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Revel Salon 2 vs. Revel Studio 2

I am thinking of either of these as my next speaker. I had some Von Schweikert VR4SRs for a couple of years before this. I have been messing around listening to some smaller speakers and monitors. I want something full range. All that I can read suggests the Revels will perfectly suit my system and tastes (Parasound JC-1 amps). My room is 18x26x8 and is wood floor on joists with carpet (no slab) I've always struggled to get real bass in this room. The VS were pretty good down really low but suffered in the mid bass region. I can pretty much do what I want in this room, but it is my living room so I don't want tube traps and treatments all over it.

I like the idea of the smaller size of the Studios but don't want to sacrifice to much either. Hearing these for myself is out of the question since there is no dealer anywhere near that has them.

Just wondering if anyone has done some real comparing of these and can offer up some advice.

Thanks, Ryan
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acoustat6
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Ejlif said, "I can pretty much do what I want in this room, but it is my living room so I don't want tube traps and treatments all over it."

Well they could use that statement in the Audiophile dictionary .... look under oxymoron.

And yet you wonder why you cannot get good bass in the room?
Bob
psacanli
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Re your bass. You don't need tube traps "all over the room".
Some carefully placed furniture & decor can make a world of difference. Most rooms I see have far to little furniture in them. Furniture is a friend -ni=ot a foe- in getting good sound from a room.
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nrubado
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I've owned the Studio 2's since last Fall and they're excellent loudspeakers...but I am wishing I bought the Salons for that ultimate bass extension. I have no complaints about mids and highs at all. My room is even larger than yours at around 30 x 35 x 14, loft. Still the Studio's play well in the room. Hey, now that I think of it, you could buy mine and I'll go grab a pair of Salons!
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ejlif OP
1,366 posts
 
I was more meaning that I can put the speakers where I want. I am hoping it can still look normal and sound good.

Sorry Bob, sounds like I struck a nerve. Needless to say I think this room sounds better, a lot better than my dedicated 15x19x9 room with trap and treatments all over it. It's just tough to get the bass right and I'm starting to think it has more to do with the room than the gear.

Thanks for the input. I'm thinking I'll go Salons. I'll follow up after I get them.

Ryan
psacanli
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Smart choice.
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