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Thinking of Kef Blade 2 to replace Revel Salon 2

Is this just a sideways move or an upgrade?  I am leaning partly just for looks.  The Salon 2 is nice and pretty unflappable maybe a little on the ruthless revealing side.  I don't really have the ability to go hear these before I buy and really every dealer audition Ive had has left a very bad taste in my mouth for it.  I like the idea of a speaker that sounds good all around the room not just in the sweet spot as I tend to not listen as much that way. I would hope to not give up to much bass to the Salon 2 with the Blade 2.  
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ricred1
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I heard the KEF Blades at RMAF and was underwhelmed. I don’t know if it’was the setup or not. Based on what I’ve read about the Paradigm Persona 9H and 7F they may be the speakers to listen to. I’ve heard Salon 2s several times and really like them. The Personas are said to be on the ruthless revealing side also, so if that’s would you prefer I suggest trying to audition them.
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audiotroy
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Ejlif,

First of all as a Blade dealer, we must appologize if you were not treated well by another dealer. Some dealers are great while others maybe not so. 

As per the Blades performance vs the Salon yes the Blades are better, how much better is up to personal experience.

We showed the Kef Blades at the New York Audio Show in 2012 and 2013 and when they were setup with good equipment, we were showing them with Chord reference gear, and the entire system was fantastic. 

The Blades threw a gigantic sound stage, with thrilling dynamics and room filling bass, the top end was crystal clear and the speakers are extremely coherent.

The Blades have a number of advantages over the Salons, first of all every driver is made out of the exact same material so the speakers sound very coherent.

The Blades are a true point source and the wave guide that Kef has built into the midrange ensures a very wide panoramic soundstage. 

The big Blades when they coupled with the room had a bass response that sounded like you were in a club, and when you increased the volume the sound just got louder and cleaner.

We went over and heard the $10k YG Acoustics they were not better just alot more expensive.

The Blades are a true destination speaker, and they represent a lot of what is possible in audio.

If you are ever in our neck of the woods, we would be deighted to demo them for you.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ


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stereo5
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I heard the KEF Blade 2 at RMAF and LOVED them.  As a matter of fact. I told my wife who also heard them that  they were the first speaker I have heard that would make me want to sell my GE Triton References for.  I liked that it wasn't as ruthlessly revealing as other speakers and they sounded great from whatever position I was in.  You owe it to yourself to listen to them.
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