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Thread: B&W Nautilus vs. KEF Reference |
    
New member Username: Anderson
Post Number: 1
Registered: 01-2004
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 12:40 am: |
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I am in the market for a pair of floor standing speakers ($3000-$5000 range). I have auditioned B&W Nautilus 803, Nautilus 804, and KEF Reference 203. I liked all of them, although they sounded different (B&W seemed warm, whereas KEF seemed detailed). I listen to jazz vocals and some classic rock. I plan to pair these speakers with B&K AVR507 receiver (haven't purchased yet).
Any suggestions on these speakers?
Also, what other speakers/brands should I consider?
Appreciate your help! |
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New member Username: Jonmoon
Post Number: 37
Registered: 12-2003
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 07:19 am: |
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You might think outside the box, as it were, and look at ELS speakers such as Martin Logan and Magnepan.
Here are a couple of sites where these speakers are discussed:
www.audioasylum.com/forums/MUG/bbs.html
www.martinloganowners.com/forum/
Good luck!
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New member Username: Johnnyness
Post Number: 29
Registered: 12-2003
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 11:34 am: |
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In that range, you should also consider the JM Labs speakers... the Electra series are incredible. |
New member Username: Edison
Post Number: 334
Registered: 12-2003
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| Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 05:49 am: |
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Might want to go with better receiver to mate with speakers of that quality. i would buy used at www.audiogon.com This way, you will end up with more quality, and when you want to upgrade, you don't lose a lot reselling them.
Most items of that level are well taken care of, and the audiogon is more reliable than ebay, although now then they do have disputes. |
New member Username: Anderson
Post Number: 2
Registered: 01-2004
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| Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 02:43 pm: |
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James Lee,
What are some of the "better receivers" to mate with B&W Nautilus 804? |
Silver Member Username: Edison
Post Number: 341
Registered: 12-2003
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 10:53 am: |
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If you are getting the system for music as well as movies, you might want to go with an upscale stereo receiver. It's harder to get quality sound out of surround receivers that do music well.
B&W are revealing speakers - will sound bad if there is a weak link in your system. Some speakers are more forgiving, these sound good with good components, and bad with others - choosing the components well is vital with these.
This will sound pretty good -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3076142679&category=3280
This will work for movies too - I find 2 good speakers to be enough - perhaps add a sub.
This setup will sound good with music.
If you don't mind used, you get more quality and better resell value - for when you want to upgrade in the future. Look in www.audiogon.com and www.videogon.com for used good deals. |
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