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.
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. |
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. |
Hello @kennymacc , I also own and love the Salon 2's. About 7 years ago, I set out to move my venerable B/W N802's downstairs and wanted new speakers for our family room. Sound of course for me, but my lady was tired of the B/W look. We spent a long day, demoing speakers including Sonus Faber Amati Traditions, Focal Kanta 3's, Magico S2's, Kef Reference, Proac D48's and K model (nice) and finally a pair of used STUDIO 2's. I bought the Studio 2's. I loved them, but they did not quite fill up my large open floor plan of family room / kitchen. Then, amazingly, a fellow posted an add asking to trade his Salon 2's for Studio 2's and some cash. Done. The Salon 2's are awesome. They do nothing wrong, never offend, love quality electronics and wires, and continue to please and amaze me. I now have a pair of YG Hailey 2's downstairs. They are more resolving and technically much superior. Yet I love listening to the Salon 2's. Like the girl next door vs the prom queen! And they look nice in the family room to boot! Mine are the Mahogany finish.
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I tend to own sets of speakers for a very long time, and those speakers tend to be small box monitors that are either manufactured in Britain or are influenced by British/BBC tastes. I seldom just go out and replace a pair of speakers. Most of the time I buy a new set of speakers simply because one of my speakers goes belly-up. Yeah, having a subwoofer is pretty important, but from mid-bass on up the Brit style monitors project convincing dynamics, staging and tone, at least for Classical & acoustic jazz. Obviously, I'm not a sound pressure junkie, either. Right now? A pair of NOLA Boxers. Enjoying the heck out of 'em, too. |
Paradoxically , i owned my Tannoy dual gold concentric mallorcan , paid 300 bucks in 1976, for 45 five years... I even owned two pairs... In case... They were more than good... But Alas ! I sold them 1000 bucks each pair ( they now sell a few years later 3,500 bucks ) BEFORE I LEARNED SMALL ROOM ACOUSTIC... Then i never listened to them really at their real peak potential at all ... 😊 Now i am in headphone by fate , which are so good when well optimized , i console myself... Lesson one : Nevermind the speakers you own, it does not matter so much as you think ...Even if they are good for the "long haul"... Lesson two: You dont know them if you have not put them in an acoustical environment for them.. Lesson three : Most headphones for me are bad compared to speakers , even to speakers in a living room in many case... Then stick to your speakers and think about your room ... Alas! i dont advise to buy an AKG K340 , because it takes me 6 months of experiments before being satisfied... A complex technology to handle well... Audio is acoustic knowledge not brand gear knowledge... |
The Revival Audio Atalante 3 monitors. I have no desire to upgrade to anything else save for their bigger brother, the Atalante 5, if I ever get a bigger place to put them in. Since getting them (and my Technics gear), I've kinda lost all interest in chasing the audio dragon. Now I just sit back enjoying my drink watching all the others going round 'n round, trying to grab that brass ring. All the best, |
