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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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newton OP
112 posts
 
Appreciate  your comments. Dougstat you are right --- I learned a lesson.  My situation is that I'm looking for new speakers, and have come to like the Revel floorstanders.  I went to the Harmon store in my city and heard the F228BE.  Not having had floorstanders in a long time (and using bookshelf speakers in my 15 by 21 ft apartment living room, I thought to play it conservatively and start with the F35 and work my way up the line (could go to the F228BE (or maybe the F226BE).  
newton OP
112 posts
 
All - likely will not engage in discussing with dealers brands they don't carry.  John Rutan is  excellent ---- A great ear and trustworthy.  Independent research --- Audiogon, magazines, friends, etc.  all help with  providing useful information  to inform buying decisions.   Many thanks!
newton OP
112 posts
 
Thanks for the footer comment ctsoner2.
Markun01 --- what speaker brand did you buy?
newton OP
112 posts
 
forgot to add ---- has anyone tried the GAIA III floor discs?  I haven't setup the spikes yet, just using the rubber feet.  
newton OP
112 posts
 
I went ahead and purchased the F35s (in black) as a pathway to better ones (the BE floorstanders are on the radar and others I'm waiting to hear).  
Does anyone have an idea of breakin time needed?  
Do you face them toed-in or not?
How far do you recommend placing them from back wall?
Any preferred electronics? (I'm using Rega Brio RT, Transparent cable).
Thanks!
newton OP
112 posts
 
Thanks rocray178 for your comments.  Others replies largely say the same, and I couldn't find any info to suggest any truth to it.
newton OP
112 posts
 
1) Johnk's comment doesn't make any sense --- no facts supporting it.  Comment about Revel used prices has no statistical validity and no evidence of dealer "nervousness".  
2) ctsooner2 - which dealer said that?  


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