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Revel M106
Revel Performa3 bookshelf loudspeakers are true full-range loudspeakers that feature small footprints and sleek designs, allowing them to blend-in easily with your existing décor. They deliver an impressive combination of wide frequency range, uncompressed dynamic range and low distortion across the entire audible spectrum.
Revel M106 low-frequency transducers feature distortion reduction mechanisms that stabilize the flux field during operation, assuring low distortion even at high listening volumes. These precision transducers utilize ribbed aluminum cones for ideal piston-like behavior that eliminates a major source of resonances that are clearly audible in most other loudspeakers.
Their cast aluminum frames eliminate another source of resonances that is common in many lesser-quality loudspeakers. These loudspeakers employ a sophisticated fluid-model designed low-frequency port with identical flares on both ends. This greatly minimizes dynamic compression and port-generated noise, assuring low-distortion low-frequency performance.
The M106's tweeter has been created around a newly designed motor and dome assembly that sets a new standard of transparency for speakers anywhere near the Performa3’s class. The tweeter’s integrated acoustic lens waveguide is based on a breakthrough mathematical approach that accurately matches the tweeter’s dispersion to that of the low-frequency transducer in the crossover region.
This gives the loudspeaker very smooth sound far off-axis – an important contributor to overall sound quality, providing consistent sound over an exceptionally wide listening area. In fact, this new waveguide actually increases the tweeter’s dispersion at higher frequencies.
The M106 is housed in enclosures that are similar to our flagship Ultima2 Series. These fully-curved enclosures are inherently stiffer than conventional box shapes and are formed with contiguous wood layers that prevent splitting. They feature strategically-oriented bracing that eliminates the possibility of enclosure-induced coloration. These beautiful, modern enclosures are finished in high-gloss piano black, high-gloss piano white or genuine American walnut in a process (developed and overseen by Italian luxury cabinet makers) that exceeds automotive finish quality.
The loudspeaker grilles are designed to minimize sonic diffraction or veiling and provide a clean, subtle appearance. The magnetic grille attachment method completely eliminates ugly hardware on the loudspeaker baffle, so if you decide to use the loudspeakers without grilles they will look like they were designed to be used without grilles.
To learn more about the M106 bookshelf loudspeakers, please read the Owner's Manual located in the downloads section.
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Professional Reviews 89/100
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Sound Quality
89/100
Build Quality
87/100
Value for Money
92/100
With an open, neutral midrange and exceptionally clean resolution, the Revel M106 makes voices and densely layered recordings feel vividly present. Its waveguided tweeter supports precise imaging and consistent tonal balance, while its uncompressed dynamics retain composure at satisfying levels. SoundStage Solo found it a remarkably transparent, natural-sounding stand-mount.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Open, natural midrange delivers tangible vocals, strong detail, and musical transparency.
Precise, coherent imaging and controlled dispersion maintain convincing spatial focus.
Remains composed at high levels, with uncompressed dynamics and low perceived distortion.
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Cons
Bass is tight and tuneful rather than weighty; listeners seeking deep, high-output low end may prefer a subwoofer or floorstander.
A measured 4.5-6.5kHz response rise can sound bright or fatiguing in some rooms and systems.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 89/100
Reviewers broadly describe an exceptionally clean, neutral and resolving stand-mount, with particularly impressive midrange openness, controlled dispersion and high-volume composure. Bass is disciplined rather than generous, and the otherwise refined top end has a measured presence-region irregularity that one dissenting reviewer found fatiguing.
Bass
87/100
For a rear-ported 6.5-inch stand-mount, the M106 reaches respectably low: HomeTheaterHifi measured useful output around 50Hz in larger rooms and heard extension to roughly 35Hz in a small room. SoundStage praised its tight, tuneful and unexaggerated bass, but also found it lighter than some rivals and recommended careful placement for listeners wanting more weight.
Mid
90/100
SoundStage singled out the open, neutral and natural midrange as the speaker's greatest strength, calling vocal clarity tangible and the balance of detail and musicality captivating. HomeTheaterHifi also found almost no energy loss through the crossover region, although GR Research heard the midrange as somewhat thin alongside its treble criticism.
Treble
86/100
SoundStage found the aluminum-dome tweeter crisp, extended and airy without sounding bright or rolled off, while HomeTheaterHifi reported no tweeter resonance through 10kHz. There is a measured 4.5-6.5kHz deviation, however, and GR Research found this region conspicuously bright and fatiguing, so partnering equipment and room setup deserve attention.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
SoundStage reported precise image placement and a coherent soundstage, with the speakers continuing to image very well after placement changes. HomeTheaterHifi praised the controlled radiation and the clarity with which the M106 untangled complex orchestral material; the waveguide also helps preserve tonal consistency over modest changes in listening height.
Dynamics
91/100
SoundStage found the M106 unflappable at high volumes, reporting uncompressed dynamics and seemingly distortion-free reproduction. HomeTheaterHifi similarly heard no dynamic compression when the speaker was integrated with a subwoofer at an 80Hz crossover, though port plugging reduces its unaided low-frequency output.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
87/100
SoundStage found the cabinet notably solid, citing heavily braced one-inch MDF panels, a dull thud when tapped, and an expensive-looking veneer finish with strong fit and finish. GR Research likewise praised the attractive piano finish and solid cabinet, but criticized the internal component selection, tempering the otherwise favorable construction impression.
Value for Money
92/100
At roughly $1,100 each or $2,000 per pair depending on the quoted market context, reviewers regarded the M106 as strongly competitive among premium stand-mounts. SoundStage argued that meaningful sonic improvement would require substantially more spending, while HomeTheaterHifi said its measured performance exceeded almost all competing speakers within its bandwidth limits.
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