Yes, they are definitely better than the revs imo. I don't believe pioneer is even producing the rev series anymore. I haven't hooked up the set I have yet, but I would assume around 100-120 watts would be idea. They got an awesome review by car audio electronics magazine. Here is the review:
he said he got his for 120 bucks the only places i could find where above 200 dollars i think around 250 shipped the pioneer series are around 120-150 but not the premier's