B&W 802 D3 as never heard before! [4K]

[@virnasanzone]

For those who have been asking, this track is from my self-titled CD. Thank you to all who have contacted me about ordering it. The CD is available as a hard copy only and can be ordered from my website. I am glad the recording is being appreciated by such fine ears!!

[@hitz645]

WOW what made you comment here?

[@artfartzy]

@@hitz645 She must be an audiophile ;)

[@artfartzy]

No chance that it will come out on streaming like Tidal?

[@Lifestyleonproject]

Hi, would there be anyway to buy on-line from your web site and download it after? I live in Montréal, Canada, will take decades to get it from Australia.

[@crissignori7482]

@@Lifestyleonproject I ordered mine from the website. I'll do my best to let you know how long it takes to arrive just outside of Toronto.

[@Irfanrajput-cmdr]

I never heard such a fine sound ever on you tube.

[@Bill-ck3lo]

Sitting in that chair, listening, watching, then absorbing with your eyes closed...feeling the string plucks, detail reverberating through your soul, you think, I have now made it! Simply amazing set-up and room!

[@techno_magnus]

You just perfectly described being a Audiophile

[@toddwillard8927]

@@techno_magnus It can’t sound any better than what you are listening to it on. You people are all crazy

[@techno_magnus]

@@toddwillard8927 Audiophiles are a good kind of crazy. Wait, how do you know what I am listening on?

[@toddwillard8927]

@@techno_magnus I get the good kind of crazy. And I’ve been bitten by the bug myself. But what I’m saying is that if you listen to a million dollar system over KZbin on your $5k system , you’re not getting the million dollar experience like many of the people who comment after watching these esoteric stereos on KZbin.

[@beornthebear.8220]

These sound really good. The bass is deep, and the click of the drumstick is clear and sharp.

[@gregorymvubu2004]

I thought there's a sub

[@Yeastextract]

Wow that’s all I could ever want

[@janoshaasz5219]

You hear the quality your system is capable of. (your PC + your amplifier + your speaker)

[@renzynasution1042]

i feel like i’m having a fine dining in the most expensive yet charming restaurant with my loved one and this song as the background music surrounds the restaurant environment.

[@7amboy7]

OMG !!!!! Best KZbin recording I’ve heard so far. This is how a over 100k should sound like. The synergy is just perfect in this song.

[@virnasanzone]

Thank you for your kind comment. This recording is from my album. If interested in purchasing it is available from my website.

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

Definitely not click-bait... You really found the perfect song to make your equipment selection shine Sound Sommelier! Thanks for this!

[@techno_magnus]

I don't have a high-end sound setup but it sounds amazing on mid-end Sansui's!

[@JihadPowell]

clean, warm, and crisp...Perfect

[@Rascallucci]

The MC901s are just incredible. Is not just the power, it is the unique combination of both tubes and solid state which gives it that best of both worlds sound. It makes the 802s sound better than I've heard them before.

[@Ayobahnes]

I didn't know my headphones sound so great until I listened to this, I'm gonna use them in my car just to be mesmerized by this sound....

[@borisbek7655]

sounds insane. can hear how it sounds in the room. crazy.

[@mradi5854]

Sublime! I can’t get enough of this! Bravo for the wonderful recording!

[@virnasanzone]

Hi there, thank you for your kind comment. This recording is from my self-titled album. If interested in purchasing it is available as a hard copy from my website.

[@mgedon2024]

You would think the artist, when recorded this song, had this system in mind. Whoever says money doesn't buy you happiness, surely hasn't listened to a system like this. Just pure joy. Thank you for uploading this video.

[@speedxtreem]

happiness is inside you, money brings it to life :)

[@balazsspisak6125]

What is the value of a system like this?

[@mladenzivkovic882]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJeaYWeJrJ6Jjrc

[@ponchogranados]

@@balazsspisak6125 I have seen on google that they are around 20,000 to 30,000 dollars

[@RioPutra_]

​@@ponchogranadosand one of the amps cost around 10-20k each :)

[@crazy_afghan]

Listening to these speakers is an indulgence, a decadent feast for your ears. It's like standing at the edge of a sonic cliff, with waves of perfect sound crashing around you, erasing the boundaries between reality and the musical fantasy it creates. Prepare to be humbled by the sheer majesty of what true audio excellence can be.

[@michaelsomluzarte]

what a wonderful sound to listen to, very linear, clean, just perfect ! 🇧🇷

[@degou3438]

Um brasileiro aqui! Que legal hahaha

[@vitorluismendesmarquezani9603]

Opa

[@VV-fe8mf]

I am listening to this using my old Dell laptop through JBL pebbles speakers. It sounds better than anything I have ever heard before. I am sold

[@BC-ni3sk]

Bowers and Wilkins makes fabulous speakers!

