In this review, we will be comparing Confidence 60 and F328Be, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Dynaudio and Revel.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Confidence 60 and Revel PerformaBe F328Be first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Dynaudio Confidence 60 | Revel PerformaBe F328Be |
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| Brand | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 | Revel
United States · founded 1996 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.1" Soft-Dome | 1" |
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| Midrange | 2 x 6" | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 9" MSP | 3 x 8.0" Aluminum |
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| Frequency response | 29-22k Hz | 26-40k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 91 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | — | 50-300 watts |
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| Weight | 66.20kg / 145.6lbs | 51.18kg / 112.6lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 64-5/16" x 10-11/16" x 18-7/16"
1634.0 x 271.0 x 469.0mm | 50-15/16" x 13-1/2" x 17-5/8"
1294.0 x 343.0 x 448.0mm |
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What size room are the Dynaudio Confidence 60 and Revel PerformaBe F328Be speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Dynaudio Confidence 60 |
Revel PerformaBe F328Be |
| Near-field |
Are you nuts? |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Good |
Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Confidence 60 and F328Be are 3-way speakers.
Dynaudio Confidence 60Revel PerformaBe F328Be
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Confidence 60 |
Revel PerformaBe F328Be |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
2 x 6-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 9-inch
|
3 x 8.0-inch
|
Confidence 60 features a 1.1" Esotar 3 Soft-Dome Tweeter, a 6" Midrange and 2 x 9" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 200/2580 Hz. On the other hand, the F328Be features a 1" Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 8.0" Aluminum Woofer.
Frequency Response
Confidence 60 has a frequency range of 29-22k Hz whereas F328Be has a frequency range of 26-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 26Hz, the F328Be can go slightly deeper then the Confidence 60's min frequency of 29Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Confidence 60 is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the F328Be which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Confidence 60 can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Confidence 60 sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the F328Be's is rated at 91 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Revel PerformaBe F328Be a more sensitive speaker compared to Dynaudio Confidence 60, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
F328Be features 5-way posts posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Confidence 60 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Confidence 60 has a down firing port whereas F328Be has a rear firing ports.
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 Dynaudio Confidence 60's and Revel PerformaBe F328Be's external dimensions. Dynaudio Confidence 60 has external dimensions of 1634.0 x 271.0 x 469.0mm (64-5/16 x 10-11/16 x 18-7/16inch) whereas Revel PerformaBe F328Be has external dimensions of 1294.0 x 343.0 x 448.0mm (50-15/16 x 13-1/2 x 17-5/8inch).
Revel PerformaBe F328Be is 340mm shorter and 21mm less deeper than Dynaudio Confidence 60 but it is also 72mm wider.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers 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 surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Revel PerformaBe F328Be needs about 21% more floor or shelf area. Dynaudio Confidence 60 is 21mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Dynaudio Confidence 60 is 340mm taller.
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 Dynaudio Confidence 60 is approximately 1271.0cm2 / 197.0inch2 and base area of the Revel PerformaBe F328Be is approximately 1536.6cm2 / 238.2inch2. The Confidence 60 requires 17% less surface area than the F328Be which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Dynaudio Confidence 60 weighs 66.20kg / 145.6lbs and the Revel PerformaBe F328Be weighs 51.18kg / 112.6lbs. This makes the Confidence 60 29% heavier than the F328Be.
Here is a comparison of how Confidence 60 and F328Be's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of Revel PerformaBe F328Be?
Here are the items that come with the F328Be:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Spike feet
- 4 Locking rings
- 4 Washers
- 2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)
- 2 Foam port plugs
- Owners Manual
 Max Input Power |
600 watts
vs
300 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
9 inches
vs
8.0 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Base Surface Area |
1271cm2
vs
1536cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Sensitivity |
91 dB
vs
87 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
4 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
|
Number of Woofers |
3
vs
2
|
More woofers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
26 Hz
vs
29 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
40k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Height |
1294mm
vs
1634mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
17600USD
vs
50000USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Dynaudio Confidence 60 |
Revel PerformaBe F328Be |
| Brand |
Dynaudio |
Revel |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Sensitivity |
87 dB |
91 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
29-22k Hz |
26-40k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
3 |
| Woofer Size |
9" |
8.0" |
| Woofer Composition |
MSP |
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6" |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
200/2580 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
down |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1634.0mm (64.3") |
1294.0mm (50.9") |
| Width |
271.0mm (10.7") |
343.0mm (13.5") |
| Depth |
469.0mm (18.5") |
448.0mm (17.6") |
| Weight |
66.20kg (145.6lbs) |
51.18kg (112.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Gloss Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
These sit in different price classes - Dynaudio Confidence 60 costs roughly 2.8x what Revel PerformaBe F328Be does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | B | Revel PerformaBe F328Be digs deeper - 26Hz against 29Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | B | Revel PerformaBe F328Be is more sensitive (91dB vs 87dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match | B | Revel PerformaBe F328Be is the easier load at 8 ohms; the other is 4 ohms and wants an amplifier rated for it. |
| Headroom | A | Dynaudio Confidence 60 takes more power (600W vs 300W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability | B | Revel PerformaBe F328Be: bi-amping. |
| Price | B | Revel PerformaBe F328Be is cheaper - $17,600 against $50,000, about 65% less; arguably a different class. |
A Dynaudio Confidence 60 B Revel PerformaBe F328Be
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 speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Revel PerformaBe F328Be is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Dynaudio Confidence 60 if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. Match it to your room: we rate Dynaudio Confidence 60 the better fit for a very large room; elsewhere the two are rated the same. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Revel PerformaBe F328Be is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.