RevelF32 in good shape, or RevelF50 in bad shape?


Hello Everybody!
I could use some help here. I'd like to buy a pair of speakers. I could buy a pair of Revel F32 in very good shape for 1000 pounds, or a pair of Revel F50 in pretty bad shape with serviced mid woofers.
The first question is, how big the gap is between the two quality wise? I have the DK Design VS1 Reference MK3 amplifier and the Sony SCD-XA 5400 SACD player with a pair of Bower&Wilkins 604S3 speakers.
I don't have chance to demo them, so I have to make up my mind based on my knowledge and based on yours...........! Thanks for any advise.
yba_us
a couple guys on ebay are hawking audax drivers as replacements for the f30/32/50, and they look identical to the originals, but it's not positive whether they the exact same. i'd contact revel directly and ask them.
fwiw, i agree with the f32 recommendation--as a longtime owner i've never heard huge difference between the f30/32 and the much pricier f50--the f50s are slightly bigger and have an extra driver which i assume gives 'em some more midbass oomph, but they don't actually extend any deeper, and the specs are almost identical, so you might as well get the one in prime condition. just make sure you have enough power--they need lots of wattage.
Yba-us, the decision is ultimately yours to make. Non of us have a dog in the fight. But as Loomisjohnson suggests, I add that concur with his opinion. Buy the newer technology and speakers that you know are in good working condition. Sometimes the writing is on the wall, when someone is telling you that their item has had repairs and that they aren't all OEM parts. I have to ask myself, what isn't he telling me, then I decide. Depending on your room and system, I think the F32's will serve you very well for many years to come. As far as bass extension, I am continually amazed at the bass I can receive from mine as well as the detail and timbre is very pleasing to my ears. All just my opinion of course.
O.K. Guys! I have heard enough now. I'll go for the F32. Such a brand like REVEL probably never takes any step backwards, so I can't go wrong anyhow. I have loved my revel before, so I'm sure I'll love the F32 too.
I'm not worry about power, since I have the DK Design VS1 Reference MK3 amplifier on hand. It could drive anything so far.
Thanks for every advice and thoughts.

Music forever!!!:-)
Obviously a response 2 years later but if anyone is interested...

I heard from a knowledgeable dealer friend of mine that there were/are issues with the drivers going on the F50. He had 2 pair he took in trade and although neither of the those pairs had drivers that had failed he upgraded all 4 speakers to the F50A drivers just to be safe.

He felt he would end up taking the F50s back otherwise from clients when the drivers went and this way he's got F50As to sell.