Revel M8 SP2 vs Revel Concerta2 F36 Comparison

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Revel M8 SP2 vs Revel Concerta2 F36 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Revel. Revel Concerta M8 SP2 is a On-wall speaker whereas the F36 is a Floor-standing speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Revel M8 SP2 and Revel Concerta2 F36 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Revel M8 SP2	Revel Concerta2 F36
Brand	Revel United States · founded 1996	Revel United States · founded 1996
Design	2-way	3-way
Tweeter	1" Hard-Dome	1" dome with with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide
Midrange	—	6.5"
Woofer	2 x 3" Micro Ceramic Composite	2 x 6.5" Anodized aluminum
Frequency response	110-21k Hz	51- Hz
Sensitivity	88 dB	91 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	6 ohms
Power range	10-125 watts	30-200 watts
Weight	1.57kg / 3.5lbs	22.73kg / 50lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	11-11/16" x 4-1/4" x 4-5/8" 297.0 x 108.0 x 118.0mm	44-5/16" x 9-11/16" x 14-3/16" 1126.0 x 247.0 x 361.0mm

M8 SP2 and F36 are members of Revel's Concerta series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Revel Concerta Series History

Model	Body	Frequency	Sensitivity	Impedance	Woofer
Revel Concerta2 F35	Floor-standing	55- Hz	90 dB	6Ω	2 x 5.25"
Revel M16	Bookshelf	55- Hz	86 dB	6Ω	1 x 6.5"
Revel Concerta2 F36	Floor-standing	51- Hz	91 dB	6Ω	2 x 6.5"
Revel M8 SP2	On-wall	110-21k Hz	88 dB	8Ω	2 x 3"
Revel Concerta2 C25	Center Channel	80Hz- 20kHz	89 dB	6Ω	2 x 5.25"

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 M8 SP2 is a 2-way design whereas the F36 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.

Revel M8 SP2

Revel Concerta2 F36

TweeterMidrangeWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver	Revel M8 SP2	Revel Concerta2 F36
Driver Setup	2-way	3-way
Tweeter	1-inch	1-inch
Midrange	-	1 x 6.5-inch
Woofer	2 x 3-inch	2 x 6.5-inch

M8 SP2 features a 1" MCC (Micro Ceramic Composite) Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 3" Micro Ceramic Composite Woofer. On the other hand, the F36 features a 1" aluminum dome with with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide Tweeter, a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Anodized aluminum Woofer.

Frequency Response

M8 SP2 has a frequency range of 110-21k Hz whereas F36 has a frequency range of 51- Hz. With a minimum frequency of 51Hz, the F36 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the M8 SP2's min frequency of 110Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the On-wall class in our database.

Low Frequency

On-wall Speakers

M8 SP2

F36

Min

Average

Median

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

M8 SP2 is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the F36 which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. M8 SP2 sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the F36's is rated at 91 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Revel Concerta2 F36 a more sensitive speaker compared to Revel M8 SP2, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

On-wall Speakers

M8 SP2

F36

Min

Average

Median

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.

F36 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS, whereas M8 SP2 has a max power handling value of 125 watts RMS, 75 watts less than the F36.

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.

Amplifier - change this

Distance

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Revel M8 SP2

Revel Concerta2 F36

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

M8 SP2 features 5-Way post type posts and F36 has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both M8 SP2 and F36 have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.

If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.

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 Revel M8 SP2's and Revel Concerta2 F36's external dimensions. Revel M8 SP2 has external dimensions of 297.0 x 108.0 x 118.0mm (11-11/16 x 4-1/4 x 4-5/8inch) whereas Revel Concerta2 F36 has external dimensions of 1126.0 x 247.0 x 361.0mm (44-5/16 x 9-11/16 x 14-3/16inch).

Revel Concerta2 F36 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 139mm wider, 829mm taller and 243mm deeper than Revel M8 SP2.

