John Atkinson: "The best speakers I've ever used in my room were the Revel Salon2's"

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PacMan said:
I just refered to this RMAF-meeting in October 2011: Nothing more, nothing less.
I assume that the members of this forum has eyes: Then they see the date of the meeting being held was October 16, 2011.
If you have not noticed that date: Please see the first two seconds of the video.
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I'm not talking about the date of the video, but I thought you understood that by now. But then, members don't "has" eyes, they have eyes. I'm talking about the tone of your comments and the point Myles was trying to make. The point Myles was trying to make is that years have passed by since JA made those comments and in the meanwhile, he has listened to and measured a bunch of new speakers and the Salon2 is no longer the speaker he would pack up for the famed desert island.
 
Myles B. Astor said:
Actually to be factually correct, I wrote in my review that I didn't see myself owning dynamic speakers. Not Magico. And I think that's fair enough statement from electrostatic lovers. That said, I have had numerous dynamic speakers in my listening room and reviewed and liked some of them too (as well as Magnepans too).

But again my comment had nothing to do with Salons but the context the quote was used. And no one has addressed that other than picking on my being off by 6 months out of four years. Can we say Benghazi?
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I'm pretty sure you posted that in a topic thread on Magico (likely in other places as well). And my point was that opinions are many, varied and changeable; you were just a handy example.
 
cost analogies are problematic to say the least, at 14 grand Maggie 20.7s are a rip-off compared to Acoustat 2+2s that can be had for under a thou...that kinda thing. regardless, the Salons are superlative speakers (even the Mk Is) if it weren't for the kitschy '90s styling I'd probably have a set of Mk Is right now.
 
Alpinist said:
In my opinion, the two speakers that have withstood the test of time best over the last 8 - 10 years are the Revel Salon 2's and the Sonus Faber Stradivari. After 8 - 10 years, these are still the speakers of choice, even for new purchase, by a number of members of Audio Shark. And we're a pretty tough crowd. ;) The best way to future proof a speaker is to build it right the first time and build it to last.

Ken
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Dynaudio C4 and C1 also have stood the test of time and were reviewer favs.
 
puroagave said:
cost analogies are problematic to say the least, at 14 grand Maggie 20.7s are a rip-off compared to Acoustat 2+2s that can be had for under a thou...that kinda thing. regardless, the Salons are superlative speakers (even the Mk Is) if it weren't for the kitschy '90s styling I'd probably have a set of Mk Is right now.
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I don't know about that. I lived with 2+2's and modified ServoCharge amps for over 10 years; there's not much the 20.7's don't do much better, ​IMO.
 
It's all personal preference. No speaker is perfect, they're all compromises. We just pick the one we want, and factor in a lot of other things. It always boils down to synergy of equipment, room, and listening habits and preferences.
 
John Atkinson: "The best speakers I've ever used in my room were the Revel Sa...

IMHO, the Salon 2's are an unbeatable value today IF paired with the right electronics. I loved mine when I owned them and their world class tweeter made for hours of fatigue free listening. Like anything, synergy is key. Considering Salon 2's can be had on the used market for $12k ish, that's a tough speaker to beat for the $$$. They aren't perfect (no speaker is), but with the right "soulful" electronics, they can be made to sound magnificent.


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MDP said:
It's all personal preference. No speaker is perfect, they're all compromises. We just pick the one we want, and factor in a lot of other things. It always boils down to synergy of equipment, room, and listening habits and preferences.
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Very true, and for me, luck plays a big role. I do a lot of research before buying something, but at the end of the day, every purchase is a blind purchase. So far, everything I kept has exceeded my expectations. I have to admit I wish I could roll gear through here for comparison, but that is just a dream.
 
JA also was gaga over Halcro back in the day. Now he thinks Pass is his fav. Cant think of two more different amps. Just sayin'...things change.
 
Does not really matter what JA or anyone else thinks in the end. It's what works best for your own room and preferences.
 
audioarcher said:
Does not really matter what JA or anyone else thinks in the end. It's what works best for your own room and preferences.
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+ 1. What I enjoy is reading about other members success achieving their audio goals & ultimately achieving great sound/synergy. There is only one "best" speaker....the speaker that is best for your own tastes in the context of your system, room & budget. Also there is no such thing as the "holy grail" as they keep making a better grail! Just enjoy the music! :)
 
MDP said:
It's all personal preference. No speaker is perfect, they're all compromises. We just pick the one we want, and factor in a lot of other things. It always boils down to synergy of equipment, room, and listening habits and preferences.
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I agree.

I've never heard the any of the Magico S and Q series or any of the Raidhos.

When I was shopping for speakers four years ago, I did listen to Revel Salon 2s, PMC EB1s and WA Sophia 3s all powered by big ARC monos.

The Revel Salon 2s and PMC EB1s were very good, but when I heard the Neal Smith Quintet Live at Smalls on the S3s, I was sold.
 
Well boys, it seems time has not changed his opinion.

I just asked John his top three speakers under $20,000 and he said:

1. Revel Ultima Salon2
2. Triangle Signature Delta
3. Sony SS-AR2ES
 
I'd be pretty confident if JA brought in a pair of TSW Apogee Diva Ultimates, he might very well proffer a different view. Though as always a lot depends on how good or bad the speakers couple with the room. The Divas need a lot of room and power to breath & being dipole, need an even front wall and symetrical room. At the end of the day JA is just giving a subjective opinion based on the speakers he has had in his room, so as always YMMV.
 
Mike said:
Well boys, it seems time has not changed his opinion.

I just asked John his top three speakers under $20,000 and he said:

1. Revel Ultima Salon2
2. Triangle Signature Delta
3. Sony SS-AR2ES
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Well not often I agree with JA "completely"-ha!


But in my listening impressions of the speakers he mentioned --and compared to the brands outlines by posters-- and especially my extended time with Magicos

The Revels are a superior Transducer to them-- with second place to the Sony's--kudos to them for having a go in the veritable "Shark Tank "of Hi End Speakers

My personal opinion only

Bruce
 
Mike said:
Well boys, it seems time has not changed his opinion.

I just asked John his top three speakers under $20,000 and he said:

1. Revel Ultima Salon2
2. Triangle Signature Delta
3. Sony SS-AR2ES
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Hi Mike

Very cool you were able to ask him what he thought about and some interesting choices there with Triangle and Sony SS-AR2ES. I'm curious as I may have missed the question on this thread but is it the best speaker he's had in his room or the best speaker under 20,000 he had in his room? Would be curious to see what his choices were if that dollar threshold were removed.
 
hiro100 said:
Hi Mike

Very cool you were able to ask him what he thought about and some interesting choices there with Triangle and Sony SS-AR2ES. I'm curious as I may have missed the question on this thread but is it the best speaker he's had in his room or the best speaker under 20,000 he had in his room? Would be curious to see what his choices were if that dollar threshold were removed.
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I thought JA has spoken on what speaker he would cart off to the famed desert island. It sounds like Mike asked him a very pointed question with regards to cost.
 
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