In this review, we will be comparing KC62 and Concerta B8, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from KEF and Revel. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of KEF KC62 and Revel Concerta B8 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
The sections below take each area in turn: driver and amplifier, frequency response, physical size and connectivity.
Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.KEF KC62 and Revel Concerta B8 have a totally different setup: the KEF KC62 features 2 x 6.5-inch drivers whereas the Concerta B8 features 1 x 8-inch drivers.
Frequency Response
KC62 has a frequency range of 11-200 Hz whereas Concerta B8 has a frequency range of 45-200 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 11Hz, the KC62 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Concerta B8's min frequency of 45Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
Both KEF KC62 and Revel Concerta B8 have Acoustic Suspension type cabinets. Acoustic Suspension aka Sealed type subwoofers have enclosures that are sealed hence no ports or holes exists on the cabinet. Sealed designs helps to provide more accurate and tight bass responses compared to ported designs.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare KEF KC62's and Revel Concerta B8's external dimensions. KEF KC62 has external dimensions of 245.0 x 258.0 x 281.0mm (9-5/8inch x 10-1/8inch x 11-1/16inch) whereas Revel Concerta B8 has external dimensions of 355.0 x 269.0 x 288.0mm (13-15/16 x 10-9/16 x 11-5/16inch).
Revel Concerta B8 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 11mm wider, 110mm taller and 7mm deeper than KEF KC62.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of KEF KC62 and Revel Concerta B8 in scale.
Comparison image of KEF KC62 and Revel Concerta B8 Size and External Dimensions
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the KEF KC62 is approximately 725.0cm2 / 112.4inch2 and base area of the Revel Concerta B8 is approximately 774.7cm2 / 120.1inch2. The KC62 requires 6% less surface area than the Concerta B8 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The KEF KC62 weighs 14.05kg / 30.9lbs and the Revel Concerta B8 weighs 9.00kg / 19.8lbs. This makes the KC62 56% heavier than the Concerta B8.
Here is a comparison of how KC62 and Concerta B8's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
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What's in the Box of KEF KC62?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of KC62:
- Powered subwoofer
- 6.5-feet AC power cord
- Speaker-level input block
- User Manual
- Important Safety Information
- Warranty Information
What's in the Box of Revel Concerta B8?
Here are the items that come with the Concerta B8:
- Wireless powered subwoofer
- Wireless transmitter
- AC power adapter (attached 6-feet DC cord)
- 6-feet AC power cord
- 16-feet Subwoofer/Trigger cable (male RCA and male minijack connector on each end) Owners Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
 Number of Woofers |
2
vs
1
|
More woofers |
| Low Frequency Response |
11 Hz
vs
45 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
245mm
vs
355mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
725cm2
vs
774cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Price per pair* |
499USD
vs
1500USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
Size, drawn to scale
Both subwoofers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same floor and pushed back to the same wall, so the bigger one visibly takes more of the room.
Near-identical footprints. Revel Concerta B8 is 110mm taller.
| General |
KEF KC62 |
Revel Concerta B8 |
| Brand |
KEF |
Revel |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
1000 watts |
200 watts |
| Frequency Response |
11-200 Hz |
45-200 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
1000-watt RMS |
200-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Paper |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
side |
bottom |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
245.0mm (9.6") |
355.0mm (14") |
| Width |
258.0mm (10.2") |
269.0mm (10.6") |
| Depth |
281.0mm (11.1") |
288.0mm (11.3") |
| Weight |
14.05kg (30.9lbs) |
9.00kg (19.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |
5 Years |
Different price classes - KEF KC62 costs roughly 3x what Revel Concerta B8 does. Before paying it, read the note below about two smaller subwoofers.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | A | KEF KC62 goes deeper - 11Hz against 45Hz. Under 20Hz is felt more than heard - the bottom of a pipe organ and the bottom of a film mix. |
| Amplifier power | A | KEF KC62 has the bigger amplifier - 1000W against 200W RMS, about 7dB more on tap. In a large room that is headroom before the DSP starts limiting. |
| Driver area | A | KEF KC62 moves more air: 2 x 6.5" against 8" is 1.32x the cone area, not the 1.15x the diameters suggest. More area means the same output with less excursion, and less distortion with it. |
| Enclosure | evenly matched | Both are sealed designs, so they roll off in much the same way. |
| Speaker-level inputs | A | KEF KC62 takes a speaker-level connection as well as line level. That is what lets it work with an integrated amplifier or a vintage receiver that has no subwoofer output at all. |
| Driver placement | depends | KEF KC62 fires side and Revel Concerta B8 fires down. A down-firing driver is more forgiving of a grille-less look and of a hard floor; a front-firing one is the safer choice on a thick carpet or a suspended timber floor. |
| Cabinet size | depends | KEF KC62 is about 35% smaller by volume. In a subwoofer that is a real trade rather than a preference: box volume is how you get output low down without a bigger amplifier. |
| Warranty | B | Revel Concerta B8 carries 5 years on parts against 2 years. A subwoofer amplifier works harder than anything else in the system, so this is not a throwaway line. |
| Price | B | Revel Concerta B8 costs less - $499 against $1,500, about 67% less. |
A KEF KC62 B Revel Concerta B8
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both subwoofers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
The usual trade-off: KEF KC62 measures better, Revel Concerta B8 costs about 67% less. In a normal room, placement will make a bigger difference than the gap between these two. Check your amplifier first: if it has no subwoofer or preamp output, KEF KC62 is the only one of these two you can connect at all. Two small subwoofers beat one big one in most rooms - a pair evens out the room modes in a way no single box can, whatever its specs. At $499 each, two Revel Concerta B8 cost about $998 against $1,500 for one of the other, which is worth a thought.
One thing outweighs everything above: where the subwoofer stands. Room modes can add or remove 10dB or more at a given seat, which is far larger than any difference on this page. Before spending more, try the sub in two or three positions - the crawl test, where you put it in the listening seat and crawl the room to find where the bass sounds best, costs nothing and usually beats an upgrade.