Revel C426Be is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Revel. It was released in 2018. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" dome with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide Tweeter, 1 x 5-1/4" Midrange and 4 x 6.5" aluminum with Deep Ceramic Composite coating Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 38-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Revel C426Be has an MSRP of 4950$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Revel C426Be 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Frequency Response of the Revel C426Be Speaker
Revel C426Be has a Frequency response range of 38-40k Hz and Power Range of 50-300 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how C426Be's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
Revel C426Be's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Revel C426Be is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Revel C426Be is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Revel C426Be plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Revel C426Be need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
7.5–120 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
C426Be features Binding post type connectors.
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Revel C426Be Back View
Revel C426Be External Dimensions and Weight
Revel C426Be has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12-5/16 x 38-5/8 x 14-1/16inch (313.0 x 982.0 x 358.0mm ).
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 C426Be is approximately 3515.6cm2 / 544.9inch2.
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WeightThe Revel C426Be weighs 33.05kg / 72.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how C426Be's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $5000
Cabinet type and Materials
Revel C426Be has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Available colors
Revel C426Be is available in Walnut.
Does the Revel C426Be come with a Grille?
C426Be comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Revel C426Be with Grille
What's in the Box of Revel C426Be?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of C426Be:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- Grille
- Feet assembly
- 2 Port plugs
- Owners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Revel C426Be.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.