In this review, we will be comparing La Scala AL6 and F328Be, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Klipsch and Revel.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch La Scala AL6 and Revel PerformaBe F328Be first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Klipsch La Scala AL6 | Revel PerformaBe F328Be |
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| Brand | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 | Revel
United States · founded 1996 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" horn-loaded | 1" |
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| Midrange | 3" | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 12" fiber-composite cone with folded horn | 3 x 8.0" Aluminum |
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| Frequency response | 40-19k Hz | 26-40k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 91 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 100 watts | 50-300 watts |
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| Weight | 93.18kg / 205lbs | 51.18kg / 112.6lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 39.1" x 24.5" x 25.5"
994 x 622 x 647mm | 50-15/16" x 13-1/2" x 17-5/8"
1294.0 x 343.0 x 448.0mm |
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The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
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Drivers
Both La Scala AL6 and F328Be are 3-way speakers.
Klipsch La Scala AL6Revel 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 |
Klipsch La Scala AL6 |
Revel PerformaBe F328Be |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 3-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 12-inch
|
3 x 8.0-inch
|
La Scala AL6 features a 1" polyimide diaphragm compression horn-loaded Tweeter, a 3" Midrange and 1 x 12" fiber-composite cone with folded horn Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 425Hz - 2900Hz. On the other hand, the F328Be features a 1" Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 8.0" Aluminum Woofer.
Frequency Response
La Scala AL6 has a frequency range of 40-19k Hz whereas F328Be has a frequency range of 26-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 26Hz, the F328Be can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the La Scala AL6's min frequency of 40Hz.
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
La Scala AL6 and F328Be have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. La Scala AL6 sensitivity is rated at 103 dB and the F328Be's is at 91 dB. This 12 dB difference makes the Klipsch La Scala AL6 a more sensitive speaker compared to Revel PerformaBe F328Be, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
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 La Scala AL6 has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 200 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.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both La Scala AL6 and F328Be features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Klipsch La Scala AL6's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or 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 Klipsch La Scala AL6's and Revel PerformaBe F328Be's external dimensions. Klipsch La Scala AL6 has external dimensions of 994 x 622 x 647mm (39/1 x 24.5 x 25.5inch) 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 279mm narrower and 199mm less deeper than Klipsch La Scala AL6 but it is also 300mm 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 Klipsch La Scala AL6 is approximately 4024.3cm2 / 623.8inch2 and base area of the Revel PerformaBe F328Be is approximately 1536.6cm2 / 238.2inch2. The La Scala AL6 requires 162% 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 Klipsch La Scala AL6 weighs 93.18kg / 205lbs and the Revel PerformaBe F328Be weighs 51.18kg / 112.6lbs. This makes the La Scala AL6 82% heavier than the F328Be.
Here is a comparison of how La Scala AL6 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 Klipsch La Scala AL6?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of La Scala AL6:
- 2 Loudspeaker cabinets
- 2 Subwoofer cabinets
- 2 Grilles
- 4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)
- Owners Manual
- Congratulations letter
- Klipsch brochure
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 |
103 dB
vs
91 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
8.0 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Height |
994mm
vs
1294mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
14998USD
vs
17600USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Max Input Power |
300 watts
vs
100 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
|
Number of Woofers |
3
vs
1
|
More woofers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
26 Hz
vs
40 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
40k Hz
vs
19k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Base Surface Area |
1536cm2
vs
4024cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL6 |
Revel PerformaBe F328Be |
| Brand |
Klipsch |
Revel |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
up to 100 watts |
50-300 watts |
| Sensitivity |
103 dB |
91 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
3.2 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
40-19k Hz |
26-40k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
3 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
8.0" |
| Woofer Composition |
fiber-composite cone with folded horn |
Aluminum |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
n/a |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
horn-loaded |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
3" |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
425Hz - 2900Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
994.0mm (39.1") |
1294.0mm (50.9") |
| Width |
622.0mm (24.5") |
343.0mm (13.5") |
| Depth |
647.0mm (25.5") |
448.0mm (17.6") |
| Weight |
93.18kg (205lbs) |
51.18kg (112.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Woof veneer |
n/a |
| Available Colors |
American Auburn, Black Ash, American Walnut |
Gloss Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
10 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
10 Years |
5 Years |
A generation apart: Klipsch La Scala AL6 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 |
|---|
| Bass | B | Revel PerformaBe F328Be digs deeper - 26Hz against 40Hz. |
| Amplifier needs | A | Klipsch La Scala AL6 is more sensitive (103dB vs 91dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | B | Revel PerformaBe F328Be takes more power (300W vs 100W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Revel PerformaBe F328Be is easier to place; Klipsch La Scala AL6 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | depends | Klipsch La Scala AL6: bi-amping; Revel PerformaBe F328Be: bi-amping. Klipsch La Scala AL6 sits in a wider range (12 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | A | Klipsch La Scala AL6 is cheaper - $14,998 against $17,600, about 15% less. |
A Klipsch La Scala AL6 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?
The usual trade-off: Revel PerformaBe F328Be measures better, Klipsch La Scala AL6 costs about about 17% more% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 40Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper Klipsch La Scala AL6 much easier to justify. In a large or open-plan room, Klipsch La Scala AL6 has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, Revel PerformaBe F328Be is the easier speaker to get right.
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.