I have the F208 as well as the C208 for my center channel. They do sound best with a good bit of power, I am bi-amping them with a Denon X6700H which has worked well for me and helps bring out a warm sound from them. I have enjoyed the Revels with a wide range of music from rock to jazz to classical and many things in between. They also excel at movies, especially when paired with a great sub, in my case a SVS SB-3000. I highly recommend them, especially for speakers in their price range.
Revel F208 - worth a try?
Is anyone going to talk me out of buying a pair of Revel F208? I currently have Sonus Faber concerto book shelfs and a couple subs. I recently (couple weeks ago) got the benchmark amp and it sound great and really helped with the speakers, but I have had the SF for about 15 years and I am bored with them. I find they are too soft and not detailed enough (probably just their nature and they are getting old). I want something detailed and neutral (not bright !). I listen to male/female vocals, blues/southern rock, some electronic remixes, and some music from the 70s for fun (oh, HT use as well). I have a large room. The F208 would not be my end game and I might keep them for only a year or two but it is fun to try new things. I can get a pair for about $4k and return them if they hurt my ears. What do you think? Thank you.