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Revel GEM or Wilson Cub 2 ?

I am thinking about upgrading my beloved Wilson Audio "Cub 1" speakers, which function really great in my 19 m² room. Now I have the chance to purchase one of the aforementioned speakers. From what I have read about the speakers I prefer the Revel.

- Has anyone ever compared the Revel GEM to the Cub2?
- Is the GEM capable of delivering enough bass? I was quite surprised, how good the Cub 1 performed in that area and need a speaker that can deliver at least 50 hz at higher volumes.
- Would the Revel F-50 be a good pick for my room or is it just too big?
- Any other suggestions?

Thanks very much!

Best regards,

Benedikt
prof_wuensche

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prof_wuensche OP
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First of all thanks to everybody for the helpful advices!

I just got an offer for an Revel Ultima System including two (!) Sub-15 and the LE-1 and the Gems. According to German (retail) prices, the asking price seems to be very fair. It is about 5500 EURO. Retail prices in Germany should have been about 35000 Euro...

I know about the importance of listening to any speaker by oneself but since the seller is 500 Km away from me, I would like to ask the Audiogon members first:

1.) What do you think of the combination Gem/LE-1/2 Sub-15? Would it be an upgrade compared to my Wilson Cubs? Will 2 Sub-15 be too much for my 20 m² room?
2.) Would you prefer the combination of the Gems with the B-15 (integrated amplifier, many possibilities to adjust)? It should be possible to get the Gems with the B-15 for 5000€.
3.)I don´t exactly know, if the crossover in the LE-1 has just a (fixed) high pass filter (80 Hz) to play with the Gems or if it can be adjusted?

Thank you,

Benedikt
prof_wuensche OP
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I´m sorry for confusing you. My room has only 20m². 2 channel stereo only!

I don´t need a speaker being capable of playing at high volumes but it should offer full range sound at low/medium to slightly higher volumes.
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