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Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference

Guys, I am new here and have been following many topics here. I am like an audio enthusiast (not a audiophile by any means) and just did my 2 channel stereo with B&W 702 S2 with Naim Unity atom: It is also connected to TV via optical cable in living room. They sound very good overall and am happy with it.
Now, I am planning to complete a home theater in basement: I am considering 2 options.
1. Either using my B&W 702 S2 as part of 7.1.4 set up in basement and get a new 2 channel stereo.
2. Keeping the current set up in living room and buy a separate set of speakers in basement for 2 channel stereo for music and L/R for home theater.
I went to audition B&W 802 D3 and 803 D3 at Houston, while I was on business trip. At the same place, I auditioned Audiosolutions Figaro L and XL. Those speakers sound "amazing". The sound stage, bass were excellent. The mid were very good. The highs were not as good as B&W, but very close. I have selected them over B&W 8 series above. I am close to get Figaro L. But, have heard a lot of reviews on paradigm persona 3f, revel studio2 and goldener reference (somewhat within the price range, I am willing to pay). Has anybody had to make decision with similar speakers. Any body with expereince with above speakers ?, especially audiosolutions. I will soon go for audition of paradigm, revel studio2 and f228be. Hard to find a goldenear dealer for audition close to Indianapolis. Is there any other speakers in this price range (10-13), that is worth ?. I did audition Focal soprano N2 and very good overall. Still in the list of probables.
I had auditioned Dynaudio contour 60. Not my taste. 
romney80
4diagrams
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GoldenEar Triton One.R
rbgator94
24 posts
 
So if you are considering the GE reference know that it’s an imposing speaker in size..  I actually purchased the One.R which is more manageable  in size and the reviews are just as good if not better because of it’s smaller footprint.   It’s what I’m using for my two channel listening and as the two fronts for my 5.2.4 HT setup.   

my 2 cents 
mitchagain
410 posts
 
If WAF is important, I'd recommend auditioning the Focal Kanta's (2 or 3). It looks much better in person than it does in photos. It's also the only Focal speaker that I like. The top end on the rest of their line is too harsh for my ears  I have not heard the Persona's, but it's interesting how some of the criticism for them reminds me of the typical criticism about Focal's.

While I have not heard the Revel Salon's, I was very impressed by their F206 & F208 models. I have not heard the new "BE" version of either of those speakers yet, but I'm looking forward to eventually hearing them.

Good luck in your search!




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mwatsme
183 posts
 
I've been using GoldenEar Triton3+ for HT duty over a year now, after demo'ing the (then) entire GE line in Austin TX - while on a motorcycle trip. Removed both existing subs - no need for them with GE's. T3+ sound great even with mediocre power from Denon AVR6400H - since it's only powering the mids and tweets. I've never tried them with the better gear I use on the 2-ch system. Mostly because I'm loving the LXmini's there, and infrequently the Martin Logan e-stats.
If I decided to upgrade the GE's, I would only consider going up in the GE line. I find the AMT tweets on the GE's very pleasing, and they jibe well with Martin Logan Motion series (more AMT's) that I use as surrounds and ceiling. 
romney80 OP
150 posts
 
Appreciate all the inputs. Very good points. I am definitely going to audition 3f. It looks stunning on pictures. Revel beryllium speakers (f228be) also has very good reviews. I had heard F206 in past and was really impressed. Am sure f228be will amaze me. I have also included PSB Imagine T3 and Sonus Faber Olympica III in my list to audition. 
Wish Goldenear made other colors. Their reference is too big (60 inch). Will see them in person. Going to start my audition journey next week. 
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