Valid point. Although, comparing these CSDs is difficult when the scales are different. @amirm can this scale be normalized?
Valid point. Although, comparing these CSDs is difficult when the scales are different. @amirm can this scale be normalized?
... and last but not least, it would be beneficial to use a period-based scale instead of a time-based scale.A different perspective would help too:
They can be had for notably less than retail and several reviews now, including Amir's, show that they offer great performance and visual appeal to those looking ng for this type of finish.
We also have to remember that this is an MSRP $900 speaker. No one should pay anywhere near that for them. $6-$700 on a bad day is more realistic.
Where are you finding them for much less than retail? I've been looking for a month in the United States and haven't been able to find them discounted.
Not practically. Noise floor in my room varies and so does the output of the speaker. I mess with the parameters to get something decent out of it but it just won't be that good ever. The only time it is useful is if you are chasing something you know about and tune the parameters to get what you want.Valid point. Although, comparing these CSDs is difficult when the scales are different. @amirm can this scale be normalized?
Where are you finding them for much less than retail? I've been looking for a month in the United States and haven't been able to find them discounted.
I'll reply openly for others to see in case they are interested. I contacted Rex Anderson who is a prevalent poster on AVS forums. I think part of his job might be to actually post on AVS forums in the Revel thread, but don't quote me on that. He works for The Screening Room, a home theater sales/design/installation company that is also prevalent on AVS forums. Hope this helps
I’ve order 3 M16 as well to try for my front L/C/R from Rex as well. If decide to go with F35/F36 and a center later I’ll use them for surrounds instead. Looking forward to receiving them.Thank you Bear123 for the heads up. Ordered a pair of M16 along with stands. Rex was really helpful and gave me an amazing deal.
Sean Olive uses them in his bedroom setup:
View attachment 61429
I'm really enjoying this Revel M16-Arcam SA10 setup in my bedroom, connected to an Apple TV.
The Harman Kardon Go and Play below it is Blue-toothed to an Alexa Amazon Echo Dot mostly used for news, weather, telling time/alarm, and controlling the lights. I say goodnight and it turns off all the lights and tells me to get some beauty sleep although I don't need it![]()
I also use the HK outdoors around the pool for music since it has a battery. I don't know of a better sounding portable speaker. Period. It will be a sad day when we stop making them.
Source:
Do you think it's overkill to use the M16 as surrounds ( LCR: Revel F208 and C208)?
If you have room to put stands or use a speaker mount I think they would work great as surround. The S16 is ready to mount and is much shallower if you don't have the room.Do you think it's overkill to use the M16 as surrounds ( LCR: Revel F208 and C208)?
The way the M16 measures I would think they would be great. In an HT situation, I can't imagine you could tell the difference with the M16/M106.I'd use their stands. Was asking since M16s are cheaper than M105 or M106 (that are Performa3 like the other speakers I have).