Revel’s Sound Signature

When we get to this level all the speakers I had in my home were of excellent resolution and dynamics with differences being more in personal preference as every single speaker is a compromise and there's nothing like having a few pair in your basement listening room at the same time to really get a feel for it. In my system the salon2 was best on better recordings, but took on a metallic edge on the average to poor recordings, as did the kanta 3. The usher be20dmd was my favorite and if I hadn't gotten a deal on my meridians I would have kept them. Very nearly pulled the trigger on the persona 7f with a pathos driving them.

Thank you everyone for your input. It appears that NHT has really faded away from mainstream. Currently I own some Paradigm Studio 100V5’s. Nothing special, but I enjoy them and it is all I can currently afford. They open up decently with a good amp and pre. 

 I haven’t heard a good pair of Revel’s yet, but I am thinking that their top end may be a tad dryer than I prefer. It seems many people prefer speakers that are voiced that way. I tend to lean towards what many consider a tad brighter top end speaker. Not harsh by any means, but not rolled off either. 
I judge how a tweeter should sound from playing my drum kit and jamming in a band. I have a pro level kit and have played for many years and my ears are pretty educated to cymbal sounds. Of course, my ears and brain are like everybody else’s (my opinion) but I do believe that it helps to educate your ears to musical instruments to be able to decipher true live sound. 
Hopefully I will be able to make another step up in my search for audio nirvana with another set of speakers someday. It is just so expensive for the amount of improvement received as you get into the higher levels of equipment. Take care all.

ohlala1,016 said:  I think the persona series is akin to the Ultimas.

I've had both in my system and they are not "akin."  The Persona is brighter and more forward, both to its detriment.   

I agree with steve59; Revels are much like KEFs, in fact I was demoing both when I decided on KEF R-500s; I know KEFs need reference amps to get them to dance and I recently received advice that Hegels were a good match for both.
I never heard NHT.  Paradigms always seemed too bright for me. Good luck!

I have the F208 Revels for five years and have never upgraded yet. Been eyeing the Wilsons but am holding back.