Revel F36 or Dali Oberon 7


Hey guys,

Decided to let go of my Martin Logan 60xti.  They were just too harsh for me. I tried to like them, couldn't. get there.  Budget is 1000k per speaker.  

I've narrowed it down to Revel F36 or Dali Oberon 7.  

Looking for some advice (pros and cons)....room is large. My seating position is 9-10ft from speaker. I enjoy my music as higher volumes, 95 SPL.

  • Amps - Schiit Tyr(s), 
  • Preamp -- Schiit Freya+
  • Streamer -- Lumin T1 mini

Thanks!

rwalsh07

I probably have 10 hours on them.  I did buy them new.  I have 15ft of space behind my listeninig position.  The speakers are 10.5 ft apart and I'm 10 ft away from them.  And yes, harsh is how I describe them.  I dont think its the tweeter alone, I believe its how the upper midrange is crossed over with the tweeter. They're just not my cup of tea.  I was heavily disappointed.  Honestly, and this is just my opinion. whoever thinks these have a smooth upper end, must be deaf. 

From what I have read, 10 hours is not nearly enough time on the Martin Logans to judge them. I have not heard the 60's but I had a pair of the 40's which is the model just below. Harsh is not a word that I would use to describe them. Smooth, detailed, nice mids and bass, and the Folded Motion Tweeter was detailed and airy. I still regret letting them go.

I'll let you know whether or not the Dali's are smoother. Definitely know by end of week.  

I got a pair of revel f35’s in white for sale too. Great speakers. I have their larger brothers in my dedicated audio room