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Revel F226BE
The Revel F226Be joins our award-winning PerformaBe series as a compact floorstanding loudspeaker. As part of the PerformaBe loudspeaker line, the F226Be includes a 1-inch (25mm) beryllium tweeter driven by massive 85mm dual ceramic magnets. The powerful tweeter and 5th-generation ceramic-coated, cast-aluminum Acoustic Lens waveguide seamlessly integrate with the directivity of the companion midrange driver resulting in greater efficiency, improved dynamic range, reduced distortion, and increased power handling compared to aluminum or titanium tweeters.
Beryllium - Element 4 on the Periodic Table - is a rare earth metal that is renowned for its remarkable physical properties that make it the ideal material for a high-frequency transducer. Compared to aluminum and titanium tweeter diaphragms, Beryllium offers 4.5 times the stiffness and three times more damping, and does so at only half of the weight. Beryllium tweeters are the centerpiece of the Revel PerformaBe loudspeaker series.
The 5.25-inch (130mm) midrange and dual 6.5-inch (165mm) aluminum cone woofers utilize Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) cones for improved performance. DCC is a plasma electrolytic oxidation process that uses a plasma discharge to create a coarse ceramic coating on both sides of the aluminum core. The deep ceramic layers sandwiching the aluminum core provide constrained layer damping that push cone breakup modes outside of the passband allowing the driver to maintain ideal pistonic motion throughout its range. DCC cones combine with optimized motor magnetics to deliver improved mid- and low-frequency performance.
PerformaBe crossover networks utilize all film capacitors and air core inductors in the midrange and tweeter circuits. These premium components allow Revel's world-class engineers to extract nuances and details from music that would otherwise be lost. Combined with traditional Revel high-order crossover slopes and proprietary Acoustic Lens waveguide geometry, transducer integration is seamless.
F226Be top panels are painted in stylish metallic black with raised electroform badging. The loudspeakers are available in a choice of four high-gloss finishes for seamless integration into any décor: Black, White, Walnut, and Metallic Silver.
F226BE Highlights
- 1-inch Beryllium Dome Tweeter
- 5th-generation Acoustic Lens Waveguide
- Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) Cone Midrange and Woofers
- High-order Crossovers with Film Capacitors and Air Core Inductors
- Magnetically Attached Grilles
- 4 Premium High-gloss Finishes Available
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Neutral, highly linear presentation and low distortion combine with a refined Beryllium dome tweeter to deliver transparent, detailed sound and strong headroom. Erin's Audio Corner and HomeTheaterHifi highlight its extended treble and broad, stable soundstage, while noting a preference for a subwoofer for the very deepest bass.
Pros
- Exceptionally linear, neutral on- and off-axis response that preserves natural timbre and consistent voicing.
- Very low midrange distortion and impressive dynamics/headroom (measured max SPL ~106dB) for clean, undistorted playback.
- Refined, extended treble from the Beryllium dome and waveguide—detailed and airy without harshness.
- Wide, high and deep soundstage with precise imaging and controlled dispersion that maintains focus off-axis.
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Cons
- Limited deep-bass extension below ~40–50Hz; reviewers recommend adding a subwoofer for very bass-heavy material.
Sound Quality
93/100
Bass
90/100
Dual 6.5" woofers provide clean, well-controlled bass with measured extension around 36Hz (-6dB) and a roll-off below ~50Hz. Reviewers consistently praised bass cleanliness and control but recommended a sub for deepest extension and very bass-heavy material, so score sits at the high end of the mid-tower band.
Mid
95/100
Multiple reviewers report exceptionally low midrange distortion (0.30% THD at 104dB), highly linear on-axis response and natural, neutral timbre. The dedicated 5.25" midrange and high-order crossover produce very clean, realistic vocal and instrumental presence.
Treble
94/100
Beryllium dome with waveguide yields extended, sweet treble with excellent detail and minimal brightness or sibilance. Reviewers noted exemplary extension beyond 20 kHz and refined micro-detail without fatigue.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Reviewers describe a wide, high and deep soundstage with precise, stable imaging; off-axis directivity control preserves focus while enlarging perceived space. Measurements and listening both support excellent dispersion and imaging.
Dynamics
94/100
Speakers show outstanding low-level detail and strong macro dynamics (measured max SPL ~106dB at 1m) with minimal compression. Multiple reviewers praised realistic attack/decay and headroom for typical listening levels and louder playback.
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Build Quality
95/100
High-quality, inert cabinets, excellent finishes and robust crossovers with film caps and air-core inductors. Reviewers called the enclosures virtually resonance-free and noted exceptional fit & finish.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied.
Value for Money
82/100
Performance is excellent and reviewers call them competitively priced versus higher-cost rivals, but the speaker sits in a premium price tier (~$3.5k–$4.25k each / ~$7k pair across reports). Strong performance justifies the cost for buyers seeking neutrality, though some reviewers questioned price vs. emotional engagement.
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