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Upgrade from Revel 228be?

I am currently running Revel 228be's with a single Rythmik sub, and recently changed to all Pass electronics: XP27 phono-pre, XP32 line-pre, and X260.8 monos. My SQ is very good, and the Revels have few weaknesses, but I'm considering a step up to a more refined speaker with a more inert cabinet.

Are there any Revel 228be owners out there who have made a successful upgrade? My budget is $15k-$25k, used (likely). I listen to pretty much everything but the emphasis is on Blue Note jazz, fusion, Zappa. I like percussive, instrumental music, so I need something that can handle the thump.

On my list so far are Rockport Atria II, TAD E1tx, a Magico or Borresen possibly, etc.

Thoughts, suggestions? 

willyht

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fastfreight
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+1 @kennymacc !  My salon 2's fill my 18 x 40 room with sweet full sound.

I upgraded from Studio 2s, which sounded great but needed more size to pressurize my room.  The Studios 2s are more in line with the size of the 228 BEs, but the Salon 2s are great.  They have fantastic soundstage and imaging, smooth highs, full midrange and deep bass.  Of course I still use a pair of subs.  With 7' foot ceilings, the Studio 2s may just do it fine. I also like the Joseph Audio.  I fatigued from listening to the Borresons.

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