I bought a new amplifier for my B&W XT4 replace the NAD Visio Five. This is the Wadia Intuition 01. The Wadia can deliver 350 watt each channel. The result is incredible good, I never expected this result, the speaker is totally in control and give a very clean sound. What a great speaker B&W

Use a vey good stable amplifier

Tried them in a well sorted hifi store. were connected to higher marantz components and audioquest cables. didn't convince me at all, sounding small and not very competent in terms of soundstage. very nice look though. but for the quite high price, there's not enough to name really good.

I bought the pair for $1700 which is fair price according to retail price....
For the music....
They are small compared to most floorstanding speakers BUT they sound BIG and WIDE!!!!
I was running with yamaha rx-v663 receiver, and it was really fine sounding.....after i added Rotel RMB-1075, it really sounds sweet..... yes...sweet is the best word i can choose...
Does not gives ultimate low frequency, but it gives clean bass, and acurate high frequency.....the best part is mid range.... warm but sharp.....
For the movie...
It's paired with XTC, and watching a movie is a real joy....
Absolute clean sound track....movie suddenly widely opens when music kicks in....
Design is stunning...not childish but cool......fits perfectly in modern decor....
Have no regret whatsoever.....