BW 802D4 vs 802D3: Back to back audition

[doggiehowser]

I think that's trivialising the work that the engineers have done. Sure you could roll off the highs with a filter but that also introduces other effects.

What B&W have done with the longer Nautilus tube is to reduce the back reflection from the enclosure behind the tweeter. In some ways, I am reminded of what KEF did with the Meta. Its a subtle change which doesn't change the underlying character of the tweeter but reduces the effect of the back wave reflections.

[joey_v]

Originally Posted by ckt

The difference between D3 n D4 could b simply and addition of a 0.5 to 1ohm resistor to tweeter to tame brightness.

That’s completely not what I heard.

[Art Vandelay]

Originally Posted by ckt

The difference between D3 n D4 could b simply and addition of a 0.5 to 1ohm resistor to tweeter to tame brightness.

As with D2 and D3 models, there are no resistors in the signal path to the tweeter in the D4.

[Timobi]

Originally Posted by joey_v

Summary:

I’ll make it an easy comparison for some of you, the 802D3 sounds like great digital, the 802D4 sounds like great vinyl.

Unequivocally, for me, the 802D4 is best speaker I have experienced (for my preferences and biases) in a medium sized room.

Well I hope I love great digital as I have pair of 802D3s on the way!

[mike175gr]

I love my 802D3 speakers.... I think you will be very happy

[audiogear]

Joey, did you end up with 802D4s? Really enjoyed reading your write-up! Curious as to how they sound in your room vs showroom.