Revel Performa3 C205 is a 2-way Passive Radiator Center Channel speaker by Revel. It was released in 2013. 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 and 2 x 5.25" aluminum cone with cast frames Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 80Hz- 20kHz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Revel Performa3 C205 has an MSRP of 1100$ but can often be found around 770$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Revel Performa3 C205 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 | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Revel's Performa3 Series of Loudspeakers
Performa3 C205 is a member of Revel's Performa3 series of Passive speakers. The Performa3 range was Revel's mid-tier line of high-performance American speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Revel Performa3 C205 Speaker
Revel Performa3 C205 has a Frequency response range of 80Hz- 20kHz and Power Range of 50-120 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Performa3 C205's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1500$ (Pair), there is only one Passive Center Channel speaker that have the deeper bass levels than the Revel Performa3 C205's 80Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Revel Performa3 C205's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Revel Performa3 C205 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Revel Performa3 C205 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Revel Performa3 C205 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Revel Performa3 C205 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–120 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Performa3 C205 features Binding post type connectors.
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Revel Performa3 C205 Back View
Revel Performa3 C205 External Dimensions and Weight
Revel Performa3 C205 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 8-1/8 x 21-1/16 x 11-9/16inch (207.0 x 535.0 x 294.0mm ).
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 Performa3 C205 is approximately 1572.9cm2 / 243.8inch2.
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WeightThe Revel Performa3 C205 weighs 11.86kg / 26.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Performa3 C205's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1500
Revel Performa3 C205 on a Stand
How does the Revel Performa3 C205 compare to the Revel Performa3 C208?
One of the natural alternative to the Revel Performa3 C205 is the Performa3 C208 which is located one step higher in Revel's Passive Center Channel selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Revel Performa3 C205 vs Performa3 C208 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Revel Performa3 C205 has a
Passive Radiator type cabinet.
Available colors
Revel Performa3 C205 is available in Gloss Black.
Does the Revel Performa3 C205 come with a Grille?
Performa3 C205 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 Performa3 C205 with Grille
What's in the Box of Revel Performa3 C205?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Performa3 C205:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- Grille
- 2 Short feet
- 2 Long feet
- Owners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Revel Performa3 C205.
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Revel Performa3 C205 speaker:
Official Brochure for Revel Performa3 C205
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Revel Performa3 C205 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Revel Performa3 C205
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.