03-Jun-2014, 21:53
I heard the B&W 805Ds briefly today at my local dealer, driven by a 120.
I have to say I was surprised by just how good the SAM effect was. Wow! Every aspect of the LF performance was improved: extension, dynamics, detail. And the rest of the picture was much better defined too: cleaner and silkier mids, a bigger and clearer soundstage.
Turning SAM off made the whole experience flatter and duller.
I'm not a fan of B&W speakers, but the 805Ds really impressed me with SAM.
Matt
I have to say I was surprised by just how good the SAM effect was. Wow! Every aspect of the LF performance was improved: extension, dynamics, detail. And the rest of the picture was much better defined too: cleaner and silkier mids, a bigger and clearer soundstage.
Turning SAM off made the whole experience flatter and duller.
I'm not a fan of B&W speakers, but the 805Ds really impressed me with SAM.
Matt
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