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Revel F328Be
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 triple 8-inch (200mm) 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.
F328Be 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 Silver.
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Professional Reviews 92/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
95/100
Build Quality
91/100
Value for Money
85/100
The Revel F328Be delivers room-filling scale with the poise of a true reference floorstander: three 8-inch woofers bring clean, forceful bass, while its beryllium waveguide tweeter preserves smooth treble and vivid detail. Carlo Lo Raso found its presentation seamless and effortless; Edgar Kramer praised its neutral authority, deep staging, and dynamic command.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Seamless, neutral presentation with natural vocals, refined highs, and precisely integrated drivers.
Exceptional large-scale dynamics, controlled impact, and clean, detailed bass from the triple-woofer array.
Expansive three-dimensional soundstage with precise imaging and strong off-axis listening.
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Cons
Measured impedance behaves closer to a 4-ohm load, so it benefits from an amplifier with robust current delivery.
Its substantial size and rear ports demand adequate room and thoughtful placement.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 95/100
Reviews consistently describe an unusually complete, neutral and highly resolved presentation, combining large-scale authority with precise imaging and seamless driver integration. Its character is honest rather than warm or overtly romantic, making it especially well suited to listeners who want recordings reproduced with clarity, control and convincing scale.
Bass
95/100
The three 8-inch woofers deliver solid, clean and detailed bass with substantial drive, impact and satisfying punch; one reviewer felt a subwoofer need not be considered. It does not offer the deepest full-range extension of Revel's former Ultima Salon2, and placement farther into the room was found to improve its low-end performance, but reviewers still praised its power and control.
Mid
94/100
Midrange reproduction is repeatedly described as natural, refined and highly coherent. Vocals remain intelligible even in dense mixes, while acoustic guitar, saxophone and piano are rendered with convincing body, detail and tonal realism.
Treble
94/100
Reviewers found the upper registers smooth, detailed and refined rather than aggressively forward. The speaker reveals delicate vocal textures and piano sparkle while retaining a linear, composed character that only draws attention when the recording demands it.
Soundstage Imaging
95/100
The F328Be earns particularly strong praise for image focus, depth and a large three-dimensional stage. Reviewers describe precisely anchored vocals, clearly spread orchestral sections, excellent off-axis consistency and an ability to disappear into the presentation.
Dynamics
96/100
Large orchestral swings, percussion and demanding material are handled with exceptional scale, slam and control. Reviews report stable, uncompressed playback at higher levels, with strong contrast and effortless dynamic authority.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
91/100
Reviewers describe the F328Be as heavy, solidly built and attractively styled, with curved cabinet sides and cabinetry that feels well braced under inspection. The engineering, driver assemblies and gold-plated bi-wire terminals also receive positive comment, though the finish and long-term durability are not explored in depth.
Value for Money
85/100
At roughly US$16,000 per pair, the F328Be occupies a serious high-end price class and was positioned as a successor to the discontinued Revel Ultima Studio2. Reviewers emphasize its extremely competent, well-engineered performance and long-term appeal, but provide little direct comparison of its price against competing models.
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