POLK RTi 10s Uprade to B&W's ?

FLYBOY9
FLYBOY9 Posts: 4
edited April 2009 in Speakers
Hi Guys,
Im new to the site, but i would like your thoughts on upgrading to B&W,
I currently have a B&K REF 70, with a B&K 200.7 AMP, and have a second AMP on the way (for future Bi-Amping), i was looking at replacing my RTi 10's with
B&W 803's for the fronts.
Any & all thoughts appreciated
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2009
    Have you heard the B&W's yet?

    IMO, they're not for everyone. You can usually do better for that kind of money.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • FLYBOY9
    FLYBOY9 Posts: 4
    edited April 2009
    I have actually, had opportunity to listen to the full line of B&W's 800 series, and some of the 700's, the 803's were, dynamic & transparent, & the bass was tight, clean & quick, with good quality,midrange had good coloration, and vocals sounded pure, open, & independent.
    you sound knowledgeable, can you please suggest the "better" for that money?

    Thanks in advance
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2009
    In that price range, I'd check out Focal/JM Labs.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2009
    Face wrote: »
    In that price range, I'd check out Focal/JM Labs.

    I have to completely agree here. I heard some of the Focal Utopia series more than once...and that's where I would go for music, especially...if I had the cash.....incredible in their price range!

    cnh
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  • FLYBOY9
    FLYBOY9 Posts: 4
    edited April 2009
    Thanks guys,
    I have listened to Focals before, but its been quite a while,i will definitely have to give them a listen again.
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited April 2009
    Will you have an opportunity to listen to the 800 series with your B&K setup? I personally like the sound of the 800 series, but it can be a bit "bright" for some people.

    Depending on the dealers in your area, you have several options available at the same level.

    Although I like the sound of the 800's, there are other speakers at the same price points. Focal, Dali, Elac, Vienna Acoustics, Sonus Faber all offer speakers within that range, and each provide a unique sound that might compliment your current electronics.
    Tschüss
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2009
    I personally dislike B&W's with a passion. I have never heard one that didn't give me a headache due to the metal tweeters.

    Take a listen to Dynaudio's Focus series. I loved their 220 floorstanders.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,274
    edited April 2009
    cfrizz wrote: »
    I personally dislike B&W's with a passion.
    Same hear Cathy. They are not a musical speaker IMO and I have heard many, including those hooked up to tube amps that would take 4 grown men to lift in an acoustically well done room. Just not my cup of tea at all.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited April 2009
    All above speakers bring magic. I personally have a love hate relationship with B&W. At times they are the best speakers on the market, then fall on there face. Tuff speaker to get right.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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