I need a middle of the road BL setup for revo...ideas?

[jsr]

I can recommend the HW ESCs. The XeRuns aren't really "new" per say as the design is the same as the EZRuns, but the PCB was made smaller and more compact with a new case to enclose everything. Also, my EZRuns are very smooth for a sensorless system, without the need to find the perfect setup in the ESC. Running the Neu-Castle 2200kV with the EZRun cogs more than I prefer. The XeRuns can run sensored motors, which if you want smooth is the best way to go. My EZRun setups don't cog going over 1 or 2mph, even when rolling backwards. I've seen guys at the track with MMM combos that cog more when rolling backwards.
With that said, since you're buying a new Revo, I would second the recommendation to get the BL version from the start. You already get everything you're looking for.