Got it pared down now - Revel, Dunlavy or Genesis?

These are very different speakers and you should listen. I owned Genesis V and Dunlavy Aletha at the same time. The Genesis are a great speaker. I found the Genesis V to throw a deep and layered stage with tons of ambiance and space, but they have a very diffuse sound that won't appeal to all. I liked them better on classical and jazz than rock, and finally tired of the diffuseness. I replaced them with Talon Khorus.
The Alethas were very good, but not quite (but almost) in the same league, especially regarding dynamics and bass (I imagine the Dunlavy V would be better here than the Alethas) but I did like them (Aletha) better with rock.
I posted a comparison at AudioAsylum that you mighht do a search for.
I was quite impressed with the Revels when I heard them, but not in my system, so I won't comment.
Good luck

I don't there is a real best speaker in this category. All of the speakers you list are great. It comes down to what you like. I have the Revels and love them. I have heard the Dunlavy's and they are very good but really different from the Revels. The only way I can describe the Revels is that I have loved Thiels for years. Cystal clear wonderful group of speakers. Still like them but after I heard the Revels I was hooked. Some similar characteristics, but with a warm and more robust soundstage. I have heard them with many different amps and they held up well. Listen to all of these before buying.

I have a pair of Genesis V will part with. Wife says house is coming apart. Genesis is back up, I just got a part from them no problem. My granddaughter hit one of the mid range drivers. I will sell at a bargain if you can pick up in Atlanta. thanks, ken

rzado could you explain why you like the Dunlavy IV better than the V ? having much preferred the V over the IV in my room previously I am trying to figure out why you would prefer the IV? for classic rock music its possible for a speaker to have too resolution which the Genesis could definitely provide too much of due to the ribbon drivers, I would personally choose the Dunlavy V has the right amount of resolution and very good bass response and definition and large rooms and loud volume is not a problem.

You must not have auditioned the VMPS RM40s....

They are in that category. They might have changed the outcome.

All the best,

John