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Revel M105 vs Revel M106 Comparison

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Revel M105

Passive Bookshelf | 60Hz- 20kHz

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Revel M105 vs Revel M106 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing M105 and M106, two Passive Bookshelf speakers by Revel

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Revel M105 and Revel M106 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Revel M105 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Hard-Dome with Acoustic Lens Waveguide Tweeter
  • 5.25" Aluminum Woofer
  • 60Hz- 20kHz Frequency Response
  • 86 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:50-120watts
  • Weight:7.14kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 359.0" x 7-15/16" x 9-7/8"( 359.0 x 202.0 x 251.0mm )

Revel M106 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Hard-Dome with Acoustic Lens Waveguide Tweeter
  • 6.5" Aluminum Woofer
  • 59Hz- 20kHz Frequency Response
  • 87 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:50-150watts
  • Weight:8.41kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 383.0" x 8-1/4" x 11"( 383.0 x 210.0 x 280.0mm )

M105 and M106 are members of Revel's Performa3 series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Revel Performa3 Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Revel M106
Bookshelf 59Hz- 20kHz 87 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Revel M105
Bookshelf 60Hz- 20kHz 86 dB8Ω 1 x 5.25"
Revel Performa3 F206
  
Floor-standing 42Hz- 20kHz 88 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Revel Performa3 F208
  
Floor-standing 31Hz- 20kHz 88.5 dB8Ω 2 x 8"
Revel Performa3 C208
  
Center Channel 50Hz- 20kHz 89 dB8Ω 2 x 8"
Revel Performa3 C205
  
Center Channel 80Hz- 20kHz 89 dB8Ω 2 x 5.25"

What size room are the Revel M105 and Revel M106 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 M105 Revel M106
Near-field Poor Poor
Small Room Average Average
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Average 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.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Revel M105 and Revel M106 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both M105 and M106 are 2-way speakers.

Driver Revel M105 Revel M106
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 5.25-inch 1 x 6.5-inch

M105 features a 1" aluminum Hard-Dome with Acoustic Lens Waveguide Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2300Hz. On the other hand, the M106 features a 1" aluminum Hard-Dome with Acoustic Lens Waveguide Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2300Hz.

Frequency Response

M105 has a frequency range of 60Hz- 20kHz whereas M106 has a frequency range of 59Hz- 20kHz. With a minimum frequency of 59Hz, the M106 can go slightly deeper then the M105's min frequency of 60Hz.

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 Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

M105
M106
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Revel M105
Revel M106
Min
Average
Max

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

M105 and M106 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. M105 sensitivity is rated at 86 dB and the M106's is at 87 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Revel M106 a more sensitive speaker compared to Revel M105, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

M105
M106
Min
Average
Max

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.

M105 can handle a max power of 150 watts RMS from the amp the whereas M105 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS , 30 watts less than the M106.

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

M105 features Binding post type posts and M106 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Revel M105 Terminals
Revel M105's Binding post terminals

Revel M106Binding post Terminals
Revel M106's Binding post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both M105 and M106 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 M105's and Revel M106's external dimensions. Revel M105 has external dimensions of 359.0 x 202.0 x 251.0mm ( 14-1/8 x 7-15/16 x 9-7/8inch) whereas Revel M106 has external dimensions of 383.0 x 210.0 x 280.0mm ( 15-1/16 x 8-1/4 x 11inch) .

Revel M106 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 8mm wider, 24mm taller and 29mm deeper than Revel M105.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Revel M105 and Revel M106 in scale.

Revel M105 vs Revel M106 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Revel M105 and Revel M106 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 M105 is approximately 507.0cm2 / 78.6inch2 and base area of the Revel M106 is approximately 588.0cm2 / 91.1inch2. The M105 requires 14% less surface area than the M106 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

Here is an another comparison that shows both speakers on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet, next to a standard size amplifier and turntable in scale:

Revel M105 vs Revel M106 Size Comparison on a Media Console
Size Comparison image of Revel M105 and Revel M106 on a Media Console
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 M105 weighs 7.14kg / 15.7lbs and the Revel M106 weighs 8.41kg / 18.5lbs. This makes the M106 18% heavier than the M105.

Here is a comparison of how M105 and M106's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Revel M105
Revel M106
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Revel M105?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of M105:
  • Bookshelf loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • Foam port plug
  • Owners Manual
  • What's in the Box of Revel M106?

    Here are the items that come with the M106:
  • Bookshelf loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • Foam port plug
  • Owners Manual

  • Reasons to choose Revel Performa3 M105 over Revel Performa3 M106
    Height 359mm vs 383mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 507cm2 vs 588cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 1650USD vs 2200USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

    Reasons to choose Revel Performa3 M106 over Revel Performa3 M105

    Max Input Power 150 watts vs 120 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Sensitivity 87 dB vs 86 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 59 Hz vs 60 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Revel M105 vs Revel M106 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Revel Performa3 M105 Revel Performa3 M106
    Brand Revel Revel
    Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Bookshelf speakers
    Power Range 50-120 watts 50-150 watts
    Sensitivity 86 dB 87 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 60Hz- 20kHz 59Hz- 20kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 5.25" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition Aluminum Aluminum
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Hard-Dome with Acoustic Lens Waveguide Hard-Dome with Acoustic Lens Waveguide
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Crossover Frequency 2300Hz 2300Hz
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 359.0mm (14.1") 383.0mm (15.1")
    Width 202.0mm (8") 210.0mm (8.3")
    Depth 251.0mm (9.9") 280.0mm (11")
    Weight 7.14kg (15.7lbs) 8.41kg (18.5lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish Wood/Lacquer Wood/Lacquer
    Available Colors Gloss Walnut,Piano Black,Piano White Gloss Walnut,Piano Black
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Recommended Stand Height 24-25" 24-25"
    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

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