Quote Originally Posted by wotan2525 View Post
Has anyone side-by-sided the XM9s vs. Rev 10s? Thoughts/opinions?
Yes. Lets start with the basics. The xm9 in an 8" speakers, so it would be more fair to compare it to the Wet Sounds Rev-which is also an 8" speaker. The larger 10" Rev-10 has a huge advantage due to its substantially greater surface area. A larger speaker naturally has more output (volume) due to that extra surface area, as well as it produces deeper mid-bass extension over a smaller speaker. The Rev-10 also has a larger pod displacement, which also helps in the mid-bass department. Larger voice voice equals more power handling. The horn flare has almost no parallel walls, the flare is continuous. The eliminates standing waves for a much smoother sound from the compression driver. The Rev-10 V2 also has some cool features. They now have a boot that bridges the gap between the mid-bass cone and the horn flare. Composite basket over stamped steel, Redesign on the compression driver and better motor venting for improved thermal power handling.