Revel F228be

@2pinacolada

The room is 50% of the sound, make sure part of your budget goes into treating your room.

The Rotel 1585 has 5 channels I think. That means you will be able to bi-amp whatever you choose. I would get a second SVS pb4000 for better bass response.

Finally if you have a local dealer try comparing an electrostaic like the Martin Logan Classic ESP 9, a classic like the Klipsch Cornwall, and then something known for extreme accuracy like the ATC SCM40.

When you compare speakers that are very different you will hopefully learn which is suited for your taste.

Happy owner here. If you can find an Ultima Salon 2 for less than 60k it’s a bargain. Perfect to complement it with a SVS 4000 to even the bass modes in your room. You need to control it all with a fine eq like you find in Roon. Not sure the Rotel has power enough. End game.

I second @kota1 ’s advice above although I’d hold off on the 2nd sub for now.

The room is, indeed, a major player in the sound, check out Grimani , an expert in the matter.

Trying out several speakres is also mandatory in my book as well as great fun. 8k entitles you to having fun before you spend!

Finally the F228b: they have very good FR characteristics, I can’t say how much of a value for money they are. When it comes to Revel I much prefer the Salons.

Save yourself some $$$ and invest in an upgrade to your electronics.

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B&W CM10 is the equivalent of the current series 702 S3, which retail for $7,000 a pair right now. I used to own both CM10 S1 then the Revel F228Be. Yes, I think the Revel sounded a bit better overall, certainly different, but not sure if it is a big upgrade from your CM10, assuming they are still in good working condition. IMO