Paradigm and Revel

Paradigm all the way.  

Basiclaly if you want a speaker you will sell after a year or less, get the Revels.

I'd also check out the Focal Aria line -- but with that deal Paradigm is running now, those would be amazingly good for that price.  A steal really.

Thank you for the input. I think with the deal Paradigm has, it would be hard to beat.

The Revel haters are out in force. I would take Revel over Paradigm any day, so to each their own. Paradigm are brighter speakers, so older ears might like them more. They are both good companies though, listen to both before you decide. I own f208s, and they are anything but boring. I have not heard a speaker do what they do for the price, a true bargain. 

I don't think you can make a blanket statement about any speaker company. I have Paradigm Studio 100 speakers and I would not say they are bright at least with my electronics (tube integrated). I have heard Revel's comparable speakers and they sounded great. There are a ton of speaker offerings in the price range of the 85f and f206. Someone mentioned Focal. Salk and Philharmonic make outstanding speakers in this price range. You can find some very fine Martin Logan electrostats as well. Look at Vandersteen and Goldenear. Many others. Just try to audition as many brands as possible.