Are Revel and Paradigm Stuck?


My question is not pejorative. Actually, it may be complimentary.

Not sure how long the Revel Ultima Salon 2 or the Paradigm Signature 8 (v3) has been on the market. Maybe over 6 years??? But that is what begs the question.

About a year or so ago, I thought I read somewhere that Revel is working on a Salon 3, but I haven't heard or read much since. Similarly, the Paradigm S8 (versions 2 and 3) have been around for an even longer time, maybe since the mid-2000s.

So the question is ... how come? I would have thought Revel and Paradigm, like many high-end companies, would be rushing new models out every other year or so.

Looking forward to reading some insightful posts.

Cheers,

BIF
bifwynne
Jafant, I PM'd Biggarthomas with the message above.  I'd be interested in his comments since he's been there and done it with both speakers.
Hi Timpani. I noticed you have the 800 diamonds. How do you like them? I have the Renaissance 90s as well as the 804 diamonds. Do you still have the infinitys? 

bifwynne: My 2 cents. The Salons love power. I had B&W 802d's and the Ultima Salon 2's at the same time for awhile and A/B'ed them to decide which set to keep. I kept them both for so long (what can I say?) that when I eventually upgraded the amps from the ones I was using (I used Bryston and CJ at the time - switching between them of course) to 600 watt monoblocks the Salon's really sung. I kept them and sold the B&W's. Now guys, I know the difference in the retail price of the two sets of speakers, but they are comparable on the used market because B&W's hold their value more (yes, I'm anticipating comments I've heard before).
Hi Bimmer8 

Yes, still have the Renaissance 90's too. Great speakers. 

The 800 Diamonds are a very different beast but I do like them a lot so they're my main speakers atm.  

My ultimate plan is to have the Infinity's working again in a second room / system.