Sellers Remorse...........

[jamie2112]

I sold my beloved B&W Matrix 804's today. I am rather sad and didn't think I could be attached to speakers but I find myself regretting the sale.....I am planning on spending about 5k on speakers and could use some suggestions. I KNOW I like Salk.HT-3 is kind of what I am looking for although I am listening to a pair of Wilson Watt puppies tomorrow and have been told they are stunning. I am looking forward to that. I now need to buy just to get over my loss...........

 

[CraigV]

Normally I would suggest going out & getting something new right away, but this is not a situation to rush. Instead of being remorseful, look at the experience of auditioning as an adventure all of its own. Hearing a lot of different speakers can be a very rewarding journey, and when you find the right one, you’ll know and appreciate taking the time to do it right.

 

[MidnightSensi]

CraigV gave some really really good advice there. Enjoy the process of looking for a new speaker, the journey.

I still have my original set of high fi speakers. They are collecting dust, but, I couldn't let them go.

 

[captiankirk28]

WOW-- Now that is a sad story, I feel bad for you! But i see that you are already on the road to recovery since you are going to listen to a pair of Wilsons Watts. But just dont ever forget about the B&W I hope you have some pics of them

 

[mike c]

i agree. i remember that i enjoyed myself more hunting for my speakers rather than actual possession. (the purchase and unboxing was the climax)

you should prolong the speaker hunt as long as you can

 

[bandphan]

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1249279970&/B-W-Bowers---Wilkins-802-Matrix-series-3

move up to R2D2 for 350 more than you got for yours plus shipping

or get wacky
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1249330361&/Levinson-Cello-Stradivari-Premier

 

[Rickster71]

Hi Jamie, I understand completely!
I get very attached to speakers too, probably why I never get rid of any.

One suggestion, give the Paradigm S-8’s a listen.
Enjoy the hunt!
Rick

 

[lsiberian]

I too know your pain. When I sold my Betas and my 705 I cried. It was so hard to part with my first seamless front sound stage and the receiver I had grown to love.

But I know once I get the DIY stuff done. It will have been worth it.

 

[Sheep]

Have you considered offering from the Pro-Audio area's? The Monitors I listened to yesterday blew we away for their size.

SheepStar

 

[Swerd]

jamie

Listen to some Vandersteens in that price range. Either the 3A signature or the 5. They're strange looking but sound great. Then order some Salks. I still think you should compare the HT2-TL and HT3 before you buy.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

I sold my beloved B&W Matrix 804's today. I am rather sad and didn't think I could be attached to speakers but I find myself regretting the sale.....I am planning on spending about 5k on speakers and could use some suggestions. I KNOW I like Salk.HT-3 is kind of what I am looking for although I am listening to a pair of Wilson Watt puppies tomorrow and have been told they are stunning. I am looking forward to that. I now need to buy just to get over my loss...........

I was wondering on why you were selling your speakers. Congrats...I hope!

I don't remember if you have a dedicated stereo room or not, but if I were spending that kind of coin on speakers I'd have a dedicated (treated) room to put them in.

Are you gonna use a sub in the new set up?

I wish I was in your position. This should be fun!

Good luck!

 

[speakerman39]

Oh man I feel for you buddy. I can certainly relate 100%! I really miss my Ascend 340's and my Paradigm Studio 20 v.3's. Still yet, I really regret selling my Pioneer 1015. Finally, there is the Hsu VTF-3 MK III that just blew me away. Oh well, we all live and learn. Hang in there Jamie, as this may lead to a better opportunity for you.



Cheers,

Phil

 

[jamie2112]

Thanks to all of you. I am feelin better about the sale now and am looking forward to listening and buying another set. I am getting ready to go audition the Wilson's and I really want to hear the Salk HT-3 as well. I just found a set of 801D B&W's for $4800 so I am going to listen to them as well.....I am at the start of what I hope to be is a fun and rewarding journey.....glad you all are along for the ride...

 

[jostenmeat]

I just found a set of 801D B&W's for $4800 so I am going to listen to them as well.....I am at the start of what I hope to be is a fun and rewarding journey.....glad you all are along for the ride...

UHHHH.... that is a steal, man. Can ya PM me how you found that?!

edit: sorry about the loss. I was very impressed with the 804s myself, and they were on my very short list for the price point candidates. I was pretty close to getting them actually... but I see you had the Matrix, never heard those.

 

[griffinconst]

I saw those in the for sale section. If I had the money I would have given those a very good home and maybe you could 've come to visit them once in a while.