In this review, we will be comparing Sabrina V and F328Be, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Wilson Audio and Revel.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wilson Audio Sabrina V and Revel PerformaBe F328Be first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Wilson Audio Sabrina V Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 7" Midrange
- 8" Paper pulp Woofer
- 27-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:from 50watts
- Weight:55.79kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 39" x 12" x 15-3/8" ( 990.0 x 305.0 x 391.0mm )
Revel PerformaBe F328Be Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 5.25" Midrange
- 3 x 8.0" Aluminum Woofer
- 5.25" Midrange
- 26-40k Hz Frequency Response
- 91 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:50-300watts
- Weight:51.18kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 50-15/16" x 13-1/2" x 17-5/8" ( 1294.0 x 343.0 x 448.0mm )
What size room are the Wilson Audio Sabrina V and Revel PerformaBe F328Be 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* |
Wilson Audio Sabrina V |
Revel PerformaBe F328Be |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Average |
(* 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 Wilson Audio Sabrina V and Revel PerformaBe F328Be 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 Sabrina V and F328Be are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Wilson Audio Sabrina V |
Revel PerformaBe F328Be |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 7-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
3 x 8.0-inch
|
Sabrina V features a 1" Doped silk fabric Dome Tweeter , a 7" Midrange and 1 x 8" Paper pulp Woofer . On the other hand, the F328Be features a 1" Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 8.0" Aluminum Woofer .
Frequency Response
Sabrina V has a frequency range of 27-24k Hz whereas F328Be has a frequency range of 26-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 26Hz, the F328Be can go slightly deeper then the Sabrina V's min frequency of 27Hz.
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
Sabrina V is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the F328Be which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Sabrina V can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Sabrina V sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the F328Be's is rated at 91 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Revel PerformaBe F328Be a more sensitive speaker compared to Wilson Audio Sabrina V, 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.
Sabrina V can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Sabrina V has a max power handling value of watts RMS , 300 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. Sabrina V has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Sabrina V and F328Be 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 Wilson Audio Sabrina V's and Revel PerformaBe F328Be's external dimensions. Wilson Audio Sabrina V has external dimensions of 990.0 x 305.0 x 391.0mm ( 39 x 12 x 15-3/8inch) whereas 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) .
Revel PerformaBe F328Be is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 38mm wider, 304mm taller and 57mm deeper than Wilson Audio Sabrina V.
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 Wilson Audio Sabrina V is approximately 1192.6cm2 / 184.9inch2 and base area of the Revel PerformaBe F328Be is approximately 1536.6cm2 / 238.2inch2. The Sabrina V requires 22% less surface area than the F328Be which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.