In this review, we will be comparing Vintage Classic Gold X SP and F328Be, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Fyne Audio and Revel.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP and Revel PerformaBe F328Be first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP | Revel PerformaBe F328Be |
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| Brand | Fyne Audio
United Kingdom · founded 2017 | Revel
United States · founded 1996 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | — | 1" |
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| Midrange | — | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 10" | 3 x 8.0" Aluminum |
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| Frequency response | 28-26k Hz | 26-40k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 94 dB | 91 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 20 - 280 W watts | 50-300 watts |
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| Weight | 43.09kg / 94.8lbs | 51.18kg / 112.6lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 36.1" x 17.7" x 15"
916.9 x 449.6 x 381.0mm | 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 Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP 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* |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP |
Revel PerformaBe F328Be |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Vintage Classic Gold X SP is a 2-way design whereas the F328Be is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SPRevel 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 |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP |
Revel PerformaBe F328Be |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
x 10-inch
|
3 x 8.0-inch
|
Vintage Classic Gold X SP features a " Tweeter and x 10" Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 750 Hz. On the other hand, the F328Be features a 1" Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 8.0" Aluminum Woofer.
Frequency Response
Vintage Classic Gold X SP has a frequency range of 28-26k 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 Vintage Classic Gold X SP's min frequency of 28Hz.
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
Vintage Classic Gold X SP
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
Vintage Classic Gold X SP and F328Be have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Vintage Classic Gold X SP sensitivity is rated at 94 dB and the F328Be's is at 91 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP a more sensitive speaker compared to Revel PerformaBe F328Be, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Vintage Classic Gold X SP
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
F328Be can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS, whereas Vintage Classic Gold X SP has a max power handling value of 280 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the F328Be.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
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.
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
F328Be features 5-way posts posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Vintage Classic Gold X SP has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
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 Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP's and Revel PerformaBe F328Be's external dimensions. Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP has external dimensions of 916.9 x 449.6 x 381.0mm (36.1 x 17.7 x 15inch) 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).
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP is 377.1mm shorter and 67mm less deeper than Revel PerformaBe F328Be but it is also 106.6mm 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.
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP needs about 11% more floor or shelf area. Revel PerformaBe F328Be is 67mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Revel PerformaBe F328Be is 377mm 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 Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP is approximately 1713.0cm2 / 265.5inch2 and base area of the Revel PerformaBe F328Be is approximately 1536.6cm2 / 238.2inch2. The Vintage Classic Gold X SP requires 11% more surface area than the F328Be which gives it a small disadvantage 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 Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP weighs 43.09kg / 94.8lbs and the Revel PerformaBe F328Be weighs 51.18kg / 112.6lbs. This makes the F328Be 19% heavier than the Vintage Classic Gold X SP.
Here is a comparison of how Vintage Classic Gold X SP and F328Be's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP
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
 Sensitivity |
94 dB
vs
91 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
10 inches
vs
8.0 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Height |
916mm
vs
1294mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
12999USD
vs
17600USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Max Input Power |
300 watts
vs
280 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
|
Low Frequency Response |
26 Hz
vs
28 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
40k Hz
vs
26k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Base Surface Area |
1536cm2
vs
1713cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP |
Revel PerformaBe F328Be |
| Brand |
Fyne Audio |
Revel |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
20 - 280 W watts |
50-300 watts |
| Sensitivity |
94 dB |
91 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
28-26k Hz |
26-40k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
|
3 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
8.0" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
1" |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
750 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
916.9mm (36.1") |
1294.0mm (50.9") |
| Width |
449.6mm (17.7") |
343.0mm (13.5") |
| Depth |
381.0mm (15") |
448.0mm (17.6") |
| Weight |
43.09kg (94.8lbs) |
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 |
n/a |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
A generation apart: Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP is the newer design, against a 2017 model. Newer is not automatically better, but the older one is more likely to be discounted or near run-out.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | evenly matched | Much the same reach (28Hz vs 26Hz). |
| Amplifier needs | A | Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP is more sensitive (94dB vs 91dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | evenly matched | Similar power handling (280W vs 300W). |
| Size | depends | Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP is easier to place; Revel PerformaBe F328Be is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | B | Revel PerformaBe F328Be: bi-amping. |
| Price | A | Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP is cheaper - $12,999 against $17,600, about 26% less. |
A Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP 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?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and your own room settle it. Match it to your room: we rate Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP the better fit for a small room and a mid-size room, and Revel PerformaBe F328Be for a large room and a very large room. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold X SP 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.