# B&W 802 D4 vs KEF Blade **URL:** \ **Category:** Loudspeakers\ **Created:** [July 29, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/b-w-802-d4-vs-kef-blade/38274 "2024-07-29T19:30:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![danofesherintheuk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3d9bf3/32.png) [@danofesherintheuk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/danofesherintheuk)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2024, 6:54am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/b-w-802-d4-vs-kef-blade/38274/21 "2024-08-04T06:54:41Z")
I’m interested as to the size of room that people have heard 802Ds in to consider them too trebly. A neighbour of mine with a small room of about 15’ by 14’ has horrifically powerful bass. ---
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2024, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/b-w-802-d4-vs-kef-blade/38274/22 "2024-08-04T07:07:36Z")
An almost square room would have those characteristics from bass nodes alone and would measure horribly. ---
**Author:** ![Pcomeau01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@Pcomeau01](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Pcomeau01)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/b-w-802-d4-vs-kef-blade/38274/23 "2024-08-24T19:45:08Z")
On the topic of best speakers for you, my experience is that first impressions really count. If the 802s seem very detailed in the upper end, think about if that will be fatiguing in a long listening session (at both high and low volume). Also look for what is best for the type of music you listen to most. I got rid of my B&Ws for those reasons after listening to many speaker brands, listening to mostly classical chamber/orchestra and vocal jazz. The new KEF Blade METAs image extremely well and wide (3D) beyond the speakers, lots of fast bass, and are very engaging musically. It is difficult to end a listening session they are so good! They were expensive but are likely end-game for me. Loving the KEF sound paired with Classe amps. Good luck in your audio journey. ---
**Author:** ![Elk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/elk/32/1240_2.png) [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/b-w-802-d4-vs-kef-blade/38274/24 "2024-08-24T20:27:02Z")
Welcome! ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/b-w-802-d4-vs-kef-blade/38274/25 "2024-08-31T00:57:05Z")
Does anyone think that the 1st generation of 802D’s were actually the best of the diamond series? ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/b-w-802-d4-vs-kef-blade/38274/26 "2024-11-17T01:41:44Z")
anyone? ---
**Author:** ![Elk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/elk/32/1240_2.png) [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2024, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/b-w-802-d4-vs-kef-blade/38274/27 "2024-11-17T02:01:31Z")
Apparently not. ---
**Author:** ![adifferentpaul](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/adifferentpaul/32/282181_2.png) [@adifferentpaul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/adifferentpaul)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/b-w-802-d4-vs-kef-blade/38274/28 "2024-11-18T03:55:55Z")
Or just get a pair of the FR20’s 😀 ---
**Author:** ![sunshdw](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/sunshdw/32/262116_2.png) [@sunshdw](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/sunshdw)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/b-w-802-d4-vs-kef-blade/38274/29 "2024-11-22T17:08:56Z")
No I don’t, the D2 easily bested the D1 series in all aspects in my opinion. [Previous page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/b-w-802-d4-vs-kef-blade/38274.md?page=1)