Revel Performa F208

joecoulson
joecoulson Posts: 4,943
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Anyone had experience with these? I have been watching some on CL for a while now and they are just calling me. They would slot right in where the 705’s are now
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,465
    what these
    https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/eld/d/los-angeles-fs-amplifier-speaker/6780507220.html

    look nice
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Different ones. But yeah those look nice.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    I have plenty of experience as I sold them when they first came out and think they are fantastic sounding speakers.
    They are smooth up top with a beautiful clear warm top end. The mid bass is clean and inviting. The bass hits hard but is quick and accurate. I see no reason to not own these wonderful speakers.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    Always liked Revel speakers myself though I haven't heard this particular model yet.
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  • Gerres26
    Gerres26 Posts: 864
    I was just reading some reviews on those f208s just the other day. They seem pretty well received for the most part as being a very balanced speaker.

    Not to steal the thread but does anyone have any experience with Dynaudio Contour s5.4 speakers? There is a set semi local and they look rather intriguing.
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    A friend of mine has a pair of Revels. Mantis pretty much explained how I feel about them. I find them to have a lack of soundstage and 3D imaging though, It could have been setup issues. I would take the 705’s over my buddies Revels. If Polk could get their quality control under wraps. I had an issue with 2 pairs. Gorgeous build, and sounded great with MIT magnums on them, they just disappeared with that combo. Wish I kept them.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    Gerres26 wrote: »
    I was just reading some reviews on those f208s just the other day. They seem pretty well received for the most part as being a very balanced speaker.

    Not to steal the thread but does anyone have any experience with Dynaudio Contour s5.4 speakers? There is a set semi local and they look rather intriguing.
    Gerres26 wrote: »
    I was just reading some reviews on those f208s just the other day. They seem pretty well received for the most part as being a very balanced speaker.

    Not to steal the thread but does anyone have any experience with Dynaudio Contour s5.4 speakers? There is a set semi local and they look rather intriguing.
    Gerres26 wrote: »
    I was just reading some reviews on those f208s just the other day. They seem pretty well received for the most part as being a very balanced speaker.

    Not to steal the thread but does anyone have any experience with Dynaudio Contour s5.4 speakers? There is a set semi local and they look rather intriguing.
    yes I do. The Contour series speakers are probably arguably the best in class. You will not find many speakers in that retail price area that outperforms them for anything. The Entire Contour series is hands down a superior line of speakers from all the years they have been making them. The S5.4's are simply put AMAZING
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    The guy I bought my MAC from recently had a pair of Revels. Very similar to the set posted in the CL ad above. He played some tunes on em for me. Very detailed presentation, IMO, but maybe a bit lacking (for my taste) in the lower bass regions, but overall very nice sounding pair.

    And quite a nice looking statement piece! :smile:
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  • Gerres26
    Gerres26 Posts: 864
    mantis wrote: »
    yes I do. The Contour series speakers are probably arguably the best in class. You will not find many speakers in that retail price area that outperforms them for anything. The Entire Contour series is hands down a superior line of speakers from all the years they have been making them. The S5.4's are simply put AMAZING

    Well then...I'll have to look into them if they're still available. They looked nice but i know nothing about dynaudio so i wasn't sure about them.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    Gerres26 wrote: »
    mantis wrote: »
    yes I do. The Contour series speakers are probably arguably the best in class. You will not find many speakers in that retail price area that outperforms them for anything. The Entire Contour series is hands down a superior line of speakers from all the years they have been making them. The S5.4's are simply put AMAZING

    Well then...I'll have to look into them if they're still available. They looked nice but i know nothing about dynaudio so i wasn't sure about them.
    You need to experience Dynaudio if you never have or know nothing about them. Think about the detail of B&W, then think of punch of Def Tech, then filter in some Vienna Acoustics finesse with a touch of Martin Logan Depth. Then better all those ideas and memories and you end up with Dynaudio.

