In a number of threads I've posted my intent on purchasing a pair of Revel speakers. Thanks to the sale of my Zu Soul Superflys (which were really cool -- I mean, they had a candy apple green paint job, for crying out loud -- but ultimately were not right for me) and some time saving a few bucks here and there, I am finally ready to purchase.
On Monday I called my dealer and ordered a pair of Revel M105s with the matching speaker stands, which will hopefully arrive by this weekend. I chose the walnut finish and black stands. They will be paired with a Schiit Bifrost DAC and NAD C320BEE integrated amp. They will be placed into service in our great room, which is roughly 20' x 24' by 9', with odd-shaped walls and an open hallway off one corner. Acoustically it is a better space than it would seem, at least when the refrigerator's pump isn't actively running.
I chose the M105s because I wanted a truly neutral speaker that got out of the way of the music, and that is what I found with the M105s. In my auditioning, I felt that they did nothing to draw attention to themselves, either negatively (as in distortion, frequency response deviations, etc. that makes you pay attention to the gear instead of the music) or positively (as in distortion, etc. that is pleasing or exciting, but ultimately distracting). I did consider the M106s as well, however, since I intend to add a subwoofer later, I felt that the M105s, with their 5.25 midrange driver, were ultimately the better choice due to their slightly better tweeter/midrange integration. I did also audition the F206s and F208s. The F208s would have overpowered my room. The F206s would have worked, however my space really requires subwoofer reinforcement for good bass, and the extra cost of floorstanders felt unnecessary given my intent to add a sub. I also like that the bookshelves aren't as physically imposing in the space.
I do intend on adding a sub when I'm able (most likely a Revel B110), as well as upgrading the NAD integrated, either to a better integrated or to separates, but that decision is still a few years off.
Once the speakers are here and set up, I'll be sure to add a picture or two.
On Monday I called my dealer and ordered a pair of Revel M105s with the matching speaker stands, which will hopefully arrive by this weekend. I chose the walnut finish and black stands. They will be paired with a Schiit Bifrost DAC and NAD C320BEE integrated amp. They will be placed into service in our great room, which is roughly 20' x 24' by 9', with odd-shaped walls and an open hallway off one corner. Acoustically it is a better space than it would seem, at least when the refrigerator's pump isn't actively running.
I chose the M105s because I wanted a truly neutral speaker that got out of the way of the music, and that is what I found with the M105s. In my auditioning, I felt that they did nothing to draw attention to themselves, either negatively (as in distortion, frequency response deviations, etc. that makes you pay attention to the gear instead of the music) or positively (as in distortion, etc. that is pleasing or exciting, but ultimately distracting). I did consider the M106s as well, however, since I intend to add a subwoofer later, I felt that the M105s, with their 5.25 midrange driver, were ultimately the better choice due to their slightly better tweeter/midrange integration. I did also audition the F206s and F208s. The F208s would have overpowered my room. The F206s would have worked, however my space really requires subwoofer reinforcement for good bass, and the extra cost of floorstanders felt unnecessary given my intent to add a sub. I also like that the bookshelves aren't as physically imposing in the space.
I do intend on adding a sub when I'm able (most likely a Revel B110), as well as upgrading the NAD integrated, either to a better integrated or to separates, but that decision is still a few years off.
Once the speakers are here and set up, I'll be sure to add a picture or two.