In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Revel. Revel Performa4 F345 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Revel Performa4 M145 is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Revel Performa4 F345 and Revel Performa4 M145 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Revel Performa4 F345 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 3 x 5.25" Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) Woofer
- 36-40k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:30-225watts
- Weight:29.09kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 41" x 11-15/16" x 13-15/16" ( 1042.0 x 304.0 x 355.0mm )
Revel Performa4 M145 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) Woofer
- 54-40k Hz Frequency Response
- 85 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:15-150watts
- Weight:6.82kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 11-5/8" x 7-15/16" x 9-5/8" ( 296.0 x 202.0 x 245.0mm )
Revel Performa4 F345 and Revel Performa4 M145 are members of Revel's Performa4 series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Revel Performa4 Series
History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Revel Performa4 F345 and Revel Performa4 M145 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 Revel Performa4 F345 and Revel Performa4 M145 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Revel Performa4 F345 |
Revel Performa4 M145 |
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Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
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Tweeter
|
1-inch
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1-inch
|
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Midrange
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- |
- |
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Woofer
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3 x 5.25-inch
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1 x 5.25-inch
|
Revel Performa4 F345 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 3 x 5.25" Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) Woofer . On the other hand, the Revel Performa4 M145 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) Woofer .
Frequency Response
Revel Performa4 F345 has a frequency range of 36-40k Hz whereas Revel Performa4 M145 has a frequency range of 54-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 36Hz, the Revel Performa4 F345 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Revel Performa4 M145's min frequency of 54Hz.
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
Revel Performa4 F345 and Revel Performa4 M145 have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Revel Performa4 F345 sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Revel Performa4 M145's is at 85 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Revel Performa4 F345 a more sensitive speaker compared to Revel Performa4 M145, 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.
Revel Performa4 F345 can handle a max power of 225 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Revel Performa4 M145 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 75 watts less than the Revel Performa4 F345.
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
Revel Performa4 F345 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Revel Performa4 M145 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
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 Performa4 F345's and Revel Performa4 M145's external dimensions. Revel Performa4 F345 has external dimensions of 1042.0 x 304.0 x 355.0mm ( 41inch x 11-15/16inch x 13-15/16inch ) whereas Revel Performa4 M145 has external dimensions of 296.0 x 202.0 x 245.0mm ( 11-5/8inch x 7-15/16inch x 9-5/8inch ) .
Revel Performa4 F345 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 102mm wider, 746mm taller and 110mm deeper than Revel Performa4 M145.
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 Performa4 F345 is approximately 1079.2cm2 / 167.3inch2 and base area of the Revel Performa4 M145 is approximately 494.9cm2 / 76.7inch2. The Revel Performa4 F345 requires 118% more surface area than the Revel Performa4 M145 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Revel Performa4 F345?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Revel Performa4 F345:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)
- Four M8 Spikes
- 4 Nuts
- 4 Discs
- Quick Start Guide
What's in the Box of Revel Performa4 M145?
Here are the items that come with the Revel Performa4 M145:
- 2 Bookshlef loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 8 Self-adhesive feet
- 2 Port plugs
- Quick Start Guide