Revel Gem/ B&W 802

Anyone played with a pair of Gems. How do you compare them to a floor standing B&W 802. Will I need to use a sub with the Gems to get enough low end? I'm running a Krell FBP200C.

itsalldark10-30-2001 4:17am

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mg123 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 192 posts 10-30-2001 at 05:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Gems sound more natural and transparent. I have a friend who replaced his 802's with Gems and loves them.
hammy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 176 posts 10-31-2001 at 06:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The gems are 7k with no bass. They are a FANTASTIC speaker but adding a subwoofer could make things worse. BE CAREFUL with that match.
aida_w Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 308 posts 10-31-2001 at 12:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I reckon Hammy is saying that adding a sub to thr GEMs will glue you to the listening chair? In fact the ULTIMA SYSTEM (including the Sub15) is my personal High End for the near and far future. Good luck Tilmann
mg123 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 192 posts 10-31-2001 at 10:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There are gems available under $5000 all the time, with some pairs going for $3700. When I owned mine, I already had a subwoofer which helped, but I think you would be surprised at how much bass you get from them. Their clarity is absolutely superb. Don't pass up Gems without hearing them.
mdorsam Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 58 posts 11-01-2001 at 01:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Guys, I guess... The N802s are in the better league than the Gems: more like between the Studios and the Salons ($15k, on a good day). With the N802s you don't need a subwoofer for clean, clear music.

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