[@crissignori7482]

That sound just blew my socks off.

[@adamus000]

Perfect sound.

[@hughmartin5186]

Probably the sweetest sounds I've ever heard come from a pair of speakers Could listen for hours turn it up

[@virnasanzone]

Thank you for your kind comment. This is from my self-titled CD - if interested in purchasing, it is available from my website.

[@upsetstummy9854]

Swear I’ve watched this video 100 times and it never gets old. 802s literally ruin your life with how insane they sound. Got the chance to hear them in a demo room once and it literally ruined my life. Hope that one day I’ll be able to afford a costly setup such as this one!

[@好好先生-e]

Work hard and you will get what you want. These are small things

[@Mahadevswamyn]

Amen

[@СергейК-з7о]

They are sound not better than Monitor Audio Platinum 500. I heard B&W, their bass has still shitty resolution

[@totizedger]

Listening to this while wearing good quality headphones is just amazing, the vocals come through with amazing clarity :)

[@СергейСергей-л6ц6д]

Спасибо за обзор безумно рад за людей у которых есть возможность послушать вживую

[@SoCalFreelance]

The sound is crisp and detailed even with the smooth fade out at the end which is very satisfying.

[@Colosphonium]

lol///....dude the sound is trough youtuve algorythm..... at 320kps.. max.. maybe less then a mp3...

[@marcusaurelius2988]

@@Colosphonium word!

[@DrDryce]

@@Colosphonium KZbin sound reaches max 160kbps

[@BabuBabu-wl2cf]

So sweet

[@isaachunt5799]

way too bright and screechy sounding. no way i could live with that

[@davidrivera2165]

Sound Sommelier demonstrating his brilliance by matching B&W's with Mcs 901 and the perfect song. Detail and warmth, heavenly. Great gear delivering the best sound out of great music. By the way my man (Sound Sommelier) loves Soulful R&B. Yeah, this is an awesome channel.

[@lennyboudreau1192]

What song is this

[@luisarmando1100]

@@lennyboudreau1192 Virna Sanzone - surely

[@labalo5]

B&W analytical? Yah right. Just beautiful sounding. Thanks double S!

[@johnlindsay3820]

Valves and B&W - underrated combination - superb

[@edbrumbaugh9202]

Wow, blown away! Beautiful voice to showcase on great gear!! Thanks for sharing.

[@kotokoto9472]

Without any comment it is more than perfect. Sound Sommelier it's perfect.

[@scruffy3121]

this video is proof that you can tell quality sound through youtube recordings. It even sounds amazing although coming through youtube.

[@techno_magnus]

I agree this is great sounding in general, let alone for KZbin..

[@clissonplage]

@@techno_magnus I don't know what stuff you have to record such a sound, but thank you for all your efforts

[@Justwantahover]

And it means your speakers would have to be good as well. I build speakers and a lot of KZbin demo's sound amazing on my made speakers. I also got some B&W 706s too. My KZbin demos of my made speakers sound great on my B&Ws. Don't play KZbin demo's of the same speakers. Lacks impact.

[@techno_magnus]

@@Justwantahover hmm. Interesting. I'm listening on some old Sansui sp200's

[@TheDistrict644]

Absolutely you can. In order to really hear what the speakers sound like, I've found it best to close in on the drivers.

[@guidobandido8182]

I have a set of the "entry level" floor standing. BW are incredible sounding speakers.

[@keepcool1st]

Thanks!

[@jeffpickett9730]

This sound is unlike anything I've ever heard in my life along with the amazing vocals of Virna Sanzone I am speechless. Just WOW!

[@virnasanzone]

Thanks very much for your kind comment - I'm glad you are enjoying my music. This track is from my CD which is available from my website.

[@russellparker4568]

Holy shit thats out of this world, vocals, band, that hifi 🤩 lucky boy

[@williamsmith9194]

Extremely good. I could definitely hear the quality sound. What was that. Im impressed.

[@murcielago188]

That B&W tweeter is hard to beat. I can hear those cymbals like I was next to the drum set!

[@necrodh]

you need to hear ribbons

[@murcielago188]

@@necrodh I have and I still prefer the dome tweeters IMHO.

[@danashay]

Simply spectacular. Delightful. Thank you.

[@BlockGod_1832]

i need this in my life

[@darranschnepf8076]

Absolutely beautiful song and a dream system also,sounds absolutely amazing through my galaxy live buds,I can only imagine how sweet that sounds in the flesh 🥰

[@virnasanzone]

I'm glad you are enjoying the recording. It is taken from my self-titled CD. If interested in purchasing the full- length album, it is available from my website.

[@richardbertoso398]

Such great tonality

[@kgtaillon27]

The room looks and sounds amazing!

[@tomy2988]

Wow, great sound.

[@hugoleonardosilvabuenobuen3003]

The best recording off all time. Great, great sound. Congratulations!!!

