RevelF32 in good shape, or RevelF50 in bad shape?


Hello Everybody!
I could use some help here. I'd like to buy a pair of speakers. I could buy a pair of Revel F32 in very good shape for 1000 pounds, or a pair of Revel F50 in pretty bad shape with serviced mid woofers.
The first question is, how big the gap is between the two quality wise? I have the DK Design VS1 Reference MK3 amplifier and the Sony SCD-XA 5400 SACD player with a pair of Bower&Wilkins 604S3 speakers.
I don't have chance to demo them, so I have to make up my mind based on my knowledge and based on yours...........! Thanks for any advise.
yba_us

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As an owner of F32's I can tell you that I looked at Revel for a few years before I bought and the F30 as well as the F50 were on my wish list. Then I was told the F32 and F52 were about to be released, so I waited. My thought is by the F32 since they 1)are in better shape 2)newer technology in drivers, cabinets and crossovers. I did like the F50's in the showroom but I feel that the F32 is very very close in performance and may surpass in bass delivery and imaging when in the right setup.
Just my opinion. Good Luck.
Yba-us, the decision is ultimately yours to make. Non of us have a dog in the fight. But as Loomisjohnson suggests, I add that concur with his opinion. Buy the newer technology and speakers that you know are in good working condition. Sometimes the writing is on the wall, when someone is telling you that their item has had repairs and that they aren't all OEM parts. I have to ask myself, what isn't he telling me, then I decide. Depending on your room and system, I think the F32's will serve you very well for many years to come. As far as bass extension, I am continually amazed at the bass I can receive from mine as well as the detail and timbre is very pleasing to my ears. All just my opinion of course.