X2 BUT .... cost isnt everything and there are systems out there that would compare for much less although not bearing the B&W logo. Not taking anything away from Freds beautiful system. I too if had that kind of money would have B&W in atleast one of my many rooms
Oh no there aren't! Those speakers are excellent, and among less than a handful that can compare. The current US MRSP is $23,000 per pair, for the 800Ds. I was listening to my friends pair in St. Paul Minnesota yesterday. When we auditioned speakers, we felt the 800D was the better speaker. Honestly with speakers like those, the other 5 channels add very little. Two excellent speakers beat 7 mediocre speakers any day.
I put in a 7.1 system, because I had the speakers and amps, but really the other channels are a marginal addition compared to the front two, at least that is what I find. Good speakers like that produce an impressive 3D sound stage. My friend is very content with his two channels. His amplification, DVD/SACD and FM tuner are all McIntosh.
So I know exactly the level of performance you have. Enjoy, and thanks for the pictures. If I did not roll my own, the 800Ds would be my choice.
