In this review, we will be comparing Revel B1 and R-100SW, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Revel and Klipsch. 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 Revel B1 and Klipsch R-100SW first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the Revel B1 and Klipsch R-100SW compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these subwoofers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Both Revel B1and Klipsch R-100SW have a single woofer setup however the Revel B1's woofer is 12-inch whereas the Klipsch R-100SW features a 10-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
Revel B1 has a frequency range of 36-150 Hz whereas R-100SW has a frequency range of 32-120 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 32Hz, the R-100SW can go slightly deeper then the Revel B1's min frequency of 36Hz.
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
The Revel B1 has a Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type subwoofers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs. On the other hand the Klipsch R-100SW have Bass reflex type enclosure.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Revel B1's and Klipsch R-100SW's external dimensions. Revel B1 has external dimensions of 451.0 x 402.0 x 391.0mm ( 17-3/4 x 15-13/16 x 15-3/8inch) whereas Klipsch R-100SW has external dimensions of 372.0 x 320.0 x 459.0mm ( 14-5/8 x 12-9/16 x 18-1/16inch) .
Klipsch R-100SW is 82mm narrower and 79mm shorter than Revel B1 but it is also 68mm deeper.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Revel B1 and Klipsch R-100SW in scale.
Comparison image of Revel B1 and Klipsch R-100SW 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 Revel B1 is approximately 1571.8cm2 / 243.6inch2 and base area of the Klipsch R-100SW is approximately 1468.8cm2 / 227.7inch2. The Revel B1 requires 7% more surface area than the R-100SW which gives it a small disadvantage 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 Revel B1 weighs 23.18kg / 51lbs and the Klipsch R-100SW weighs 10.91kg / 24lbs. This makes the Revel B1 112% heavier than the R-100SW.
Here is a comparison of how Revel B1 and R-100SW's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
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What's in the Box of Revel B1?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Revel B1:
Powered subwoofer6-feet AC power cordGrille16-feet Mono-RCA cableOwners Manual
What's in the Box of Klipsch R-100SW?
Here are the items that come with the R-100SW:
Powered subGrille (installed)6.5-feet AC power cordUser ManualImportant Safety InstructionsWarranty Information
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
10 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
150k Hz
vs
120k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
| Low Frequency Response |
32 Hz
vs
36 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
372mm
vs
451mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1468cm2 (320x459mm)
vs
1571cm2 (402x391mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
Revel B1 |
Klipsch R-100SW |
| Brand |
Revel |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
250 watts |
150 watts |
| Frequency Response |
36-150 Hz |
32-120 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
250-watt RMS |
150-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
300-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
Micro Ceramic Composite |
Copper-spun IMG |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
451.0mm (17.8") |
372.0mm (14.6") |
| Width |
402.0mm (15.8") |
320.0mm (12.6") |
| Depth |
391.0mm (15.4") |
459.0mm (18.1") |
| Weight |
23.18kg (51lbs) |
10.91kg (24lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |