SpeakerDecision
  • SPEAKERS by TYPE
    • Passive Bookshelf Speakers
    • Passive Floor-standing Speakers
    • Passive Center Channel Speakers
    • Passive In-wall Speakers
    • All Passive Speakers
    • Powered Subwoofers
    • Powered Stereo Speakers
  • AMPLIFIERS
  • SMART FIND

Wharfedale Reva 2 vs Wharfedale Reva 1 Comparison

x
Speaker to replace
Change

Wharfedale Reva 2

Passive Bookshelf | 48-20k Hz

Wharfedale Reva 2
CHECK PRICE
Change
    
Wharfedale Reva 1

Passive Bookshelf | 52-20k Hz

Wharfedale Reva 1
CHECK PRICE
Wharfedale Reva 2 Wharfedale Reva 2
See at AMAZON
Wharfedale Reva 1 Wharfedale Reva 1
See at AMAZON
Wharfedale Reva 2
See at AMAZON
Wharfedale Reva 1
See at AMAZON
Wharfedale Reva 2 vs Wharfedale Reva 1 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Reva 2 and Reva 1, two Passive Bookshelf speakers by Wharfedale

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Wharfedale Reva 2 and Wharfedale Reva 1 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Wharfedale Reva 2 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 5" Woven Glass Fiber Woofer
  • 48-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • 86 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:20-80watts
  • Weight:7.82kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 358.0" x 7-7/8" x 12-13/16"( 358.0 x 201.0 x 326.0mm )

Wharfedale Reva 1 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 4.5" Woven Glass Fiber Woofer
  • 52-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • 86 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:20-60watts
  • Weight:5.64kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 318.0" x 6-13/16" x 11-3/16"( 318.0 x 174.0 x 285.0mm )

Reva 2 and Reva 1 are members of Wharfedale's Reva series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Wharfedale Reva Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Wharfedale Reva 1
Bookshelf 52-20k Hz 86 dB8Ω 1 x 4.5"
Wharfedale Reva 2
Bookshelf 48-20k Hz 86 dB8Ω 1 x 5"

What size room are the Wharfedale Reva 2 and Wharfedale Reva 1 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* Wharfedale Reva 2 Wharfedale Reva 1
Near-field Average Good
Small Room Good Good
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Poor Poor
Very Large Room Bad No way

(* 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 Wharfedale Reva 2 and Wharfedale Reva 1 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both Reva 2 and Reva 1 are 2-way speakers.

Driver Wharfedale Reva 2 Wharfedale Reva 1
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 5-inch 1 x 4.5-inch

Reva 2 features a 1" woven textile Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Woven Glass Fiber Woofer . On the other hand, the Reva 1 features a 1" woven textile Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Woven Glass Fiber Woofer .

Frequency Response

Reva 2 has a frequency range of 48-20k Hz whereas Reva 1 has a frequency range of 52-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 48Hz, the Reva 2 can go slightly deeper then the Reva 1's min frequency of 52Hz.

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

Reva 2
Reva 1
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Wharfedale Reva 2
Wharfedale Reva 1
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

Reva 2 and Reva 1 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 86 dB.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Reva 2
Reva 1
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.

Reva 2 can handle a max power of 80 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Reva 1 has a max power handling value of 60 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the Reva 2.

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

Both Reva 2 and Reva 1 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Wharfedale Reva 2 Terminals
Wharfedale Reva 2's Post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Wharfedale Reva 1 Terminals
Wharfedale Reva 1's Post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Reva 2 and Reva 1 have bottom firing ports.

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 Wharfedale Reva 2's and Wharfedale Reva 1's external dimensions. Wharfedale Reva 2 has external dimensions of 358.0 x 201.0 x 326.0mm ( 14-1/16 x 7-7/8 x 12-13/16inch) whereas Wharfedale Reva 1 has external dimensions of 318.0 x 174.0 x 285.0mm ( 12-1/2 x 6-13/16 x 11-3/16inch) .

Wharfedale Reva 2 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 27mm wider, 40mm taller and 41mm deeper than Wharfedale Reva 1.

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 Wharfedale Reva 2 is approximately 655.3cm2 / 101.6inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale Reva 1 is approximately 495.9cm2 / 76.9inch2. The Reva 2 requires 32% more surface area than the Reva 1 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 Wharfedale Reva 2 weighs 7.82kg / 17.2lbs and the Wharfedale Reva 1 weighs 5.64kg / 12.4lbs. This makes the Reva 2 39% heavier than the Reva 1.

Here is a comparison of how Reva 2 and Reva 1's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Wharfedale Reva 2
Wharfedale Reva 1
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Wharfedale Reva 2?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Reva 2:
  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Grilles (pre-installed)
  • 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet
  • 4 Jumper bars (pre-installed)
  • Pair of white gloves
  • User-feets Manual
  • What's in the Box of Wharfedale Reva 1?

    Here are the items that come with the Reva 1:
  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Grilles (pre-installed)
  • 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet
  • 4 Jumper bars (pre-installed)
  • Pair of white gloves
  • User-feets Manual

  • Reasons to choose Wharfedale Reva 2 over Wharfedale Reva 1
    Max Input Power 80 watts vs 60 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Woofer Size 5 inches vs 4.5 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 48 Hz vs 52 Hz Generates deeper bass

    Reasons to choose Wharfedale Reva 1 over Wharfedale Reva 2

    Height 318mm vs 358mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 495cm2 vs 655cm2 Takes less floor space
    Wharfedale Reva 2 vs Wharfedale Reva 1 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Wharfedale Reva 2 Wharfedale Reva 1
    Brand Wharfedale Wharfedale
    Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Bookshelf speakers
    Power Range 20-80 watts 20-60 watts
    Sensitivity 86 dB 86 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 48-20k Hz 52-20k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 5" 4.5"
    Woofer Composition Woven Glass Fiber Woven Glass Fiber
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Dome Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction bottom bottom
    Physical Specs
    Height 358.0mm (14.1") 318.0mm (12.5")
    Width 201.0mm (7.9") 174.0mm (6.9")
    Depth 326.0mm (12.8") 285.0mm (11.2")
    Weight 7.82kg (17.2lbs) 5.64kg (12.4lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish Wood composite laminate Wood composite laminate
    Available Colors Walnut, Black Walnut
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Recommended Stand Height 24" 28-30"
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

    Most Popular Speakers
    Klipsch Reference R-51M
    Klipsch R-51M
    2-way | 93 dB | 8 ohms
    Wharfedale Elysian 2
    Wharfedale Elysian 2
    3-way | 89 dB | 4 ohms
    ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2
    ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2
    2-way | 87 dB | 6 ohms
    Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition
    B&W 606 S2
    2-way | 88 dB | 8 ohms
    KEF Q150
    KEF Q150
    2-way | 86 dB | 8 ohms
    Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500M
    Klipsch RP-500M
    2-way | 93 dB | 8 ohms
    Wharfedale EVO4.1
    Wharfedale EVO4.1
    2-way | 87 dB | 8 ohms
    Bowers & Wilkins 606
    B&W 606
    2-way | 88 dB | 8 ohms
    Copyright © 2025 by SpeakerDecision
    About Privacy Contact US Camera Decision

    Report a Correction