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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
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audioman58
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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
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I think I have an unhealthy obsession with the Studio Electric M5’s. Maybe it will pass. 

vthokie83
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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.

bojack
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@ JoeyCastillo, MoFi 888...NOOOO! This is a massive, bass-heavy speaker that would be terrible for a small room.

zlone OP
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@vthokie83 Thanks. I think you are right. @joeycastillo @bojack I have heard the Mofi’s and they are good speaks, but yeah, too much bass for my room. 

Given that the Studio Electrics are acoustic suspension, I am thinking the bass would not be overdone, even with a 10” woofer. I will talk to the vendor and get his take. Thanks for the feedback. 

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