Speakers better than Revel Salon 2


In all my searching of speakers the ones that keep coming up as a gold standard for great sound are the Revel Salon 2. They are also 10 years old so I figure there are speakers that are better. I propose 4 tiers of suggestions (common used price or msrp):

1) Speakers that are in the same ballpark price of the Salon 2. Say $10-20k.
2) Speakers that are more pricey: $20-50k
3) Speakers that are very pricey: $50k-$100k
4) Eye twitch Speakers: $100k+

Please only make suggestions if you have heard the Salon 2 yourself. Thanks!
smodtactical
I owned the salon 2 and listened to them in several different systems. The fact that the speakers sounded different in every system and during my ownership they were able to show the different recording techniques was pretty impressive. I did find a pair of usher BE-20 DMD's were much more efficient so were an easier load and played louder in my room. There's also less transparent speakers that'll make those old 70's Zep  recordings more musical, but better...idk
I really like the Salon 2's and if/when I can do a serious upgrade I think they will probably be my choice. Here are some alternatives I've heard at audio shows that stood out.

Same Ballpark (or cheaper)
Dynaudio Contour 60 ($10K).
Golden Ear Triton 1 ($10k)

Somewhat More Pricey
Rockport Atria II ($26k).

Very Pricey
MBL 101E Mk II ($70k)
Sonus Faber Aida ($130k)
Raidho - several models
Borreson - several models

Eye Twitch
Von Schweikert Ultra 11
YG Sonja 


Yes, the Salon 2’s have been around a very long time- but they were and remain excellent 
I agree with the Usher’s. I bought the Usher x-towers a year ago after auditioning the Revel Salon 2’s. I also like the Usher BE10’s and BE 20’s.
i think the Salon 2’s are a great speaker too.
Besides the Usher or revel’s, I like the $100k Raidho’s.