Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion Meridian - Systems Impressions of the 861v8

Yes. If I had not already had my 818s and the 861 at the time of the reference upgrades I would have gone for the 861v8. Since I had them I decided to upgrade the 861 but not add the ID41 since I already had the 818v2 running into it and didn't need another zone. I can't A/B test 818v2+861v8 vs 818v8 since I didn't get the ID41 in the 861 but I have a feeling I would not be able to hear the difference. Not that there might not be a difference but I'm not sure my ears are that keen to tell.

On a side note, I have to say that running the 818v2 into the 8000s in my living room is real sweet and absolutely no fuss. One box, two cables and two speakers and I could listen to my collection all day long. The boss lady still doesn't like the size of the 8000s but... what is a poor boy to do? Size matters when it comes to speakers.