[@virnasanzone]

Hi there, thank you for your kind comment. This track is "Surely" written by Carole King, sung by me on my self-titled CD. If interested in purchasing the CD, it is available here: virnasanzone.com/purchase.htm

[@spectrumsatilink689]

Virna Canzone - Surely

[@murcielago188]

Sounds fantastic, even that I am not the greatest fan of B&W or McIntosh but this is sweet!

[@ruheul]

Absolutely fabulous! 👌🎼

[@cayoharksen]

***UUUAAAUUU!!🎼🎵🎶MARAVILHA***

[@azismail8192]

Tried to Shazam the song multiple times and then came to the comments section to realise...such beautiful vocals!! Lovely setup!

[@virnasanzone]

Hi there and thank you for you kind comment. This track is from my self-titled CD which, if interested in purchasing, is available as a hard copy from my website.

[@googoo-gjoob]

@@brichardson5941 , smh

[@silverback8183]

I honestly believe this is the best sounding set up I've ever heard. Couldn't imagine how good this sounds in person!

[@jamesnelson8549]

Incredible entire system is just magic! Her voice is stunning

[@virnasanzone]

Thank you for your kind comment. This track is from my CD which is available from my website if interested in purchasing.

[@oohtob6685]

Wow.. id marry that system.. And Virna of course. Lol

[@eddiebaby22]

Sound absolutely amazing

[@jokerzwild106]

Wow, made my speakers sound like B&W 802 D3's.

[@errolcuffe3856]

I would hope the 800 D3 sound even better.

[@Grosses_M_1980]

It's an Amazing Setup. The Sound and this Song are great. Bowers and Wilkins and McIntosh is a great Compilation.👌🏻

[@gsmd770]

As always! Amazing!!!

[@thamsanqamajozi2751]

Oh my god on my kef these are the harmonest i've ever head on youtube wow amazing...magnificent

[@brandonburr4900]

This system just sounded so much better than the Wilson Sabrina x system you guys posted. It's that combo of the audio research 9 day and new Mac 901 mono feeding the tube to the mids and highs and solid state to woofers. Best of both worlds. Doing that in a good size room as well. One could mistakenly think the sound was coming from the bigger speakers near the b&w! A lovely terrific angelic voice to show this system off! Well done! Glad to see her in the comments getting praise and selling cds who said the CD format was dead?😀

[@wilfredolopez8600]

Simply amazing sound beautiful.

[@karimalsharif2754]

Besides that the system is phenomenal, this Track is AWESOME!!!!!

[@virnasanzone]

Thank you for your kind comment. This track is "Surely" written by Carole King, sung by me on my self-titled CD. If interested in purchasing the CD, it is available here: virnasanzone.com/purchase.htm

[@panglimabuburhitam5934]

Quality sounds from quality speakers plus a lovely song from a lovely singer Virna...thumbs up 👍

[@virnasanzone]

Thank you for your kind comment. If interested in purchasing the CD, it is available from my website.

[@zaeraharjo5107]

the sound produced is very good

[@bphilbac]

Beautiful sound and setup.

[@RARIAS62]

Exquisite & pride combination....it's amazing thanks for share.👍

[@fredsanke4070]

Splendid set up....so pleasing to the ears....

[@mark-d9k9b]

I am listening to music on closed over-ear headphones at home and what's always missing is the spacious element of the music. But that's solved by these excellent recordings of you. Best of both worlds and very nice to get an impression of what top of the line audio equipment sounds like. Very interesting indeed! Thank you.

[@BlassDash]

This is the heaven, omg is really amazing a perfect definition of the best high sound quality 🤜🤛

[@elycarasso819]

respect comes with the machine🙏

[@carlosjvega6681]

¡ Quien tuviera algo así para escuchar la más hermosa melodía ! { Regalen esa Bendición }

[@jstoli996c4s]

Candy for the eyes and ears 😍

[@sjowners]

Love how the mood ligniting matches the McIntosh blue dials.

[@Anth4044]

DAMMMMM 👍🎶🎶🎶💪💪💪 Beautiful sound

[@Mulknwan]

Absolutely beautiful, best sound ever.👍🏻

[@mich6425]

Incredible sound, just wow!

[@agrik1382]

My system costs less than the speaker cable in this system and sounds great!

[@sskkoibelgium159]

you are right... no need all this money to have equal quality... (in sound quality) of course here it's amazing product... but sound quality is not $$$ it's just subjective

[@David-bb7mt]

Yeah I'm still not sure what I think about the high end HiFi community. Seems like a another hobby for people with too much money. Like $200k watches

[@andreika6681]

@@David-bb7mt it's just that, cuz they can... otherwise just sit on a subwoofer with a decent headset, you'll get just the same body vibrations and perfect sound in your years, $50-100 setup :-P

[@danashay]

Well that was just perfect. Mercy. Really very nice. Thanks so much for sharing. 😎

[@chardansantosraydansilva6720]

Muito top esse sistema de som .tem uma qualidade excepcional top

[@subrotobose285]

Heavenly voice! Thank you for uploading. 👌🏻🙏

[@virnasanzone]

Thank you for your kind comment. This track is from my CD which is available from my website if interested in purchasing.

