In this review, we will be comparing Revolution XT 6F and Imagine X2T, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Tannoy and PSB.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Tannoy Revolution XT 6F and PSB Imagine X2T first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Tannoy Revolution XT 6F | PSB Imagine X2T |
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| Brand | Tannoy
United Kingdom · founded 1926 | PSB
Canada · founded 1972 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | — | 1" Dome |
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| Midrange | — | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | — | 2 x 6.2" Clay/Ceramic/Poly |
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| Frequency response | 38-32k Hz | 30-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 90 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | — | 20-200 watts |
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| Weight | 16.30kg / 35.9lbs | 23.60kg / 51.9lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 39.6" x 10.6" x 12.5"
1005.8 x 269.2 x 317.5mm | 40-1/8" x 9" x 16-3/4"
1020.0 x 229.0 x 426.0mm |
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What size room are the Tannoy Revolution XT 6F and PSB Imagine X2T 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* |
Tannoy Revolution XT 6F |
PSB Imagine X2T |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| 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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Revolution XT 6F and Imagine X2T are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Tannoy Revolution XT 6F |
PSB Imagine X2T |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
x -inch
|
2 x 6.2-inch
|
Revolution XT 6F features a " Tweeter and x " Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 250 Hz & 1.8 kHz. On the other hand, the Imagine X2T features a 1" titanium with neodymium magnets Dome Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 6.2" Clay/Ceramic/Poly Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 500Hz and 2200Hz.
Frequency Response
Revolution XT 6F has a frequency range of 38-32k Hz whereas Imagine X2T has a frequency range of 30-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 30Hz, the Imagine X2T can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Revolution XT 6F's min frequency of 38Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Revolution XT 6F and Imagine X2T have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 90 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
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.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Imagine X2T features 5-Way post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Revolution XT 6F has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
PSB Imagine X2T's 5-Way post terminals allows Bi-amping or 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 Tannoy Revolution XT 6F's and PSB Imagine X2T's external dimensions. Tannoy Revolution XT 6F has external dimensions of 1005.8 x 269.2 x 317.5mm (39.6 x 10.6 x 12.5inch) whereas PSB Imagine X2T has external dimensions of 1020.0 x 229.0 x 426.0mm (40-1/8 x 9 x 16-3/4inch).
Tannoy Revolution XT 6F is 14.2mm shorter and 108.5mm less deeper than PSB Imagine X2T but it is also 40.2mm wider.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
PSB Imagine X2T needs about 14% more floor or shelf area. PSB Imagine X2T is 109mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. PSB Imagine X2T is 14mm 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 Tannoy Revolution XT 6F is approximately 854.8cm2 / 132.5inch2 and base area of the PSB Imagine X2T is approximately 975.5cm2 / 151.2inch2. The Revolution XT 6F requires 12% less surface area than the Imagine X2T which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
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 Tannoy Revolution XT 6F weighs 16.30kg / 35.9lbs and the PSB Imagine X2T weighs 23.60kg / 51.9lbs. This makes the Imagine X2T 45% heavier than the Revolution XT 6F.
Here is a comparison of how Revolution XT 6F and Imagine X2T's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of PSB Imagine X2T?
Here are the items that come with the Imagine X2T:
- Floor-standing speaker
- Grille
- 4 Rubber feet
- 4 Spiked Feet
- Wrench
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
 High Frequency Response |
32k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
1005mm
vs
1020mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
854cm2
vs
975cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Woofer Size |
6.2 inches
vs
inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
30 Hz
vs
38 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Price per pair* |
1500USD
vs
1998USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Tannoy Revolution XT 6F |
PSB Imagine X2T |
| Brand |
Tannoy |
PSB |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Sensitivity |
90 dB |
90 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
38-32k Hz |
30-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
|
2 |
| Woofer Size |
" |
6.2" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Clay/Ceramic/Poly |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
n/a |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
250 Hz & 1.8 kHz |
500Hz and 2200Hz |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1005.8mm (39.6") |
1020.0mm (40.2") |
| Width |
269.2mm (10.6") |
229.0mm (9") |
| Depth |
317.5mm (12.5") |
426.0mm (16.8") |
| Weight |
16.30kg (35.9lbs) |
23.60kg (51.9lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Wood-grain |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
n/a |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | B | PSB Imagine X2T digs deeper - 30Hz against 38Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (90dB vs 90dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability | B | PSB Imagine X2T: bi-amping. |
| Price | B | PSB Imagine X2T is cheaper - $1,500 against $1,998, about 25% less. |
A Tannoy Revolution XT 6F B PSB Imagine X2T
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?
PSB Imagine X2T is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Tannoy Revolution XT 6F if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 38Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. Match it to your room: we rate Tannoy Revolution XT 6F the better fit for a small room, and PSB Imagine X2T for a large room.
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.