Revel Performa3 F206 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Revel. It features a 1" Hard-Dome with Acoustic Lens Waveguide Tweeter, 1 x 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 42Hz- 20kHz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Revel Performa3 F206 has an MSRP of 3850$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Revel Performa3 F206 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| 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 F206 is a member of Revel's Performa3 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Revel Performa3 Series Speakers
Revel Performa3 Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Revel Performa3 F206 Speaker
Revel Performa3 F206 has a Frequency response range of 42Hz- 20kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 42 Hz, Performa3 F206 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 Performa3 F206, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $5000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Performa3 F206's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Revel Performa3 F206's 42Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Revel Performa3 F206?
Performa3 F206 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 275Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2150Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Revel Performa3 F206's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Revel Performa3 F206 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Revel Performa3 F206 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Revel Performa3 F206:
Input Type
Performa3 F206 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Revel Performa3 F206 Back View
Revel Performa3 F206's Binding post terminals
Revel Performa3 F206 External Dimensions and Weight
Revel Performa3 F206 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 41-5/8 x 10 x 13-7/8inch (1058.0 x 254.0 x 353.0mm ).
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 F206 is approximately 896.6cm2 / 139.0inch2.
WeightThe Revel Performa3 F206 weighs 26.41kg / 58.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Performa3 F206's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $5000
Revel Performa3 F206 - Top View
How does the Revel Performa3 F206 compare to the Revel Performa3 F208?
One of the natural alternative to the Revel Performa3 F206 is the Performa3 F208 which is located one step higher in Revel's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Revel Performa3 F206 vs Performa3 F208 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Revel Performa3 F206 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a Wood/Lacquer finish. 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.
Speaker Feet
Revel Performa3 F206 comes with
4 Spike feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on. It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
Revel Performa3 F206 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe. Performa3 F206 comes with
Foam port plug so if you don't have any choice but place the speakers too close to the walls or other surfaces, you can use these plugs in order to avoid boomy or too much bass.
Available colors
Revel Performa3 F206 is available in Gloss Black.
Does the Revel Performa3 F206 come with a Grille?
Performa3 F206 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 F206 with Grille
What's in the Box of Revel Performa3 F206?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Performa3 F206:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Spike feet4 Locking rings4 WashersFoam port plugOwners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Revel Performa3 F206.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Revel Performa3 F206, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Revel Performa3 F206
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Revel Performa3 F206 speaker:
Official Brochure for Revel Performa3 F206
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Revel Performa3 F206 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Revel Performa3 F206
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.