In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Revel. Revel Concerta2 F36 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Concerta2 C25 is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Revel Concerta2 F36 and Revel Concerta2 C25 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Revel Concerta2 F36 | Revel Concerta2 C25 |
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| Brand | Revel
United States · founded 1996 | Revel
United States · founded 1996 |
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| Design | 3-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" dome with with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide | 1" dome with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide |
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| Midrange | 6.5" | — |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6.5" Anodized aluminum | 2 x 5.25" anodized aluminum cone |
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| Frequency response | 51- Hz | 80Hz- 20kHz |
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| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 6 ohms |
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| Power range | 30-200 watts | 40-120 watts |
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| Weight | 22.73kg / 50lbs | 9.09kg / 20lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 44-5/16" x 9-11/16" x 14-3/16"
1126.0 x 247.0 x 361.0mm | 7-3/8" x 19-1/2" x 10-3/16"
188.0 x 496.0 x 259.0mm |
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F36 and Concerta2 C25 are members of Revel's Concerta series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Revel Concerta Series
History
What size room are the Revel Concerta2 F36 and Revel Concerta2 C25 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* |
Revel Concerta2 F36 |
Revel Concerta2 C25 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
(* 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 F36 is a 3-way design whereas the Concerta2 C25 is a 2-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 Concerta2 F36Revel Concerta2 C25
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 Concerta2 F36 |
Revel Concerta2 C25 |
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Driver Setup
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3-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
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1 x 6.5-inch |
- |
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Woofer
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2 x 6.5-inch
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2 x 5.25-inch
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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. On the other hand, the Concerta2 C25 features a 1" aluminum dome with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" anodized aluminum cone Woofer.
Frequency Response
F36 has a frequency range of 51- Hz whereas Concerta2 C25 has a frequency range of 80Hz- 20kHz. With a minimum frequency of 51Hz, the F36 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Concerta2 C25's min frequency of 80Hz.
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
F36 and Concerta2 C25 have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. F36 sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Concerta2 C25's is at 89 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Revel Concerta2 F36 a more sensitive speaker compared to Revel Concerta2 C25, 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.
F36 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS, whereas Concerta2 C25 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 80 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.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
F36 features 5-Way post type posts and Concerta2 C25 has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Revel Concerta2 C25's 5-Way post terminals
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 Concerta2 F36's and Revel Concerta2 C25's external dimensions. 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) whereas Revel Concerta2 C25 has external dimensions of 188.0 x 496.0 x 259.0mm (7-3/8 x 19-1/2 x 10-3/16inch).
Revel Concerta2 C25 is 938mm shorter and 102mm less deeper than Revel Concerta2 F36 but it is also 249mm 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 Concerta2 C25 needs about 44% more floor or shelf area. Revel Concerta2 F36 is 102mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Revel Concerta2 F36 is 938mm 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 Concerta2 F36 is approximately 891.7cm2 / 138.2inch2 and base area of the Revel Concerta2 C25 is approximately 1284.6cm2 / 199.1inch2. The F36 requires 31% less surface area than the Concerta2 C25 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Revel Concerta2 F36?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of F36:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Spike feet
- Owners Manual
What's in the Box of Revel Concerta2 C25?
Here are the items that come with the Concerta2 C25:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- Grille
- 2 Short feet
- 2 Long feet
- Owners Manual