Speakers better than Revel Salon 2

Are you people for real? Let's hear from more Audiophiles who are down to earth .

They are discontinuing the Dynaudio Excite series. I bought the Excite X18 which are on sale for about half price. For the money, these things are the best deal out there. You can’t find a speaker like those for $1000. Thinking about buying another set, but trying to save for the Paradigm Persona B. Wish they weren’t so expensive.

I heard the Salon IIs at RMAF a few years ago and was underwhelmed. Maybe it was the room or the Levinson electronics but the sound did not match the hype I read. 

Not fair given the price differential but I prefer the Vandy 7, Vivid Giya, and TAD Ref by a wide margin.

They are a nice speaker.  I liked the Vandersteen Quatro's better and got those instead.  Loved the Revel dealer though, lol. 

I have a pair of the relatively inexpensive Focal Aria 926's. With faux walnut wrap, $2350. New Focal tweeter, smoother than their last one from what I am told, Flax drivers and glass too. Excellent sounding speakers, very musical and over 90db efficiency. I have a sub, but you almost don't need one with enough amp. I have heard the 936's are a tad better in the low end and I woukd believe it. If I knew that the new Aria line was this giod, Ibwoukd have popped for the 936's. Eithee way you can't go wrong. My favorite speakers in this price range are the Joseph Audio's RMS 25XLs and these are close. JA is pretty pricey nowadays but if you can find some of their older models grab'em. Focal did a great job on this Aria line, alotta speaker for the money.