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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,812
    Necro-post here, but I think I will be getting a pair of these (F208) tomorrow. Has anybody else here actually picked up a pair of these bang-for-buck champ Revels?
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  • K_M
    K_M Posts: 1,629
    edited August 2022
    https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/revel-f208-tower-speaker-review.13192/


    They measure quite nice over at ASR!
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    The F208 have been on my want list for years after listening to the top Revels at shows.

    For what its worth, if anything at all.... More recently I had a chance to compare the Revel 228Be to some older Boston Acoustic VR and VS speakers. The difference in sound staging was tremendous. The Bostons were more in your face and the Revels produces a huge soundstage.

    The speakers were so different that it really comes down to individual taste. One would have to listen in their own space to really know. IMO, I felt the 228Be need a LARGE space to play in. When I sat further back listening to large orchestra music the sound was amazing. OTOH, I liked the Boston VR3 with some other types of music, rock, pop, etc. for example.

    I wonder if the F208 is similar in sound staging?

    Here are some beauty pics (Not actual arraignment during listening) and links if interested. Page 12 and 13 is where the feedback is. https://www.avsforum.com/threads/revel-performa-228be-vs-boston-acoustics-vr3.3193379/page-12

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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,812
    K_M wrote: »
    https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/revel-f208-tower-speaker-review.13192/


    They measure quite nice over at ASR!

    Saw that. That guy is brutal to some otherwise well thought of speakers.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,812
    WLDock wrote: »
    The F208 have been on my want list for years after listening to the top Revels at shows.

    For what its worth, if anything at all.... More recently I had a chance to compare the Revel 228Be to some older Boston Acoustic VR and VS speakers. The difference in sound staging was tremendous. The Bostons were more in your face and the Revels produces a huge soundstage.

    The speakers were so different that it really comes down to individual taste. One would have to listen in their own space to really know. IMO, I felt the 228Be need a LARGE space to play in. When I sat further back listening to large orchestra music the sound was amazing. OTOH, I liked the Boston VR3 with some other types of music, rock, pop, etc. for example.

    I wonder if the F208 is similar in sound staging?

    Here are some beauty pics (Not actual arraignment during listening) and links if interested. Page 12 and 13 is where the feedback is. https://www.avsforum.com/threads/revel-performa-228be-vs-boston-acoustics-vr3.3193379/page-12


    These will be going in a pretty large space. A 375 sq ft room with 18' cathedral ceilings. It is a lively room and I will probably need to invest in some acoustic treatments.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,812
    Believe the Hype! The F208 are deserving of all the accolades. I drove 8hrs round trip to get these piano black beauties today and I have zero regrets! They are surprising me with everything I throw at them! They love high dynamic range and can handle high wattage without a sweat. I think I'm hitting peaks I never thought I could with my old SS-M9. They reproduce an orchestra better than anything I've heard to date. oq775m9t73vp.jpg
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    They look great! Glad to hear that they sound great as well. Congrats and enjoy!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,553
    Dang you don't waste any time!!
    Congrats they look great
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,581
    Dan Wright (Modwright) was showing with Revel floorstanders at Pacific Audio Fest. I’m not sure which model was playing, but the room was one of my favorites at the show. Very well balanced with a lot of detail. Enjoy the new toys!
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    Congrats!
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,960
    Congrats, very nice.
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    billbillw wrote: »
    They reproduce an orchestra better than anything I've heard to date
    Congrats!
    OK, so the staging must have some trickle down similarities to the 228Be because orchestra selections were great on those.

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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,812
    WLDock wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »
    They reproduce an orchestra better than anything I've heard to date
    Congrats!
    OK, so the staging must have some trickle down similarities to the 228Be because orchestra selections were great on those.

    Not sure about trickle down...more like trickle up. The 228BE was actually designed based on the F208 and improved with better drivers (and probably crossover). But yes, orchestra and big band music were excellent. Really, all genres (if I picked the best recordings) had outstanding imaging. It tends to fall apart with poor recordings. I put a set of Focal JM Labs demo discs on back to back play and everything was outstanding...drum solos, blues, jazz, electronic. The imaging was simply outstanding...
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    Jealous of those JM Lab demo discs. DO WANT.
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,581
    Update: Modwright was using Revel F228be at the Pacific Audio Fest, $11,000.
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