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

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. 

@soix +1 

randomly suggesting brands may be more confusing than helpful. You know what you like, what you want to improve, replace your weakest link first. What's your source, room size, preferred music?

I spent almost a year looking, learning, and listening where I could. I ended up with a pair of Revel Ultima 2, Studio 2’s, I bought used, and couldn’t be happier. I paired the Revels with (2) Rythmik F12SE subwoofers. I really like what they deliver. I’m all 2-channel in this, and am now finding myself mostly streaming, no vinyl. Odyssey Kismet power amp and Hegel preamp.

mr pina colada

don’t ask here, go listen to different speakers

you haven’t given enough info for anyone here to really help you

revels are fine -- as are dozens of other expensive speakers -- which one will please you?  we haven't a clue based on what little you have said

i do agree, though, with real nice speakers, your rotel is just not good enough