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Revel speakers - dealer scuttlebutt

Hi - I recently heard 2 speakers in the Performa3 line and was very impressed.  Reading about the company' s research efforts and scientific approach to design furthered by respect for Revel's products.  As I'm in the middle of a speaker search I happened to mention to a audio dealer hearing Revel speakers and my favorable experience.  He doesn't carry Revel and wrote to  me that he heard that they are having financial problems and will be dropping Revel.   This doesn't make sense to  me and I couldn't find any news that backs up his statement.  Does  anyone know  anything about this?  Is it just the dealer's "sour grapes"

thanks!
newton

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mcreyn
293 posts
 
Crap dealers have been saying things like this about products they don’t carry. It is as old as sales.  

Good dealers will say instead, “they make a good product, but I believe xxxx that we carry is better, would you like to hear them.”
mcreyn
293 posts
 
You might try the F36 in that room, they will have a bit more bass extension and capability. The F36 is a great speaker, I ran a set last year while having my Magnepans rebuilt. Nicely balanced, good bass extension (found them adequate without a subwoofer which I normally use) and frankly, if I was told that they were the only speakers I could have, would be perfectly satisfied.  I just like my Maggies better.  
mcreyn
293 posts
 
I don't trust ANY dealer or manufacturer (be it audio, automobiles, appliances, sporting goods, etc.) who would badmouth his competition.

Once I hear that crap my money goes flying out the door never to return. How stupid (or desperate) can some of these people be?

The ironic part is that good dealers (regardless of the product) don't need to badmouth their competitors.  Good dealers can sell on their merits (experience, knowledge, stability).  When I lived in Oregon, I had a great dealer who knew my preferences.  On one product, they flat out told me that I would prefer the competitors product.  Guess who always got my business and my recommendations for others.  That dealer is still in business 20 years later.  
mcreyn
293 posts
 
danielle231973,

For trying to sell your speakers you are best off placing an ad on Audiogon or in your local craigslist.  There are also other audio focused sites that you can place advertisements.  
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