Revel F228be


So I bought a pair of B&W cm10 when I first graduated. They are fantastic and was my first high end speakers. I got my masters last year and got a good paying job. I want to treat myself with a new pair of speakers. Which speakers do you guys recommend for around $7k to $8k. I recently heard about Revel and read more about them. A lot of people have high regards for Revel as they make great speakers that compete with speakers that are much more expensive. I have seen some Ultima 2 used for around this price range as well. I have an SVS pb4000 as a sub. The amp is Rotel 1585. 

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With a $7-8K budget you could probably buy the Revel F226's and a Coda CSiB integrated amp (and keep your SVS sub).

With a $10K budget you could probably buy the Revel F226 BE's and a Coda CSiB integrated amp (and keep your SVS sub).

The biggest issue with either scenario is how rarely the CSiB hits the used market; and, they sell very quickly when they do.

Bottom line, upgrading from the Rotel amp is good advice; so, expanding your speaker and/or amp choices might be necessary. Have fun and good luck!

 

My philosophy on a system is different than most peoples. You can make cheaper speakers sound amazing with better electronics, but the opposite is not true! Also, speakers are harder to sell than other stereo components mainly because many are large/heavy and expensive to ship. The exception to this rule for me is if I can find an end game speaker that I will have for 10+ years! 

I’d actually suggest selling the Rotel and the sub a just starting from scratch.  Buying a better amp and two smaller sealed subs, even if that means spending a little less on speakers, will yield you much better and more balanced overall sound. FWIW. 

@mofojo In room they have a giant bass which must be controlled not to hide the dynamics. Well set up fantastic sounding. On everything. Keep on rocking :)