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How does Revel Ult. Salon II compare to B&W 800D?

I have been researching speakers for my home system and thought that I would only look at B&W 800D, 801D, or 802D. But I received so many e-mails recommending the Revel Ultima Salon II that I thought some of you folks might have compared the two. I'll be powering the speakers with a pair of McIntosh 501s. Thanks for your insights.
joeswest
wpines
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I've auditioned both with Mcintosh 501's.
I can't articulate audio adjectives as well as most of the b*llsh*tt*rs here.
IMHO 800 series were robust and musical at volume, unremarkable at low volumes. Salon 2's accurate and tight at low volumes, thrilling at volume.
My money to Salon 2's.
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
B*llsh*tters...LMAO. Beachfront property in Nebraska anyone?
tarkowski
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Can we throw the new 207/2 into the mix?

I've listened to the original 207 and 802D, but have not heard the Salon II or the new 207/2.

Found the 802D to be a bit rich for me in the midbass and perhaps a tad polite in the presence region. Great at louder volumes. The original 207 was fantastic on great recordings and extremely open. Could be a little thin on bass (midbass) with bad recordings and a tad etched on top as well.

I've read the new 207/2 is smoother on top with a fuller bass.

Can anyone compare all 3: 802D, Salon 2, KEF 207/2?
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