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  1. #1
    Join Date: Feb 2016

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    I'm Peter.

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    Just acquired these fabulous speakers. I guess not a manufacture that comes to mind, as Revolver was a turntable manufacturer in the days of old.

    Anyway, this is not a review, more a statement of complete surprise!

    Over the last 50 years or so, I have always been a Tannoy / Kef lover. I thought my last pair of Kef 105/3's were the absolute dogs but these speakers take enjoyment levels to the next high.

    Many will argue / disapprove but these are the finest speakers that I have ever had the pleasure to listen to.

    Anybody heard these? Or any comments.

    I guess at the £8500 asking price is out there!!!! and many other choices are available. But perhaps a combination of speakers and room acoustics that make these very special? Who knows?

    They do it for me, that's for sure.

    Peter




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    HFW gave them a good write up back in about 2006. Three way, quality drivers, big cab, decent size bass unit. What's not to like? Are they sealed or ported?
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

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    Hi Macca,

    The design is based on a split box. The bass unit is bottom vented (so effectively a bass reflex design) the top box containing the mid and tweeter is a sealed unit.
    I understand that this particular unit was designed by Mike Jewitt (Ex Haybrook) & Charles Greenlees (Ex JPW)
    There is also now a bigger bother... the Cygnis Gold.

    A Fab British built speaker, for sure.


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    I was one of the original HFW reviewers and remember them well as they were one of my first reviews at the magazine.

    They remain one of my all-time favourite passive loudspeakers.
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    Wow, I'm obviously impressed as you were when you done the review. To be honest, I've never heard the like!! It's almost like they are completely invisible and just so musical


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    I recall they were known as the swing-bins.
    I wonder why?




    I heard them at a London Show or two. Very nice indeed!
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    revolver made some lovely speakers , I have a pair rw16 . seen these many times in the world class section in hi fi world . they look lovely and look forward to hearing more about them
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