The reason why I asked you about the 802D is because I just went for an audition today at the local Hometheater Store. I wanted to listen to 800, but they said they don't stock them, they told me that I can listen to 802D which use the same tweeter.
Anyway, my impression about the 802D is, in terms of tonality, it's closer to Jim's HT3 among all the speakers I've listened to so far, however, it doesn't image quite as well, the bass is not as clean and refined, and overall it's not as transparent as the HT3.
The 802D was powered by Classe CA-M400 monoblocks, Classe CP-700 preamp, and a Denon SACD/DVD player..
This 802D setup is certainly better than the other system that I auditioned within the last two days: JM-Lab Focal 1027Be and Tannoy TD-12..
However,... I won't swap my $8k system with any of the above.
After listening to speakers up to $15k mark, I still cannot find one that can beat Jim's HT3...hmm.. maybe I should save my time and only audition speakers above $30k in the future...
Barry,
I had a chance to hear the 802D's in December. I am going to go hear them again at a different dealer. I feel the set up and the room acoustics did a great disservice to the speakers in December. I will wait till I get a chance to listen to them again to make any comments.
David