Back to the original topic. I did get the Blade 2s and the Salon 2s are now sold. Overall I am happy with the switch. I was amazed to hear that the Blade 2s completely dominate the Salon 2s in the bass in my room. I was a little worried that the Blade 2s wouldn't cut it in the bass. Not the case, they are better over here. To me the Blade 2s are as good in the tweeter as the Salon 2. Just not the same transparency and air. That Salon 2 has a great tweeter! Everything else about the Blade 2 I like better than the Salon 2 though so it's a trade up in my opinion and the looks of the speaker is better to my eye as well. Such a cool and futuristic art piece that looks great in my room which matters to me a lot. I can imagine that the Uni Q driver has many mixed opinions about it. Overall I think the speaker plays music well and I've had many thrilling moments sitting in front of it.
Thinking of Kef Blade 2 to replace Revel Salon 2
Is this just a sideways move or an upgrade? I am leaning partly just for looks. The Salon 2 is nice and pretty unflappable maybe a little on the ruthless revealing side. I don't really have the ability to go hear these before I buy and really every dealer audition Ive had has left a very bad taste in my mouth for it. I like the idea of a speaker that sounds good all around the room not just in the sweet spot as I tend to not listen as much that way. I would hope to not give up to much bass to the Salon 2 with the Blade 2.