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Use Your Own Ears

I've been an audiophile for 20+ years and have owned everything from Klipsch to Wilson Audio. My most recent system consisted of Densen electronics and Wilson Audio Sashas. Despite having what is considered a good set-up, something was wrong and I couldn't put my finger on it. I recently decided to get a new modest system to utilize with my television. I purchased a Peachtree Audio 220 amp and Nova preamp, NAD 565bee CD Player, and Revel F52 speakers. To my surprise and delight I enjoy the Revel system more than any other system I've owned. I've listened to many speakers over the years,Rockport, older Magico's,just to name a few and have always stayed with Wilson...until now! Despite what I've been told, there is something about the Revels that makes me just enjoy listening to music. My point is to help everyone and tell all of you to just trust your own ears. Forget price! I submit the other system does somethings better; however I enjoy music more on the modest system and now I truly understand what this hobby is all about. It's not the price we pay for equipment, but the music! How stupid have I been...for the first time I'm listening to music and not the equipment!
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shakeydeal
979 posts
 
"and have owned everything from Klipsch to Wilson Audio"

You make it sound as though one is chopped liver and the other is prime rib.

I have heard a few Wilson speakers and owned one. There are Klipsch models I would take over some Wilsons on any given day.

Shakey
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onhwy61
5,216 posts
 
I'm glad you're happy!

Imagine if for a whole year every meal you had was at a Michelin 2 or 3 star restaurant. The food (and wine) would be truly amazing! But how far into the year would you start having cravings for meatloaf and gravy soaked mashed potatoes served with beer?

There's comfort food and there's comfort audio. Knowing what you really like is the key to long term satisfaction.
audiodude1aol
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Is it possible that the room the new system is in is better? I've heard very modest systems in very good rooms sound remarkable. I've also heard the opposite more times than you can imagine.
sounds_real_audio
1,007 posts
 

I am way to insecure to trust my own judgement. I need the goners to confirm my listening experiences as well as affirm my choices.

But thanks for expressing your opinion.
ricred1 OP
2,004 posts
 
Shakeydeal,

"You make it sound as though one is chopped liver and the other is prime rib." No, I made the statement to say, I've owned different types of dynamic speakers, horn vs cone. I could have said, I've owned DeVore, Mirage, B&W, Artemis EOS, Wilson Sophia 2s, 3s, and Audio Physics, and a couple more. My point was I've owned many speakers and for some reason one of the least expensive speakers has provided the most joy.

Audiodude1aol,

I moved them to the same room.
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