Originally Posted by AudioAero
There is no comparison ( wallet/SWMBO permitting!!). If you hear the 8ks - they are near enough addictive. I have a 7200/5500HC SW1600 & the memory of the 8ks still pales my kit - well no brainer there!!:)....Surprisingly, they work well in rooms that would otherwise be deemed "too small".
Hi Will,
The obvious question I would ask - taking my other post above into consideration regarding the differences between 8000's & 7200's - is "why" do you think there's no comparison ?
In terms of something I've experience of, the difference between the B&W 802D & 800D is the bass - but nothing else - and in smaller rooms the 802D+sub is a far more flexible solution which at the end of the day can also sound better because it's just more appropriate & practical for the room volume : careful sub placement can be critical / beneficial. And of course more amp power would be useful with the bigger speakers - which is the same with the passives or actives.
I think the same applies with the DSP's, doesn't it (I could be wrong !) ?

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