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Revel F208 - worth a try?

Is anyone going to talk me out of buying a pair of Revel F208? I currently have Sonus Faber concerto book shelfs and a couple subs. I recently (couple weeks ago) got the benchmark amp and it sound great and really helped with the speakers, but I have had the SF for about 15 years and I am bored with them. I find they are too soft and not detailed enough (probably just their nature and they are getting old). I want something detailed and neutral (not bright !). I listen to male/female vocals, blues/southern rock, some electronic remixes, and some music from the 70s for fun (oh, HT use as well). I have a large room. The F208 would not be my end game and I might keep them for only a year or two but it is fun to try new things. I can get a pair for about $4k and return them if they hurt my ears. What do you think? Thank you.

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discopete
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Also I did smoke a mid driver and a tweeter. The customer service was fantastic. I had the two new drivers in less than 48 hours from the call. Not too shabby from Canada to Oregon. 

elangley01
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They measure very well.

desferous
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Revels are a lot of fun.  I have Focal Spores now, but I do remember the Revels and liked them a lot.  The presented differently but I really enjoyed them and wish I could listen to them still. 

erik_squires
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I agree they are solid speakers.  My only concern is that giving up a sub for large floorstanders you may give up some control over the tonal balance you have now.  Placement and room treatment may become more important.

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matt_mccloat
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I’m actually picking up a pair of F208’s today! Fully support OP getting them. For those who have had F208’s, I’m between a few options to drive them: 

  • Rega Elex-r
  • Audiolab 6000a play
  • Rotel 1572 mk2
  • Marantz 40n

anyone have experience / thoughts on any of the 4 above?

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