Revel’s Sound Signature

Modern Wilson’s (but not earlier generation) and Monitor Audio are not too far off. The Revel’s off-axis response and imaging is really good, so it shares that with modern Magico, but doesn’t have the coolness or mid bass bump of the Magicos I hear.

Last time I heard NHT it was a real R&R speaker, I would not have characterized Paradigm that way at all, but my experience with both is limited. Actually I remember NHT being a real ear drill. Closer to Dali, but harsh, as opposed to just more treble.

I use Revels in one system and Monitor Audio in another.  There is a wide difference between the systems and a wide price gap between the speakers.  However, I chose and enjoy both because they appeal to me in the same ways.  I don't know what models you are considering but I think the MAs are much, much closer to the Revels than either Paradigm or NHT.

To me the Revel Ultima line (Salon / Studio) sound is accurate but dry.  Far from Monitor or Paradigm and as Eric mentioned above similar to current Wilson designs.  Like with the Wilson's, bring lots of power with good current capability to get them going.

I think the persona series is akin to the Ultimas. There is a grandiosity to Salons, though, that is hard to replicate. I think are similarities to JBL Synthesis line as well, in that they both dry, big and dynamic.