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Old 04-20-2017, 06:50 AM
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For a room size of 8 m long x 5 m wide and about 2.8 m high, would 802D3 be more appropriate than a 803D3? Does it need a sub then?

Can it get away with a 803D3 with a sub?

I listen to it about 3 - 4 m away from the speakers and it is solid timber flooring with a rug in front of the speakers. Speakers are quite spaced out from the side walls.

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Old 04-20-2017, 06:58 AM
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For pure music?
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yup. all sorts including jazz, vocals, pop, classical instruments and orchestra, R&B (bass).
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802d3 would give you more control of the overall sound and should work fine in your room.
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802d3 would give you more control of the overall sound and should work fine in your room.
Do you think a sub will be needed then?

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What is your budget?

I'd rather have a used pair of B&W 800's perhaps a d2 in your space.

I've always felt the 802's probably need a good sub, but in a small space the 800's can more easily stand alone.

You see examples of the 800's in even smaller spaces in a studio setting doing a fine job.
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What is your budget?

I'd rather have a used pair of B&W 800's perhaps a d2 in your space.

I've always felt the 802's probably need a good sub, but in a small space the 800's can more easily stand alone.

You see examples of the 800's in even smaller spaces in a studio setting doing a fine job.
whoa..802d3s will be really stretching it already.

I wonder how much 800d2s will be 2nd hand. Also, the size..wifey probably will object. Is it better sounding than the 802d3s?

Good suggestion though. Food for thought.
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It's all subjective. You should try and give them both a listen.

Most high end shops will have them both (and may even have demo d2s on hand).

Also, most retail listening rooms I have been to are small spaces.

I my opinion the 800's enter the territory of "good enough".

Like they say in automotive: "there's no replacement for displacement".
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It's all subjective. You should try and give them both a listen.

Most high end shops will have them both (and may even have demo d2s on hand).

Also, most retail listening rooms I have been to are small spaces.

I my opinion the 800's enter the territory of "good enough".

Like they say in automotive: "there's no replacement for displacement".
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Do you think a sub will be needed then?



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it depends on speaker placement, you can add a sub later if you are not happy.

the d3 series sounds different from the d2, i switched models, so be warned, the sound is different and if you listened to d3 series and you liked it, don't expect the same from the d2 series.
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