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For comparison purposes, we twice rolled the B&W N801`s back in (and Meridians back out. Replaying the same tracks immediately highlighted the discrepancies in the performance between the Krell / B&W combination and the D8k`s.

A direct comparison leaving the speakers in the room might have been even better. Although some people argue about single speaker demonstrations (often those without untreated rooms), it is of higher importance to have a gap as short as possible between the forth and back switching. Then you also notice much easier how with many poor speakers the sound stage will collapse or will defuse to giant soundstages. Some people even argue that doing stuff like rolling heavy speaker will cause higher blood pressure on the ear and prevent any relaxing valid comparisons.

However, I envy you that you at least got that shot you got on these speakers, well on the 8Ks to be honest [Linked Image from softronix.com].



[This message has been edited by Andreas (edited 11-27-2001).]

Cheers, Andreas
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