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Revel M106 vs Revel Performa3 C208 Comparison

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Revel M106

Passive Bookshelf | 59Hz- 20kHz

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Revel M106 vs Revel Performa3 C208 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Revel. Revel Performa3 M106 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Revel Performa3 C208 is a Center Channel speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Revel M106 and Revel Performa3 C208 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

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 )

Revel Performa3 C208 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" dome with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide Tweeter
  • 4" Midrange
  • 2 x 8" anodized aluminum cone with cast frames Woofer
  • 4" Midrange
  • 50Hz- 20kHz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:50-350watts
  • Weight:23.41kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 307.0" x 29" x 13-11/16"( 307.0 x 737.0 x 348.0mm )

M106 and Revel Performa3 C208 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 M106 and Revel Performa3 C208 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 M106 Revel Performa3 C208
Near-field Poor Are you nuts?
Small Room Average Bad
Mid-size Room Good Poor
Large Room Average Good
Very Large Room Poor Good

(* 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 M106 and Revel Performa3 C208 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

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that M106 is a 2-way design whereas the Revel Performa3 C208 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.

Driver Revel M106 Revel Performa3 C208
Driver Setup 2-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - 1 x 4-inch
Woofer 1 x 6.5-inch 2 x 8-inch

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. On the other hand, the Revel Performa3 C208 features a 1" aluminum dome with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 2 x 8" anodized aluminum cone with cast frames Woofer .

Frequency Response

M106 has a frequency range of 59Hz- 20kHz whereas Revel Performa3 C208 has a frequency range of 50Hz- 20kHz. With a minimum frequency of 50Hz, the Revel Performa3 C208 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the M106's min frequency of 59Hz.

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

M106
Revel Performa3 C208
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Revel M106
Revel Performa3 C208
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

M106 and Revel Performa3 C208 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. M106 sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Revel Performa3 C208's is at 89 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Revel Performa3 C208 a more sensitive speaker compared to Revel M106, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

M106
Revel Performa3 C208
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.

M106 can handle a max power of 350 watts RMS from the amp the whereas M106 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS , 200 watts less than the Revel Performa3 C208.

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

M106 features Binding post type posts and Revel Performa3 C208 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Revel M106 Terminals
Revel M106's Binding post terminals

Revel Performa3 C208Binding post Terminals
Revel Performa3 C208's Binding post terminals

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 M106's and Revel Performa3 C208's external dimensions. Revel M106 has external dimensions of 383.0 x 210.0 x 280.0mm ( 15-1/16 x 8-1/4 x 11inch) whereas Revel Performa3 C208 has external dimensions of 307.0 x 737.0 x 348.0mm ( 12-1/16 x 29 x 13-11/16inch) .

Revel M106 is 527mm narrower and 68mm less deeper than Revel Performa3 C208 but it is also 76mm 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 M106 is approximately 588.0cm2 / 91.1inch2 and base area of the Revel Performa3 C208 is approximately 2564.8cm2 / 397.5inch2. The M106 requires 77% less surface area than the Revel Performa3 C208 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of Revel M106?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of M106:
  • Bookshelf loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • Foam port plug
  • Owners Manual
  • What's in the Box of Revel Performa3 C208?

    Here are the items that come with the Revel Performa3 C208:
  • Center-channel loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 2 Short feet
  • 2 Long feet
  • 2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)
  • Owners Manual

  • Reasons to choose Revel Performa3 M106 over Revel Performa3 C208
    Base Surface Area 588cm2 vs 2564cm2 Takes less floor space

    Reasons to choose Revel Performa3 C208 over Revel Performa3 M106

    Max Input Power 350 watts vs 150 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Sensitivity 89 dB vs 87 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 8 inches vs 6.5 inches Larger woofer
    Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
    Low Frequency Response 50 Hz vs 59 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Height 307mm vs 383mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Revel M106 vs Revel Performa3 C208 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Revel Performa3 M106 Revel Performa3 C208
    Brand Revel Revel
    Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Center channel speaker
    Power Range 50-150 watts 50-350 watts
    Sensitivity 87 dB 89 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 59Hz- 20kHz 50Hz- 20kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 2
    Woofer Size 6.5" 8"
    Woofer Composition Aluminum anodized aluminum cone with cast frames
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber n/a
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Hard-Dome with Acoustic Lens Waveguide dome with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No 4"
    Crossover Frequency 2300Hz n/a
    Firing Direction rear n/a
    Physical Specs
    Height 383.0mm (15.1") 307.0mm (12.1")
    Width 210.0mm (8.3") 737.0mm (29")
    Depth 280.0mm (11") 348.0mm (13.7")
    Weight 8.41kg (18.5lbs) 23.41kg (51.5lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Passive Radiator
    Finish Wood/Lacquer n/a
    Available Colors Gloss Walnut,Piano Black Gloss Black
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Recommended Stand Height 24-25" n/a
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No n/a
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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