Revel Salon 1 or-Revel Studio 2??

I had Salon1 for 5 years and listened to the Studio2 at a pretty crappy store last month, it was a no brainer for me. I would go for the Salon1 over Studio2. The Salon1 has a much fuller sound to me. The bass is so much better on the Salon1. I really like the Be tweeters on the Studio2 but it does not make up the difference in that full sound. I imagine the Salon2 would be better than Salon1.

BTW - I sold the Salon1 because I moved and currently have my stereo in storage. Next speaker maybe Thiel 3.7 or B&W 802D. I will also listen to Salon2.

For me, the Salon1 was great but it was not the most exciting speaker for Rock. It was great for everything else. I enjoyed the B&W 802D with my rock records more. I do however listen to a lot of different musical styles.

My next speaker will also most likely be smaller in size due the fact I am now married and have to consider other issues when putting a speaker in the middle of a room.

I listened to the Studio2 right after the B&W 802D (10 minutes later) at another store in Santa Barbara, CA. I was stunned that I preferred the B&W 802D over the Studio2 for the Rock CD's I was demoing. I really have a strong appreciation for Revel speakers but I could not deny the fact that the B&W had more emotional connection with me at that listening session.

I asked fellow A'Gon members their opinions on these speakers a few months back and they came back with some very interesting explanations about speaker technology. I think the Thread was "Forward Sounding Speakers That Rock"

The speakers I heard were broken in with above average electonics. There was also enough power to drive them.

To reiterate my observations.

1) Prefered Salon1 over Studio2

2) I never heard the Salon2 but I would think I would prefer it to Salon1 if the Salon2 has similiar level of low end preformance to Salon1. Reason for that this statement was because I thought the Be tweeter on Studio2 was a little better sounding that tweeter on Salon1. I could tell the difference. But the overall fuller sound of Salon1 vs Studio2 won out for me.

I am sure the Salon2 would kick some butt given the quality of Revel products.