Floorstander recommendation

[twinkletoes]

I think you might be surprised. I use my speakers in a smaller room and they are great.
What I cannot understand is people buying smaller standmounts and then thinking they might need a subwoofer..... Economical nonsense....
I would agree with your thinking on the Revels as my speakers are American as well, bearing in mind that any replacement parts might be hard to come by compared to our home grown speakers, always assuming the OP is a UK resident.

Dont get me wrong they can work ) but I find you have to be able to move them around a fair bit. and the OP's room looks very tight on space at least in the photo. Like I say an unpopular opinion.

 

[twinkletoes]

The Revels do review well albeit quite limited content..... I'm assuming these are a higher end than your normal "budget brand", and at £799, plays right into my budget.... But, it's all about hearing them, as you say...

Revel dont give there products to alot of rags to review. The others brands certainly have a louder voice when it comes to reviews. personally they'd be top of the list but thats just me. have fun with the auditioning process!

 

[Al ears]

Revel dont give there products to alot of rags to review. The others brands certainly have a louder voice when it comes to reviews. personally they'd be top of the list but thats just me. have fun with the auditioning process!

Not too sure what you mean about that. Being American they dont tend to be reviewed very often in the UK press, however, they don't need to be for obvious reasons.

 

[gasolin]

Wharfedale Linton 85th Heritage with stands are 1195

Wharfedale LINTON Heritage Speakers with Wharfedale LINTON Heritage Stands

The Wharfedale LINTON represents one of the most iconic models in the long history of Wharfedale loudspeakers.

www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk

Kef Q750 999

KEF Q750 Floorstanding Speakers

The KEF Q750 Floorstanding Speakers is the intermediate model for the Q Series floorstanders. Featuring the KEF signature Uni-Q driver array paired with an impressive 165mm (6.5 inch) aluminium bass driver and two matching ABRs, the Q750 delivers astonishing sonic reproduction.

www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk

Q Acoustics 5040 999

Q Acoustics 5040 Floorstanding Speakers

The Q Acoustics 5040 is a notably compact floorstander with a modest footprint - which means it’s ideal for those environments where space is at a premium but the desire for full-scale audio excitement (as well a visual gratification) is strong. Supplied with magnetically fixed grilles.

www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk

Measured to have a very high sensitivity https://www.i-fidelity.net/testberichte/hifi/q-acoustics-5040/seite-6.html

 

[Dom]

I have heard the Q Acoustics 5040 and with suitable Hi-Fi can sound wonderfully clear.

 

[nopiano]

I have heard the Q Acoustics 5040 and with suitable Hi-Fi can sound wonderfully clear.

Yes, that’s what I’ve read too. They seem to have voiced them brighter than the popular 3000 series, which means they possibly sound more ‘competitive’ with Monitor Audio, PMC, B&W and suchlike, and ideally require more refined amps and sources.

I can’t think of anything I’d go out of my way to hear that’s not already been mentioned, other than B&W if you like vivid. Though I’d suggest the OP hears the Wharfedale Evo 4.3 as well as the 4.4. It’s probably just me, but more often than not I don’t like the ‘top’ model as much as the next one down.

 

[Dom]

The top model is usually there greatest but it's interesting that you prefer the 4.3 over the 4.4.

 

[matthewpianist]

True, unless OP is prepared to go second-hand although he doesn't state that.

Even secondhand, it would be hard to find a good pair. They hold value very well.

 

[Bgray71]

Update.......
First of all, thanks everyone for all of your valued and much appreciated feedback/comments... 🙌🏼
OK, have listened extensively to the following......
Wharf Diamond 12.4
Wharf Evo 4.4
Dali Oberon 5
Q Acoustics 3050i
Didn't get to listen to the Revel Concerta2 as it meant a 120 mile each way drive......

All sound well, but then heard the Focal Aria 926......And at a CRAZY relative Price Point of £815.....!!
Given the competitive PP and an unbelievable Audition with the mentioned Audiolab 6000 gear, I've pulled the trigger on these beauties..... Piano Black (Hi Gloss) too....... Look and sound Beautiful !!