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 Concerta2 F36 needs about 600% more floor or shelf area. Revel Concerta2 F36 is 243mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Revel Concerta2 F36 is 829mm 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 Revel M8 SP2 is approximately 127.4cm² / 19.7inch² and base area of the Revel Concerta2 F36 is approximately 891.7cm² / 138.2inch². The M8 SP2 requires 86% less surface area than the F36 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of Revel M8 SP2?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of M8 SP2:

2 Satellite loudspeakers
2 Wall-brackets
4 Wall-mount end-caps
2 Rubber foot pads
Hex-key
Owners Manual

What's in the Box of Revel Concerta2 F36?

Here are the items that come with the F36:

Floorstanding loudspeaker
Grille
4 Spike feet
Owners Manual

Reasons to choose Revel Concerta M8 SP2 over Revel Concerta2 F36

Nominal Impedance	8 ohms vs 6 ohms	Less selective with amplifiers
High Frequency Response	21k Hz vs 0k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Mounting Bracket	Yes vs No	Allows mounting on walls
Height	297mm vs 1126mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area	127cm² vs 891cm²	Takes less floor space
Price per pair*	600USD vs 2200USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Reasons to choose Revel Concerta2 F36 over Revel Concerta M8 SP2

Max Input Power	200 watts vs 125 watts	Handle more power from your amplifier
Driver Setup	3-way vs 2-way	Have a dedicated mid-range driver
Sensitivity	91 dB vs 88 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size	6.5 inches vs 3 inches	Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response	51 Hz vs 110 Hz	Generates deeper bass

Revel M8 SP2 vs Revel Concerta2 F36 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Revel Concerta M8 SP2	Revel Concerta2 F36
Brand	Revel	Revel
Speaker Type	on-wall or tabletop speakers	Floor-standing speaker
Power Range	10-125 watts	30-200 watts
Sensitivity	88 dB	91 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	6 ohms
Frequency Response	110-21k Hz	51- Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	2	2
Woofer Size	3"	6.5"
Woofer Composition	Micro Ceramic Composite	Anodized aluminum
Woofer Surround Material	Rubber	Rubber
Tweeter Size	1"	1"
Tweeter Type	Hard-Dome	dome with with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	No	6.5"
Firing Direction	rear	rear
Physical Specs
Height	297.0mm (11.7")	1126.0mm (44.3")
Width	108.0mm (4.3")	247.0mm (9.7")
Depth	118.0mm (4.6")	361.0mm (14.2")
Weight	1.57kg (3.5lbs)	22.73kg (50lbs)
Enclosure	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Finish	Aluminum	Wood/Lacquer
Available Colors	Gloss Black	Gloss Black
Recommended Stand Height	24-28"	n/a
Grille	Yes	Yes
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	No	No
Other
Parts Warranty	5 Years	5 Years
Labor Warranty	5 Years	5 Years

Verdict

Siblings in Revel's Concerta series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.

Area	Better	Why
Bass	B	Revel Concerta2 F36 digs deeper - 51Hz against 110Hz.
Amplifier needs	B	Revel Concerta2 F36 is more sensitive (91dB vs 88dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier.
Amplifier match	A	Revel M8 SP2 is the easier load at 8 ohms.
Headroom	B	Revel Concerta2 F36 takes more power (200W vs 125W) - more in hand in a big room.
Size	depends	Revel M8 SP2 is easier to place; Revel Concerta2 F36 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides.
Type	depends	A Passive On-wall against a Passive Floor-standing - a different job rather than a better one.
Price	A	Revel M8 SP2 is cheaper - $600 against $2,200, about 73% less; arguably a different class.

A Revel M8 SP2 B Revel Concerta2 F36
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 Concerta2 F36 measures better, Revel M8 SP2 costs about about 3.7x the price% 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 110Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper Revel M8 SP2 much easier to justify. In a large or open-plan room, Revel Concerta2 F36 has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, Revel M8 SP2 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.