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Revel W763 vs Revel W126Be Comparison

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Revel W763 vs Revel W126Be Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing W763 and W126Be, two Passive In-wall speakers by Revel.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Revel W763 and Revel W126Be first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsRevel W763Revel W126Be
BrandRevel
United States · founded 1996
Revel
United States · founded 1996
Design2-way2-way
Tweeter1"1"
Woofer6.5"6.5"
Frequency response—55-40k Hz
Sensitivity89 dB89 dB
Impedance8 ohms6 ohms
Power range10 - 140 W watts—
Weight2.45kg / 5.4lbs4.72kg / 10.4lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)10-7/8" x 8-3/8" x 3-9/16"
276.2 x 212.7 x 91.0mm
15-5/8" x 10-1/4" x 3-13/16"
396.9 x 260.4 x 96.8mm

W763 and W126Be are members of Revel's Architectural series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Revel Architectural Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Revel W253L
  
In-wall 55-18kHz 91 dB8Ω 2 x 5.25"
Revel W553L
  
Center Channel 90.5 dB8Ω 2 x 5.25"
Revel W383
  
In-wall 89 dB8Ω 1 x 8"
Revel W763
In-wall 89 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Revel W783
  
In-wall 89 dB8Ω 1 x 8"
Revel W990
  
In-wall 89 dB8Ω 1 x 9"
Revel W228Be
  
In-wall 35-40k Hz 90 dB6Ω 2 x 8"
Revel W126Be
In-wall 55-40k Hz 89 dB6Ω 1 x 6.5"
Revel W226Be
  
In-wall 45-40k Hz 90 dB6Ω 2 x 6.5"
Revel W263
  
In-wall 88 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.


Drivers

Both W763 and W126Be are 2-way speakers.

Tweeter - 1 inchWoofer - 6.5 inch
Revel W763
Tweeter - 1 inchWoofer - 6.5 inch
Revel W126Be

TweeterWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver Revel W763 Revel W126Be
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 6.5-inch 1 x 6.5-inch

W763 features a 1" Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Woofer. On the other hand, the W126Be features a 1" Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Woofer.

Frequency Response

W763 has a frequency range of whereas W126Be has a frequency range of 55-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of Hz, the W763 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the W126Be's min frequency of 55Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the In-wall class in our database.

Low Frequency

In-wall Speakers

W763
W126Be
Min
Average
Median

Impedance and Sensitivity

W763 is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the W126Be which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.

On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 89 dBdB.

Sensitivity

In-wall Speakers

W763
W126Be
Min
Average
Median

Which plays louder on your amplifier?

Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are considering, and watch both numbers move.

Revel W763
 
Revel W126Be
 

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

W763 features Spring post type posts and W126Be has a Spring post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Physical Specs

The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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 W763's and Revel W126Be's external dimensions. Revel W763 has external dimensions of 276.2 x 212.7 x 91.0mm () whereas Revel W126Be has external dimensions of 396.9 x 260.4 x 96.8mm ().

Revel W126Be is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 47.7mm wider, 120.7mm taller and 5.8mm deeper than Revel W763.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Revel W763 and Revel W126Be in scale.

Revel W763 vs Revel W126Be Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Revel W763 and Revel W126Be Size and External Dimensions
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 W763 weighs 2.45kg / 5.4lbs and the Revel W126Be weighs 4.72kg / 10.4lbs. This makes the W126Be 93% heavier than the W763.

Here is a comparison of how W763 and W126Be's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive In-wall class.

Weight
All In-wall Speakers
Revel W763
Revel W126Be
Min
Average
Max

Reasons to choose Revel W763 over Revel W126Be

Nominal Impedance 8 ohms vs 6 ohms Less selective with amplifiers
Low Frequency Response Hz vs 55 Hz Generates deeper bass
Height 276mm vs 396mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 193cm2 vs 252cm2 Takes less floor space
Price per pair* 1210USD vs 3850USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Reasons to choose Revel W126Be over Revel W763

High Frequency Response 40k Hz vs k Hz Generates higher frequency

Revel W763 vs Revel W126Be Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Revel W763 Revel W126Be
Brand Revel Revel
Speaker Type Passive In-wall Speaker Passive In-wall Speaker
Sensitivity 89 dB 89 dB
Impedance 8 ohms 6 ohms
Frequency Response 55-40k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
Woofer Composition
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Physical Specs
Height 276.2mm (10.9") 396.9mm (15.6")
Width 212.7mm (8.4") 260.4mm (10.3")
Depth 91.0mm (3.6") 96.8mm (3.8")
Weight 2.45kg (5.4lbs) 4.72kg (10.4lbs)
Enclosure
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Other
Parts Warranty Lifetime Lifetime
Labor Warranty Lifetime Lifetime

Verdict

Siblings in Revel's Architectural series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.

AreaBetterWhy
Amplifier needsevenly matchedSimilar sensitivity (89dB vs 89dB) - both want much the same power.
Amplifier matchARevel W763 is the easier load at 8 ohms.
SizedependsRevel W763 is easier to place; Revel W126Be is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides.
PriceARevel W763 is cheaper - $1,210 against $3,850, about 69% less; arguably a different class.

A Revel W763  B Revel W126Be
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.

Which should you choose?

Revel W763 has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. In a large or open-plan room, Revel W126Be has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, Revel W763 is the easier speaker to get right. Think about the whole system, not just the speakers: the roughly $2,640 saved by taking the cheaper pair would buy a subwoofer or a better amplifier, and either usually does more for the sound than the difference between these two.

And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.


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