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Revel Salon 2 vs Vandersteen 5a Carbon

I am a senior looking for my final set of speakers. Will be powered by McIntosh 452 amp and McIntosh C2500 preamp in a 20 x 18 room . Have Goldenear Triton 1’s and Ohm 5 mk-2  speakers now. Will I appreciate significant sound upgrade? Which would you recommend and why?
tooth2th
djones51
4,947 posts
 
I know the Salon 2 are considered some of the best Revel has made but they aren't in production anymore so you'll have to find used or might still be a demo pair around.  I have no idea if they would be a wow I've never heard the Goldenear speakers.
james633
1,020 posts
 
The revels will not wow you as they do not exaggerate anything in anyway. It is a very good speaker and they sound good on McIntosh gear. 
If they have any major flaw it is lack of impact. They are a little polite and dry. Other wise they are near perfect imo. 
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tomic601
12,911 posts
 
as a 7 owner and biased, i like the 5a carbon....

enjoy the music and your search
soix
9,456 posts
 
Depends what type of sound characteristics you’re looking for. 
ajpk1971
35 posts
 
I have found my last speakers

Revel Salon-2 Ultima 2.  They still impress me
3 years later. They are great in all areas. 
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