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Revel PerformaBe F328Be vs Revel M126Be Comparison

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Revel PerformaBe F328Be

Passive Floor-standing | 26-40k Hz

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Revel PerformaBe F328Be vs Revel M126Be Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Revel. Revel PerformaBe F328Be is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the M126Be is a Bookshelf speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Revel PerformaBe F328Be and Revel M126Be first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Revel PerformaBe F328Be Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" Tweeter
  • 5.25" Midrange
  • 3 x 8.0" Aluminum Woofer
  • 26-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 91 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:50-300watts
  • Weight:51.18kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1294.0" x 13-1/2" x 17-5/8"( 1294.0 x 343.0 x 448.0mm )

Revel M126Be Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" DCC Aluminum Woofer
  • 54-44k Hz Frequency Response
  • 86 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:50-150watts
  • Weight:10.00kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 388.0" x 8-5/16" x 10-5/16"( 388.0 x 212.0 x 262.0mm )

F328Be and M126Be are members of Revel's PerformaBe series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Revel PerformaBe Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Revel PerformaBe F228Be
  
Floor-standing 27-44k Hz 90 dB8Ω 2 x 8"
Revel M126Be
Bookshelf 54-44k Hz 86 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Revel PerformaBe F226Be
  
Floor-standing 50-40k Hz 90 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Revel PerformaBe F328Be
Floor-standing 26-40k Hz 91 dB8Ω 3 x 8.0"

What size room are the Revel PerformaBe F328Be and Revel M126Be 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 PerformaBe F328Be Revel M126Be
Near-field Bad Poor
Small Room Poor Average
Mid-size Room Average Good
Large Room Good Average
Very Large Room Average 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 PerformaBe F328Be and Revel M126Be 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 F328Be is a 3-way design whereas the M126Be 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.

Driver Revel PerformaBe F328Be Revel M126Be
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 5.25-inch -
Woofer 3 x 8.0-inch 1 x 6.5-inch

F328Be features a 1" Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 8.0" Aluminum Woofer . On the other hand, the M126Be features a 1" beryllium Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" DCC Aluminum Woofer .

Frequency Response

F328Be has a frequency range of 26-40k Hz whereas M126Be has a frequency range of 54-44k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 26Hz, the F328Be can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the M126Be'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

F328Be
M126Be
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Revel PerformaBe F328Be
Revel M126Be
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

F328Be and M126Be have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. F328Be sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the M126Be's is at 86 dB. This 5 dB difference makes the Revel PerformaBe F328Be a more sensitive speaker compared to Revel M126Be, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

F328Be
M126Be
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.

F328Be can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas M126Be has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 150 watts less than the F328Be.

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

F328Be features 5-way posts posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. M126Be has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both F328Be and M126Be 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 PerformaBe F328Be's and Revel M126Be's external dimensions. Revel PerformaBe F328Be has external dimensions of 1294.0 x 343.0 x 448.0mm ( 50-15/16 x 13-1/2 x 17-5/8inch) whereas Revel M126Be has external dimensions of 388.0 x 212.0 x 262.0mm ( 15-1/4 x 8-5/16 x 10-5/16inch) .

Revel PerformaBe F328Be is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 131mm wider, 906mm taller and 186mm deeper than Revel M126Be.

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 PerformaBe F328Be is approximately 1536.6cm2 / 238.2inch2 and base area of the Revel M126Be is approximately 555.4cm2 / 86.1inch2. The F328Be requires 177% more surface area than the M126Be which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of Revel PerformaBe F328Be?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of F328Be:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 4 Spike feet
  • 4 Locking rings
  • 4 Washers
  • 2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)
  • 2 Foam port plugs
  • Owners Manual
  • What's in the Box of Revel M126Be?

    Here are the items that come with the M126Be:
  • Bookshelf loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • Foam port plug
  • Owners Manual

  • Reasons to choose Revel PerformaBe F328Be over Revel PerformaBe M126Be
    Max Input Power 300 watts vs 150 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Sensitivity 91 dB vs 86 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 8.0 inches vs 6.5 inches Larger woofer
    Number of Woofers 3 vs 1 More woofers
    Low Frequency Response 26 Hz vs 54 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections

    Reasons to choose Revel PerformaBe M126Be over Revel PerformaBe F328Be

    High Frequency Response 44k Hz vs 40k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Height 388mm vs 1294mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 555cm2 vs 1536cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 4400USD vs 17600USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Revel PerformaBe F328Be vs Revel M126Be Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Revel PerformaBe F328Be Revel PerformaBe M126Be
    Brand Revel Revel
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Bookshelf speakers
    Power Range 50-300 watts 50-150 watts
    Sensitivity 91 dB 86 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 26-40k Hz 54-44k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 3 1
    Woofer Size 8.0" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition Aluminum DCC Aluminum
    Woofer Surround Material --- Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type n/a Hard-Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 5.25" No
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 1294.0mm (50.9") 388.0mm (15.3")
    Width 343.0mm (13.5") 212.0mm (8.3")
    Depth 448.0mm (17.6") 262.0mm (10.3")
    Weight 51.18kg (112.6lbs) 10.00kg (22lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass reflex
    Finish --- Wood/Lacquer
    Available Colors Gloss Black Walnut,Black,White,Silver
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Recommended Stand Height n/a 22-26"
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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