KellenerSpt
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Looking to change directions with my current system and I'm specifically looking for input on replacing my front channels. Currently I'm running 803N and while I like the B&W sound, I've heard and like the Panel sound also. I'm looking at the Prodigy, Odyssey or the reQuest. System will be located in an exceeding large family room, serving dual purpose for music and HT/TV. High SPL levels will not be required and music will consist of all genres, including Rolling Stones, Beatles etc. I looked at upgrading to the 802s, but the WAF on those is pretty low, partly due to the midrange "head." So my choice needs to be aesthetically pleasing, but with the ability to create a large, transparent sound-stage with detailed dynamics. I understand the limitations of panals, ie; little to no bass response, high amplification requirements, small sweet spot and have the proper solutions for those. Amplification will be either Classe CA-201 or Electrocompaniet AW250R, both of which effortlessly powered B&W 801s and 803s and bass with be taken care of with REL subs. Additionally, due to the large size of the room, I'm specifically only looking at the larger panels, the newer panels, while nice, would look silly in my room.
I'm hoping someone can provide some insight, with real world experiences, to the nature of the sound-stage and detail these speakers can create vs say the B&W sound.
Thanks.
I'm hoping someone can provide some insight, with real world experiences, to the nature of the sound-stage and detail these speakers can create vs say the B&W sound.
Thanks.
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