERY impressed by the 802's handling of very low frequency information. I haven't tried organ pedal sounds yet, but timpani sounds AMAZING compared to my 803d2's (I know it's not apples to apples though). I have no complaints with bass definition nor weight so far (15+ hours on the new speakers). I do have a DB-1 though, just in case . |
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Thanks for this, the 802D2 response looks very similar to what Stereophile reported for the 802D Glad to see B&W fixed the uneven response in the 3.5khz and 10khz range. I always thought mine sounded a bit "screamy" in the midrange - but I always thought it was my room. It's amazing how many studio's used the 802's for mixing with these peaks. Interestingly - the Hi Fi lab wasn't as smooth with the new D3
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