Cannot tell you how impressed and gushing I am over these.... 😍
Thanks again for your input... 👏🏼👏🏼

 

[plastic penguin]

Update.......
First of all, thanks everyone for all of your valued and much appreciated feedback/comments... 🙌🏼
OK, have listened extensively to the following......
Wharf Diamond 12.4
Wharf Evo 4.4
Dali Oberon 5
Q Acoustics 3050i
Didn't get to listen to the Revel Concerta2 as it meant a 120 mile each way drive......

All sound well, but then heard the Focal Aria 926......And at a CRAZY relative Price Point of £815.....!!
Given the competitive PP and an unbelievable Audition with the mentioned Audiolab 6000 gear, I've pulled the trigger on these beauties..... Piano Black (Hi Gloss) too....... Look and sound Beautiful !!

Cannot tell you how impressed and gushing I am over these.... 😍
Thanks again for your input... 👏🏼👏🏼

Congrats. Enjoy your new bundles.

 

[nopiano]

Update.......
First of all, thanks everyone for all of your valued and much appreciated feedback/comments... 🙌🏼
OK, have listened extensively to the following......
Wharf Diamond 12.4
Wharf Evo 4.4
Dali Oberon 5
Q Acoustics 3050i
Didn't get to listen to the Revel Concerta2 as it meant a 120 mile each way drive......

All sound well, but then heard the Focal Aria 926......And at a CRAZY relative Price Point of £815.....!!
Given the competitive PP and an unbelievable Audition with the mentioned Audiolab 6000 gear, I've pulled the trigger on these beauties..... Piano Black (Hi Gloss) too....... Look and sound Beautiful !!

Cannot tell you how impressed and gushing I am over these.... 😍
Thanks again for your input... 👏🏼👏🏼

Wow, that’s a stonking bargain for speakers that were almost two grand a decade ago. So glad you were able to audition for yourself too.

In case you’ve not seen it, the estimable Andrew Everard, who once wrote for WHF and now does so for Gramophone and Hifi News, penned this thorough review on his own page. https://andreweverard.com/2013/08/31/review-focal-aria-926-loudspeakers/

 

[Bgray71]

Wow, that’s a stonking bargain for speakers that were almost two grand a decade ago. So glad you were able to audition for yourself too.

In case you’ve not seen it, the estimable Andrew Everard, who once wrote for WHF and now does so for Gramophone and Hifi News, penned this thorough review on his own page. https://andreweverard.com/2013/08/31/review-focal-aria-926-loudspeakers/

Crazy !! Just read this about an hour ago... 😂
Awesome, reassuring review, but still had to listen to them... Absolutely buzzing !!.
They're BIG, but stunning 👍🏼👍🏼

 

[plastic penguin]

Crazy !! Just read this about an hour ago... 😂
Awesome, reassuring review, but still had to listen to them... Absolutely buzzing !!.
They're BIG, but stunning 👍🏼👍🏼

Pleased you are enjoying them. 👍

 

[plastic penguin]

Wow, that’s a stonking bargain for speakers that were almost two grand a decade ago. So glad you were able to audition for yourself too.

In case you’ve not seen it, the estimable Andrew Everard, who once wrote for WHF and now does so for Gramophone and Hifi News, penned this thorough review on his own page. https://andreweverard.com/2013/08/31/review-focal-aria-926-loudspeakers/

Pity Andrew doesn't make the occasional post on here. Enjoyed his knowledge and wit

 

[Darc74]

I had great success pairing the 6000A with Q Acoustics 3050i. The Audiolab really gripped the Qs and got the best out of them.

I have the same speakers and amp along with the 6000CDT, Rega Planar 2 and Bluesound Node. Very happy with it.

 

[Juzzie Wuzzie]

That price is less than 50% / fell of a back a truck styles. Well done.