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Atalante 5's

I am still in the hunt for a new set of speakers, previously considering Vandersteen Treo's (https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/considering-vandersteen-treo), but sort of going cold on those for a few reasons. Talking to a very knowledgeable dealer today about my issues with my current QLN 3's, he strongly recommended I take a look at the Revival line, and specifically the 5's. 

Yes, much has already been said about the Atalante's on this site, but let's freshen it up. I have a few big questions:

- I am a low volume listener, 65-70dB, mostly jazz these days. How do these do at low volumes?

- Topmost is, will these overload my 12.5 x 11' room, conspicuously undersized based on Revival's recommendations.

People seem to love the sound, I would be interested to hear from some jazz listeners and low(er) volume listeners to get their impressions. 

Thanks.

zlone
kofibaffour
713 posts
 

@zlone avoid the Chesky. they're mediocre speakers that are frankly an insult. one can DIY better than those speakers. 

joeycastillo
267 posts
 

Look into the Mofi sourcepoint 888. maybe it will suit what you are looking for!

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audioman58
4,603 posts
 

The entry level Rock ports are $38k 

You can pick them up for $18 k and have a end game speaker 

This is what I may do , the next model up is 250 lbs   for me that's a 2 man job 

A great under the radar speaker they don't advertise like 

Magico , wilson, or yg acoustics , European speakers like Marten 

Mbl are getting just too expensive  u.s made  at least  I can get them 

Serviced if need be .

zlone OP
1,321 posts
 

I think I have an unhealthy obsession with the Studio Electric M5’s. Maybe it will pass. 

vthokie83
1,223 posts
 

zlone

As much as I love the Atalante 5s, I think they'd overwhelm your room. For a room that size I'd think the Atalante 3s would be perfect with 7" woofer. I've not heard the Studio Electric M5s, but I'd take the same into consideration with a 10" woofer and 6.5" mid.

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