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View Poll Results: 800d or 802 diamond | |||
800d (previous generation, d1) | 19 | 29.23% | |
802 diamond (current generation, d2) | 46 | 70.77% | |
Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll |
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The 802D2 is not any harder to drive than the 804D2. This means for the same amount of input power the 804D2 and 802D2 will produce about the same level of sound pressure. But the 804D2 does present a slightly more difficult load to drive than the 802D2. This means the amplifier will need to supply more current during peak dissipation frequencies given the same amplitude (volume).
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I voted for previous gen 800D, that's what I did. Including the 6 hour drive each way... powered by K-03, C2300 and 501's.
These are both going to be used speakers once you get them, and both will be superseded at some point soon - the relative discount on the 800D's is significant. If you can find a minty pair, that's probably money well spent. I personaly don't like the look of the new 802's - the 800D plinth and scale just works for me aesthetically. And as mentioned previously, the new silvery driver trim is garish by comparison. They both sound fine, to me. In a large room, a perfect set of 800D's at the used price was a no brainer. Cheers! Matt Last edited by Matt Lan; 09-10-2013 at 07:14 PM. |
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Hallo Matt Lane,
the 800d "one - old serie?!?) is a great speaker but the 802di (actually version) sound very fine too. Quote:
I dont know how much is your room (in m2) but the 802di is enough for all "home room" and with "new silvery driver trim is garish" make for my persanol taste in design part a speaker with fashion! OT: I love B&W. my speaker for more 20years ow I can say that a Focal Utopia Scala can be a very surprise in place of the 802di. style |
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I have another question, how does a mint Nautilus 800 compare to 800d or 802 diamond? Is that too out of league?
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No, not out of league, more like a different team. The N800 loses some time coherence, is a little more chesty in the presence region but is a little less forward on the top end. Bass is about the same. A fine speaker that tips the scales a little to the warm side of neutral.
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Although people are reluctant to admit it, high styling (like that style ) is just as important as high performance. We see our speakers as furniture and far more often than we hear them. Looks matter and sometimes in a very big and very expensive way.
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Very true. I have never been an 801 fan so given the choice of a 802 or 801 for the same price, I'm talking previous generation diamonds obviously as the 801 is no longer produced, I would without hesitation take the 802's even knowing the 801's are better. There is no way I could live with the looks of the 801's in my room.
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Radiho, appreciate your post. I know it's tough getting some of these points across, but I understand! My room is approx 20' X 25'. We'll be in a larger space at some point soon and the 800's will do just fine!
You're right - they both sound good, and the the aesthetics are really a personal preference. But as posted by others above, they cannot be ignored. For cheap HT boxes, sure, but not front and center in a well designed living space. Cheers! Matt Quote:
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I am sure that I won't go wrong with both speakers.
Aesthetics are a personal preference. Which one sounds better? At end, it might be a personal preference as well. Quote:
1. I can purchase a brand new pair of 802D2 from a local dealer any time I want. However, a used pair of 800D1 in mint condition is not so easy to find. 2. Big saving on the used 800D1 compare to the new price at the time. It's like buying a used BMW 7 series or Mercedes-Benz S Class. A better buy.
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804 diamond speakers, Mc452 amp & C2300 pre, Oppo BDP-105, Clearaudio Concept MC Last edited by Black Tang; 09-12-2013 at 10:32 PM. |
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