In this review, we will be comparing F36 and F35, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Revel Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Revel Concerta2 F36 and Revel Concerta2 F35 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
F36 and F35 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 F35 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Revel Concerta2 F36 and Revel Concerta2 F35 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both F36 and F35 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Revel Concerta2 F36 |
Revel Concerta2 F35 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6.5-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
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 F35 features a 1" aluminum dome with with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 5.25" Anodized aluminum Woofer .
Frequency Response
F36 has a frequency range of 51- Hz whereas F35 has a frequency range of 55- Hz. With a minimum frequency of 51Hz, the F36 can go slightly deeper then the F35's min frequency of 55Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
F36 and F35 have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. F36 sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the F35's is at 90 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Revel Concerta2 F36 a more sensitive speaker compared to Revel Concerta2 F35, 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. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
F36 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas F35 has a max power handling value of 180 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the F36.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
F36 features 5-Way post type posts and F35 has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both F36 and F35 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
Size of a speaker can sometimes become 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 F35'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 F35 has external dimensions of 1026.0 x 216.0 x 313.0mm ( 40-3/8 x 8-1/2 x 12-5/16inch) .
Revel Concerta2 F36 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 31mm wider, 100mm taller and 48mm deeper than Revel Concerta2 F35.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Revel Concerta2 F36 and Revel Concerta2 F35 in scale.
Comparison image of Revel Concerta2 F36 and Revel Concerta2 F35 Size and External Dimensions
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 F35 is approximately 676.1cm2 / 104.8inch2. The F36 requires 32% more surface area than the F35 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 Revel Concerta2 F36 weighs 22.73kg / 50lbs and the Revel Concerta2 F35 weighs 18.64kg / 41lbs. This makes the F36 22% heavier than the F35.
Here is a comparison of how F36 and F35'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 Concerta2 F36?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of F36:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Spike feetOwners Manual
What's in the Box of Revel Concerta2 F35?
Here are the items that come with the F35:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Spike feetOwners Manual
 Max Input Power |
200 watts
vs
180 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
91 dB
vs
90 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
51 Hz
vs
55 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
1026mm
vs
1126mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
676cm2 (216x313mm)
vs
891cm2 (247x361mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1760USD
vs
2200USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Revel Concerta2 F36 |
Revel Concerta2 F35 |
| Brand |
Revel |
Revel |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
30-200 watts |
30-180 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91 dB |
90 dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
6 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
51- Hz |
55- Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
5.25" |
| Woofer Composition |
Anodized aluminum |
Anodized aluminum |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
dome with with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide |
dome with with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6.5" |
5.25" |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1126.0mm (44.3") |
1026.0mm (40.4") |
| Width |
247.0mm (9.7") |
216.0mm (8.5") |
| Depth |
361.0mm (14.2") |
313.0mm (12.3") |
| Weight |
22.73kg (50lbs) |
18.64kg (41lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
Wood/Lacquer |
Wood/Lacquer |
| Available Colors |
Gloss Black |
Gloss White |
| 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 |