Regal salon 2 vs vandersteen 5a carbon

Listing your full system would help put suggestions into context. Having said that, I am very happy with Vandy 5A speakers with McIntosh. Check out my system page for details. I have not heard the 5A Carbons, but reviews are outstanding.  If they are better than my 5A speakers, that is saying something. Not familiar with the speakers you mention. Do you mean Revel?

All these views and nobody have any thoughts on one or the other?

I like the Vandersteen 5a. I wish I had a pair.

I have a pair of 5A's ...drive them with Ayre......wonderful.  I have the Kawazinga upgraded finish....gorgeous.   I had people in the house who are pro furniture makers and were very impressed with the perfection of the  construction of the speakers