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Revel Salon 2 vs. Revel Studio 2

I am thinking of either of these as my next speaker. I had some Von Schweikert VR4SRs for a couple of years before this. I have been messing around listening to some smaller speakers and monitors. I want something full range. All that I can read suggests the Revels will perfectly suit my system and tastes (Parasound JC-1 amps). My room is 18x26x8 and is wood floor on joists with carpet (no slab) I've always struggled to get real bass in this room. The VS were pretty good down really low but suffered in the mid bass region. I can pretty much do what I want in this room, but it is my living room so I don't want tube traps and treatments all over it.

I like the idea of the smaller size of the Studios but don't want to sacrifice to much either. Hearing these for myself is out of the question since there is no dealer anywhere near that has them.

Just wondering if anyone has done some real comparing of these and can offer up some advice.

Thanks, Ryan
ejlif
psacanli
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Ejlif, Shadorne has a good point mentioning the use of separate sub bass with the Studio; however, in my opinion, because "most" bass problems can be addressed with room treatment I recommend going with the Salons.
You will receive the benefit of all the efforts Revel could make to provide a beautifully integrated full range speaker. IMHO,it will be "impossible" for you to come anywhere close to what they have achieved by buying a sub--different amps in the sub, different cables/lengths, an additional crossover, and positioning will not address that there is a second location for low bass, you will not match the seamless integration of the single Salons. Go for the gold-Salons; option 2 is not even close. Happy listening!
psacanli
535 posts
 
If you do consider the Studio/subs options please advise us of your projected costs analysis, all factors in. It will be interesting.
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kr4
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Psacanli wrote: Ejlif, Shadorne has a good point mentioning the use of separate sub bass with the Studio; however, in my opinion, because "most" bass problems can be addressed with room treatment ...." That is true but low bass problems are soluble with very large elements and many find these unacceptable.

Kal
acoustat6
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Ejlif said, "I can pretty much do what I want in this room, but it is my living room so I don't want tube traps and treatments all over it."

Well they could use that statement in the Audiophile dictionary .... look under oxymoron.

And yet you wonder why you cannot get good bass in the room?
Bob
psacanli
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Re your bass. You don't need tube traps "all over the room".
Some carefully placed furniture & decor can make a world of difference. Most rooms I see have far to little furniture in them. Furniture is a friend -ni=ot a foe- in getting good sound from a room.
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