My dealer has gotten mixed responses from Harman to that very question, and I have read similar answers from other dealers. No doubt they (Harman) are being very cagey, but the general responses have been either "we're researching that" or "the new Be series fills that spot". Long way of saying "I don't know".
I asked the dealer from this thread that question and you got ALL of his responses spot on... and in order I think... concluding with "I don't know". You're good Don... you're very good... lol.
Good to see the boxes are in fantastic condition. I've received many orders of full speakers lines plus backup inventory so many thousands of items and nothing damaged. It happens all the time and when they screw up put the screws to them. They are paid for the service.
Exciting. When will they be hooked up and playing?
Awesome!!! That’s how they should be when shipped via freight so excellent! I actually had to buy a dolly when I got my salon2s to safely bring it in the house with minimal effort.
You do realize this is like really getting into a tv show and having the “to be continued message” pop up, it’s very disappointing. Now isn't a good time for a vacation while we are waiting!!I am leaving in the morning,for10 days. So, I'm just hoping to have a friend help me get them in, from the garage, this evening. May not even get them unpacked tonight.
Seems like the answer is buy the latest item. Time doesn’t stand still but the Salon2 was Revel’s goal to make the best speaker possible. You can see that quality in the design of the sculpted 2.5” baffle etc., it just looks like a quality product.
My friend helped me get them in, then I unpacked one. Had to call him to help me unpack the second one. And then, you know it. I pushed the old speakers backwards and hooked up the Revels. Ended up getting to bed five hours later ( no discipline! jeez!! ) and leaving on my trip at 7 PM, instead of the anticipated 9 or 10 AM. I can still got lost for hours listening to them... LOL
Congratulations
I noticed that too and asked him about it, this past week. He has sold out of the Salon2 forever, no more stock or production. He has decided to not sell online, but only his store in Fairfax, VA. I'm the OP of this thread, which has come to an ironic conclusion. After having mine since mid July, I realize that my tinnitus is impacting my enjoyment more than I knew. Once I sat in front of the Salon2s as a viable reference, I realized how distracting the ringing in my ears has grown to be. So, I'm selling out and abandoning the hobby. It's been a fun 50 year run and reached, what I think is the top of the heap with the Salons... just too late for my ears to be fully able to appreciate. So, my mahogany Salons, a couple months old, $9995 plus shipping. I've also got a McIntosh MC7300 (300wpc) for $2500 plus shipping. I'm going to post these for sale on ASR shortly. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650018983-revel-salon2-in-mahogany-purchased-new-july7-2023/
I'm sorry to hear that you tinnitus has progressed to this degree. How awful for you to have discovered such a performant set of speakers only to have that enjoyment ruined by ringing. I have tinnitus but it is manageable and most of the time I can "tune it out". I hope you find some other means of enjoyment in the future. Do headphones or IEM's have the same effect? Also have you seen the new treatment for tinnitus discussed here on ASR? https://www.lenire.com/about/
Thanks. I'm following Amir's progress with his tinnitus. Mine is constant and loud, but I've had it forever and it doesn't bother me, except when listening to music and knowing how it adulterates seemingly the midrange frequencies. The Salons answered a lot of questions and I'm glad that I've got the opportunity to know, rather than guess. Listening to IEM or headphones isn't as bad and I'll keep those, but it's not the same... lol.
Can you do a narrow eq notch where the tinnitus is likely to be exacerbated? What sort of therapies have you tried?
