Revel Studio or Revel Salon?

I have listened to the Salons and they have the smoothest, most liquid midrange of any speaker I have ever heard! You could do a lot worse.

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Here is the audio truth regarding the Revels v/s Wilson Watts. Buy the Revel Studios. I'll say it again. Buy the Revel Studios. I have heard Wilson Watts in every generation in which they have been marketed. What are we in now? Number 7? If David Wilson would get it right the first time, he would not be in generation 7. Wilsons are accurate? Maybe, but I think even that statement is very very dependent upon what electronics are driving them. For example, I have heard them teamed with Spectral. I thought they sounded like garbage. I have heard them teamed with Levinson and thought they sounded very good. BUT! Did I ever hear them and say that I thought they are worth $22K? NO! The Revel Studios are the biggest bargain, particularly if you get them at Audiogon for $6K or $7K. They fit into a room easily, are sized so you will not have strange room reflections requiring accoustical room treatments, are highly accurate and at the same time really musical. You won't need another dynamic loudspeaker. I have attended several audio shows, visited many high-end shops, and have owned Revel Studios for 4 years. I can only say that I might trade them in for Martin-Logan Prodigies - if I had sufficient room for them which I do not - or Avalon Eidelons which I cannot afford. Wilsons? They have crippled value in the used market since Wilson keeps trying to get it right with successive generations which you can rest assured will be in your local shop in the near future. I recommend the Studios over the Salons only because I think they are better integrated in the smaller cabinet with fewer drivers and can fit into a room much more easily unless you have a big space. Yes, they do require excellent electronics and speaker cables, but the Wilsons will also.

Unless you have a very large room, go with the Studio's. As far as Revel vs. Watt Puppy's, it is a matter of personnel preference, equipment, and tastes. I found the W/P 7's to suite my needs. To me, the Revel's were a bit lifeless.

Eliner, truth is.... the WP is not on it's 7th version. F155mph, my advice is to listen for yourself and determine what you prefer. Get what you are happy with. I would agree that Studio's for 6-7k would be a great bargain, if that's what you are looking for. Good Luck

I found that I prefered the Revel sound myself to the Wilson sound. I can't describe why, I think they just sounded "right". (But if you prefer the Wilson sound, go for it. If the money is an issue, consider the Wilson Sophia, as it is the competition to the Studio.)
I like my studios as they are very dynamic and accurate, image and soundstage great, and have very good bass. (Not as good as the Salon, though, as they go all the way down to 20 Hz.)
You need a very large room and a large amp to use the Salon, as they can sound boomy in a small room.

Now, if you are considering the W/P 7, I advise you to listen to the Avalon Eidolon as they cost about the same. This is the speaker to beat in its price range. You can find them used for around $12K, and they look gorgeous, as well as sound incredible. (They are very revealing, and require lots of power and great electronics.) If I could have afforded them, (and the electronics to match!), I would have bought them.

Good Luck in your search!