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Revel F228be

So I bought a pair of B&W cm10 when I first graduated. They are fantastic and was my first high end speakers. I got my masters last year and got a good paying job. I want to treat myself with a new pair of speakers. Which speakers do you guys recommend for around $7k to $8k. I recently heard about Revel and read more about them. A lot of people have high regards for Revel as they make great speakers that compete with speakers that are much more expensive. I have seen some Ultima 2 used for around this price range as well. I have an SVS pb4000 as a sub. The amp is Rotel 1585. 

2pinacolada
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stereo5
6,388 posts
 

I personally would buy something better than the Rotel.  You already have nice speakers, work on your electronics for better system synergy. 

willyht
53 posts
 

I am a proud owner of a pair of Revel Performa F228be, and while I haven’t heard the variety of speakers that many on this board have, I can tell you they are a wonderful pair of speakers----crystal clear mid-range and highs, great imaging/soundstage, and great grip. I added a Rythmik F12se sub to improve the low-end, but I can predict with confidence that you’ll be impressed with the Revels.

grislybutter
2,997 posts
 

I don't know much about the 7-8K range 9 (used). A lot of incredible speakers under 5K. Revel is a great value, high quality low-ish price but far from the most musical.

2pinacolada OP
1 posts
 

So you guys think maybe it’s better if I get a second subwoofer or better amplifier. Parasound a21+ or Rotel 1590?

soix
9,456 posts
 

Really depends on what improvements you’re looking for and what sound characteristics are most important to you.  Making speaker recommendations before knowing these things is nothing more than a random crapshoot and you’ll just get a lot of what other people like, which may have nothing to do with your tastes.  Just my $0.02 FWIW. 

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