Came across this review that had a short comparison between the CS1.7 and the F208.
https://hometheaterreview.com/revel-performa3-f208-floorstanding-speaker-reviewed/?page=2
Interestingly enough, the F208 is sort of like what the new Thiel would have made.
https://hometheaterreview.com/revel-performa3-f208-floorstanding-speaker-reviewed/?page=2
Thanks to its phase-coherent design, the $3,999/pair Thiel CS1.7 delivers an incredible (and natural) wraparound ambience, but it can't approach the Revels' dynamics and bass response.
Interestingly enough, the F208 is sort of like what the new Thiel would have made.