Potato score: 90.3

90%

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Revel Gem2

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The Gem2 can be used as a high-quality front loudspeaker, either on available pedestals or wall-mounted using the included bracket. In two-channel or multi-channel applications, the Gem2 is the loudspeaker for solutions. And thanks to their low profile wall-mounting, the Gem2 makes them especially attractive for use with the wide range of state-of-the-art flat-panel televisions.


The Gem2 is equally optimized for use as a surround loudspeaker, offering ideal timbre matching with other Revel Ultima2 series loudspeakers for a seamless and immersive multichannel performance. Whether the respective owner is inclined towards intimate stereo listening or wants to employ Gem2 in a sophisticated side- and back-channel ultimate Ultima2 array, Gem2 will exceed all expectations.


And since Gem2 is built to the same exacting standards of the entire Ultima2 family, you can be confident that any combination of mixing and matching will yield the same rich tonal balance and timbre-matched dispersion characteristics for which Revel Ultima2 loudspeakers are renowned.


Gem2 Highlights

  • Rounded baffles and enclosures virtually eliminate diffraction
  • Woofer and midrange trandsducers feature inverted-dome designs for superior piston like behavior
  • Tweeters use acoustically optimized waveguides for seamless transitions between the tweeter and midrange
  • Pure-beryllium dome tweeters exhibit the optimal balance of high-power handling, low distortion and compression
  • Separate filter boards for each frequency range
  • Multi-faceted design allows for a range of applications and room placement

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Overall Score 90/100

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Deliciously Crispy

Revel's Gem2 stands out for its shimmering top end driven by a 1" beryllium tweeter, delivering airy treble and extended detail. Its true three-way design and 4" titanium mid produce clear mids, while the 8" woofer gives tight bass and surprising authority for a stand-mount. Refined build and imaging make it a highly musical bookshelf speaker.

Pros

  • Airy, extended treble from the 1" beryllium tweeter and claimed HF extension supports exceptional detail with low distortion.
  • Natural, well-defined midrange courtesy of the dedicated 4" titanium mid and true three-way crossover (400 Hz / 2.3 kHz).
  • Surprising low-frequency extension and controlled bass for a stand-mount, driven by the 8" woofer (-3 dB at 70 Hz, -10 dB at 48 Hz).

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Cons

  • Modest sensitivity (86.4 dB) and a 3.4 ohm minimum impedance mean the Gem2 benefits from a robust amplifier to fully realize dynamics and headroom.
  • Passive single-post connectivity with no bi-wire/bi-amp terminals limits flexibility for advanced system configurations.

Sound Quality

91/100

Bass

91/100

8" woofer and -3 dB at 70 Hz / -10 dB at 48 Hz indicate strong low-frequency extension for a stand-mount design. For its size, the Gem2 should deliver tight, well-controlled bass with authority uncommon in smaller bookshelf speakers; porting/room placement will still affect ultimate output.

Mid

92/100

Dedicated 4" titanium midrange and a true three-way crossover (400 Hz / 2.3 kHz) point to excellent midrange clarity and natural timbre. Expect articulate, well-defined vocals and instruments with good separation from the woofer.

Treble

93/100

1" beryllium tweeter and claimed extension to 45 kHz support superb extension, detail and low distortion in the top end. The treble should be airy and precise while remaining refined given Revel's driver and crossover choices.

Soundstage Imaging

92/100

Three-way topology with a dedicated mid driver and careful crossover points supports wide, stable imaging and good depth. The design suggests close-to-speaker coherency and precise localization.

Dynamics

88/100

Large woofer and three-way layout give strong macro-dynamics and punch for the form factor, but modest sensitivity (86.4 dB) and 3.4 ohm minimum impedance imply the Gem2 benefits from a robust amplifier to fully realize dynamics and headroom.

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Build Quality

94/100

32 lb per speaker, high-order crossover and premium drivers (beryllium, titanium) point to high-quality components and solid cabinet construction. Finishes (piano black or mahogany) and Revel's engineering reputation support a high craftsmanship grade.

Features Connectivity

80/100

Passive single-post bookshelf baseline applied. No bi-wire/bi-amp terminals or electronic features specified, so baseline passive score retained.

Value for Money

75/100

Without a provided price, value assessment is conservative: Revel's high-end components and performance suggest strong pedigree but likely at a premium compared with mainstream bookshelves. Unable to compare directly to peers or cite reviewers' price-language, so score reflects probable premium positioning.

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