Two great speakers. Trouble is, at this level it really all comes down to personal preference and system synergy, because all speakers are pretty damn good at this price level. By the way, what upstream electronics are you running and what's your room situation? These are big variables. Reading between the lines, it sounds to me as if you really like the Revels, but you didn't really fall in love with them to the point where you said to yourself -- I GOTTA HAVE'EM!!! To me, at this price level, you have to be fiercely triggered to the I GOTTA HAVE'EM level, or you're just compromising. So, while you've identified two excellent speakers, there are many others in this price range that could very well trigger that enthusiasm. Here are some others you should definitely explore if at all possible (especially if you don't get that I GOTTA HAVE'EM response) as they all do their own wonderful things that might give you that big jolt...
Vandersteen Quattro
Joseph Audio Perspective
ProAc D48R
Usher BE10
Boenicke W11
Silverline Bolero Supreme
ATC active 40
Not to muddy the waters, but until you hear THE ONE that just knocks you back on your heels, you owe it to yourself to keep looking. FWIW, and best of luck in your search!
Vandersteen Quattro
Joseph Audio Perspective
ProAc D48R
Usher BE10
Boenicke W11
Silverline Bolero Supreme
ATC active 40
Not to muddy the waters, but until you hear THE ONE that just knocks you back on your heels, you owe it to yourself to keep looking. FWIW, and best of luck in your search!