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Are Revel and Paradigm Stuck?

My question is not pejorative. Actually, it may be complimentary.

Not sure how long the Revel Ultima Salon 2 or the Paradigm Signature 8 (v3) has been on the market. Maybe over 6 years??? But that is what begs the question.

About a year or so ago, I thought I read somewhere that Revel is working on a Salon 3, but I haven't heard or read much since. Similarly, the Paradigm S8 (versions 2 and 3) have been around for an even longer time, maybe since the mid-2000s.

So the question is ... how come? I would have thought Revel and Paradigm, like many high-end companies, would be rushing new models out every other year or so.

Looking forward to reading some insightful posts.

Cheers,

BIF
bifwynne

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timpani
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From a tech stand-point, a stiffer cabinet might fix the slightly muddled bass (Salon 2), and they're not the most sensitive speakers going around.

Aesthetically they're not everyone's cup of tea either, so a cosmetic upgrade might be worthwhile.

However, I agree, they are pretty close to the perfect (ideal) speaker.  

I don't own Salon's myself but I've heard them a many occasions and never failed to be impressed. Apart from low end slam I' rathe them higher than my B&W800 Diamonds 

   
timpani
40 posts
 
Hi Bimmer8 

Yes, still have the Renaissance 90's too. Great speakers. 

The 800 Diamonds are a very different beast but I do like them a lot so they're my main speakers atm.  

My ultimate plan is to have the Infinity's working again in a second room / system.  


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