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Decision Time: revel F32's or JMLabs Electra 926

Well I need to replace my Infinity Kappa 7's and have been waiting for the Revel Perfomas all new F32. I was set to go on the Electra 926 or 936. Has anyone seen or heard both. My dilemma: The F32's are gorgeous, have an outstanding bass delivery (I mean deep and controlled) the tweeter seems a little too crisp not in your face but at times piercing. Note these may not be fully broke in yet.
The Electras are not as attractive but have a great detailed tweeter but the bass seems boomy at times, The sound stage on the Revels is outstanding, the Electras is good but not as. Would like some opinions form anyone that has heard both.
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thom_y
195 posts
 
What's the problem, sounds like you made up your own mind as you obviously prefer the Revels. Sometimes I think it is dangerous to audition too many speakers. Like you, I was set to go with the 936's ... then I heard the JMlab Alto Be's ... Now I want to A/B the Alto and 936, cause I am not sure I can justify the 4x cost ... Perhaps the limited edition 937 may buy me a bigger slice of the Alto Be.
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theo OP
2,684 posts
 
Well Thom you are right I spent friday afternoon and sat morn listening one last time to the Vienna Acoustics Beethovens (the speaker I would have bought last year but job slowdown made me save my money)The Electras still boomy and saturday I plopped down the plastic on the Revels. I would encourage you to give them a listen.
adamsj001
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See AVS Forum, looks like the Electras are about to be reduced in price (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=388339). Have you actually _heard_ the F32? I have found one dealer in Berkeley CA who has _just_ received a pair (4/10/04) but that's too far for me to drive with work being so busy.
adamsj001
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Sorry, didn't read carefully enough. You have heard the F32s already. Where are you located (what major area)? I'm jealous that you've been able to hear them :-). I've heard the 926 and didn't think it was at all boomy in the bass. Sounds like room positioning and setup have a pretty major effect on perception of bass performance.
dp37
43 posts
 
my vote, f32's

no comparison
i have had the opportunity to a/b f30's and 926's
i purchased the f30's without a second thought
i think the jm's do better as you go higher up the line
the bass is more present, tight and dynamic
why not go for used f30's? amazing speakers!
read the reviews- and on the used market here on audiogon you could get a great price!
just my thoughts
good luck
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