Revel F-30 vs Meadowlark Shearwater "Hot Rod"

I have owned the shearwater hotrods which are nice but have found real happiness in a used pair of AP Virgos. The Revels are big and ugly with a reasonably tranparent midrange but a real lack of cohesiveness in the bass.

I have to agree with Bartucz regarding the Shearwater hot rods and the AP Tempo speakers, both are tops in the 3-3.5K price range. But, where he really hits the nail on the head is his reference to the Meadowlark herron i speakers. These speakers produce bass that most other speakers only dream about. They also have great imaging and detail even at low levels. They easily justify their $5500 price. Keep an eye out on the net because I have seen them go for $3500-$4200 used, in good condition (you have to make sure they are the i version). I got a great deal on my pair from a dealer in CT. I read to many horror stories about buying used speakers to risk it.