[@freekwo7772]

I thought that the title was overstatment, but I relized that was understatment. Those MC901 are obviousley unique pair of PA that effortlessy squeze the music out of the hi-end speakers instead of sound that imitates the music. And in such a huge room... Congratulations for the effort and the idea and courage. Not many dealers would do this...

[@edwarddejong8025]

There used to a stereo store in San Rafael that carried the 801's fantastic speakers. Take a fair amount of power, but have real punch. A very simple, massive system. They weight several hundred pounds each.

[@peterotremba8980]

I love big speakers but ironically I have a very small room. I am actually using my bedroom for the audio system.

[@ernstoud]

Yes, they sound great on my iPad. That is extremely good news since I now don’t have to spend so much money.

[@countdebleauchamp]

😂

[@gregorymarcov3606]

amazing never i hear my sistem sound so clear

[@peterc3143]

Absolutely gorgeous sound

[@andru2625]

Amazing sound!

[@BabayBabaev]

Perfect! ❤️

[@BudiBudi-b6w]

Damn so clear , detail , not bright ..,prefect combo

[@subbot8077]

oooooh yeah, I was hoping for another 802 D3 vid. thanks for the content! any chance of seeing the KEF Blades on here?

[@JeanKatana]

+ PS Audio Power clean up. Awesome setup! I'd love to hear these combined McIntosh Amps by my self one day. Great thing, tubes for mid/high and solid state for bass. Thanks for the video!

[@uztrewas]

For all who are searching the singer of that song - its: Virna Sanzone - Surely

[@mysock351C]

Thanks!

[@MaximusTiberius_]

Thanks bro! Shazam failed to recognize it.

[@virnasanzone]

That is correct - this track is "Surely" written by Carole King, sung by me on my self-titled CD. The CD is available here www.virnasanzone.com/purchase.htm as a hard copy only. It is not on any streaming sites at present.

[@유재형-e7c]

VERY GOOD 발란스가 잘잡히고 듣기좋은 아름다운 소리를 들려주는 세팅입니다.

[@eduardoaguad4694]

Sublime!!!

[@matthewwalker9266]

These speakers are some of the nicest sounding speakers up here. They remind me of The Presonus Sceptre's. Very clean and upfront.

[@David-kf5gk]

Smooth as silk ❤️💯💯💯💯💯.

[@LukaszGolabek-u1b]

Omg what a lovely sound 👌🔥🎶🎶🎶🔥

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

HiFi heaven on earth

[@jorgellert9677]

Tolles Studio. Wie meist aber viel zu viel mitschwingende Flächen der anderen Lautsprecher im gleichen Raum. Daher natürlich auch der tiefe Bass. Liegt auch am Mikrofon mit dem dieses Video gedreht wurde. Man hört sehr schön die Änderung der Klangfarben beim annähern und sich wieder entfernen von den einzelnen Chassis. Ich hab es mir in HD auf die Anlage gestreamt und über die C275 und A65 und den DP67 als Digital-Wandler von Accuphase und den B&W 802 d angehört. Natürlich war ich nicht live vor Ort. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Jörg

[@thechosenone82517]

i would love to hear some Gavin Harrison drumming on that setup. Porcupine Tree or pineapple thief. no one had a better sounding drumkit than gavin

[@amantupar888]

Oh wow! Amazing sounds reproduction!

[@michaelaurynfranz7784]

Original track is "Surely" from the Carole King album "Music", 1971.

[@virnasanzone]

Yes that is correct. This version is from my self-titled album which is available from my website.

[@albert4321234]

Thanks for the info. I was confused when I listened to Carole King’s version and was not the same. I was wondering why since I have the similar speakers and amp. I just ordered the CD from your website and looking forward to listening to it.

[@josephevans3022]

Sound sommelier, style and class! What is this tune and who is this beautifully voiced singer coming through, being well represented, naturally balanced through and through by these 802's??

[@virnasanzone]

Hi Joseph, this track is "Surely" written by Carole King, sung by me on my self-titled CD. Thank you for your kind comment. If interested in purchasing the CD, it is available here www.virnasanzone.com/purchase.htm

[@SoundSommelier]

Hello Virna, thanks a lot. If you post same comment on the video I will put it in the foreground, so anyone interested could order your amazing cd

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

I dont have my headphones with me now but this got me licking my phone's speaker.

[@OscarSanchez-tk3hx]

My dream system thanks for the review