Revel B28W is a 1-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by Revel. It features a Tweeter and 2 x 8" Polymer-coated aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 36-150Hz and a sensitivity of 0 dB. Revel B28W has an MSRP of 1100$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Revel B28W is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Bad |
| Mid-size Room | Poor |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Good |
(* 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.)
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Frequency Response of the Revel B28W Speaker
Revel B28W has a Frequency response range of 36-150Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 350 watts. With a minimum frequency of 36 Hz, B28W delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Revel B28W, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $1500. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how B28W's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
High Frequency
In-wall Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
Revel B28W's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
0 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Revel B28W is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 0 dB, Revel B28W is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Revel B28W:
Input Type
B28W features Spring post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Revel B28W External Dimensions and Weight
Revel B28W has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 23.5000-inch x 14.5000-inch x 4.0000-inch (597.0 x 369.0 x 102.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Revel B28W is approximately 376.4cm2 / 58.3inch2.
Cabinet type and Materials
Revel B28W has a
In-wall type cabinet.
What's in the Box of Revel B28W?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of B28W:
In-wall subwooferGrille8 Screws8 Washers8 IsolatorsOwners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Revel B28W.
Warranty
Lifetime of parts warranty and Lifetime of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.