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It is odd that they didn't match up the grill colors to match the SP8 & SP10 in walnut.Has anyone else noticed that earlier versions of the walnut cabinet were marketed with the black grilles (as shown on Erin's review page), but current revisions only show the walnut cabinet with the white grilles? Maybe they're assuming anyone who wants the black and walnut look will just run them with the grille off, but I'd much prefer the walnut cabinet with the original black grilles.
Agree... a shame they didn't go for the tapered/curved type cab.Impressive results. Looks could be better.
iirc the sale price on the F228Be was around $7000 a pair or more (and list is 11k, btw). That is not apples to apples with the 888, especially since, as we have seen with the SP10 and SP8, the Mofi's are also reasonably likely to go on sale. Granted 7k isn't hugely far away from 5k, but to be strictly fair, Revel does make a speaker that sometimes sells for 5k - the F226Be - but it also has a list price higher than the 888. While the tweeter on the Revel is probably more satisfying than the 888, as a total package I'm pretty sure a fair number of people would prefer the overall range of the 888 over the F226Be.I prefer the Revel F228Be. Better dispersion, less distortion and they look considerably nicer to me. On sale the Revel 228Be was within $1000 of the 888. Once I installed the F228Be I was surprised how little audible difference there was between them and my F328Be speakers. The front port on the F228Be really reinforces the bass in a medium room compared to the dual rear ports on the F328Be. They are both awesome speakers but after comparing both in the same house the only reason I can see going with the F328Be is if your room is absolutely HUGE.
To each their own- I like the boxy look. I had the SP10's in my house and I can say they definitely have "presence".Agree... a shame they didn't go for the tapered/curved type cab.
They also come in black and white as well as walnut... I'd probably prefer the black ones, if ignoring the boxy look.
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iirc the sale price on the F228Be was around $7000 a pair or more (and list is 11k, btw). That is not apples to apples with the 888, especially since, as we have seen with the SP10 and SP8, the Mofi's are also reasonably likely to go on sale. Granted 7k isn't hugely far away from 5k, but to be strictly fair, Revel does make a speaker that sometimes sells for 5k - the F226Be - but it also has a list price higher than the 888. While the tweeter on the Revel is probably more satisfying than the 888, as a total package I'm pretty sure a fair number of people would prefer the overall range of the 888 over the F226Be.
Source point 888 vs March Audio UkkonenYou should be so lucky!
in Australia … $10,000![]()
More like $11K actually... as we know it's not just the exchange rate either.in Australia … $10,000![]()
While I was writing this thread I was thinking about the Ukkonen and how it would measure once finished (AFAIK it is still being tweaked).Source point 888 vs March Audio Ukkonen
Or Wharfedale Elysian
You do get 2x 8 woofers in a rather large cab though
Actually, the F228Be was offered on sale for $3475 shipped with no negotiation.
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Revel F228Be Floorstanding Loudspeaker (single)
The Revel Performa F228Be is a powerful and elegant 3-way, dual 8-inch floorstanding loudspeaker that sets a new world standard in performance. Using the award-winning Performa3 F208 as the starting point, virtually every component was re-engineered to extract the finest details, the highest...theaudiosolutions.com
However, I was able to purchase a new walnut pair for $6,000 with negotiation. The pear shaped enclosure of the Revel F228Be is much more appealing than the boxy 888. Plus, the white 8" Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) Aluminum drivers are beautiful when the screens are off and sound absolutely fantastic. Not to mention the superior 1" Beryllium tweeter. The $1000 difference was well worth it to me. You certainly don't have to settle for the boxy design of the 888.
I like both of these designs, I sit relatively close my speakers (5-6ft) and move around a lot side to side and up and down (I have young children). Wish the 888's vertical dispersion with the F228BE's front ports where an option.
Thanks I'll look further into it. Local shop here has the F228BE and another shop sells the 888. for now the Buchardt A10s give me full range at lower volumesThe vertical dispersion on the F228Be is fantastic. You can get up and walk all round the room and the wide dispersion lets it sound great everywhere. That front port on the F228Be offers significant punch. I was really surprised how well they compare to my F328Be with three 8" drivers. Very nice speaker design.
Well optics is subjective - I really don't like the look of revel speakers (they have this "cheap american" look to me) and would always prefer the look of the mofi.You certainly don't have to settle for the boxy design of the 888.
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