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Speaker that are 'KEEPERS" for the long haul!!!

For years and years, I brought in a multitude of different speakers into my listening room, never really being truly, completely satisfied with any of them. So the speaker merry-go-round went on and on, until I finally found the speakers that put all of that to rest. Not only was I dissatisfied, I was also going broke in the process. All that buying and selling was killing me and stressing me out, as well. It was the Revel Salon 2 speakers that finally got the job done for me. Once I got my hot little hands on the Revel Salon 2 speakers, it was all over. Now, I have absolutely no desire to switch out the Salons for anything else. The Revel Salon 2 speakers covered all the sonic bases for me, truly capturing my imagination, from top to bottom, like none of the others completely did. I get to hears all the new speakers at dealers and at shows, and they all sound just awesome, too.  But, still, for my money, the Salons 2s are the ones (they’re just that good). The Revel Salon 2 speakers turned out to be all the speaker I think I’ll ever need, and will be with me for the duration. For which, my ears and my wallet thank me.

kennymacc
thriftyaudio
29 posts
 

I have owned a pair of Acoustat 1+1 speakers for over 30 years (bought them used for $350 from someone that did not believe in using subwoofers).  Essentially I have upgraded every component of my system over that time.  Currently going through my digital upgrade phase.

Late last year I sought out upgrades to the Acoustats which were supported by a single Vandersteen 2W subwoofer.  I listened to many in a variety of environments, but I never found any I wanted to test in my home.  I decided the weak point was the Vandersteen.  I looked at many including Vandersteen's newest.  The Vandersteen approach of reducing the bass signal to the main speakers is ideal for the Acoustats.  When they don't have to produce bass the mid-range and highs just seem to improve.  

I decided I needed an excellent active crossover.  Looked at the McIntosh (very poor), the JL (outstanding), and the SPL (also outstanding).  Ended up with the SPL and a pair of Rythmik F12SE subwoofers.  It may not be the most expensive set of stereo speakers, but I feel they are the best for me.  

I have a separate HT system with five B&W speakers, a pair of 3D Acoustics (Rogers clones), and a nice sub.  Very nice for theatre and TV.  But I listen to the Acoustats 3-4 hours every day.

prndlus
55 posts
 

I’ve had at least one pair of Ohm Walsh since ~ 1981. - mapman

Quality drivers stand the test of time.

Have had a pair of Ohm Walsh 4’s for a year now - am the second owner - wonderful speakers.

And a pair of Infinity Kappa 6 are my number one set, though I’d like to have the Kappa 8’s or Kappa 9’s.

steveatsandia
3 posts
 

I was looking at the Revels - and then my Talon Peregrine X's came along, and well......

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defendert
20 posts
 

I have Crystal Cable, Arabesque, Glass Masters. That i got for less than 10% of the retail price. That i have no thoughts of changing. I had to re-build the rest of system after getting them. Plus they are to heavy to box and move again. Lol.

tom8999
151 posts
 

I have been a Magnapan speaker user since 1983. I have two systems now - one based on the Maggie 1.7i (driven by a Krell K 300i) with the Maggie DWM Bass Panel (driven by Son of Ampzilla). Once you give them good clean Class A power nothing compares at even 3x or4x the speaker price. My second system is my old Maggie 1.6qr - modified by Peter Gunn (driven by Krell S 550i) with The Swarm (driven by Dayton Audio amp - from Duke). This customized set up is amazing for it’s vocal clarity, imaging and midrange detail. Bass is well integrated and SOLID. I have listened to multiple cone based speakers with amps at 3 to 4X the price and they do not compare. 

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