Revel Performa3 F208 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Revel. It was released in 2013. It features a 1" Hard-Dome with Acoustic Lens Waveguide Tweeter, 1 x 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 8" Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 31Hz- 20kHz and a sensitivity of 88.5 dB. Revel Performa3 F208 has an MSRP of 5500$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Revel Performa3 F208 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 | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| 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.)
Revel's Performa3 Series of Loudspeakers
Performa3 F208 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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Revel Performa3 Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Revel Performa3 F208 Speaker
Revel Performa3 F208 has a Frequency response range of 31Hz- 20kHz and Power Range of 50-350 watts. With a minimum frequency of 31 Hz, Performa3 F208 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.
Here we have a comparison of how Performa3 F208's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Revel Performa3 F208?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Revel Performa3 F208's 31Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Revel Performa3 F208?
Performa3 F208 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 270 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2200 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Revel Performa3 F208's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Revel Performa3 F208 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Revel Performa3 F208 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 F208 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Revel Performa3 F208 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–150 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Performa3 F208 has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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Revel Performa3 F208 Back View
Revel Performa3 F208's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Revel Performa3 F208 External Dimensions and Weight
Revel Performa3 F208 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 46-3/4 x 13-5/8 x 15inch (1188.0 x 347.0 x 381.0mm ).
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 F208 is approximately 1322.1cm2 / 204.9inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Revel Performa3 F208, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Revel Performa3 F208 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Revel Performa3 F208 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Revel Performa3 F208 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe Revel Performa3 F208 weighs 36.27kg / 79.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Performa3 F208's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
Revel Performa3 F208 - Top View
Cabinet type and Materials
Revel Performa3 F208 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 F208 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 F208 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 F208 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 F208 is available in Gloss Black.
Does the Revel Performa3 F208 come with a Grille?
Performa3 F208 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 F208 with Grille
What's in the Box of Revel Performa3 F208?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Performa3 F208:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Spike feet
- 4 Locking rings
- 4 Washers
- 2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)
- Foam port plug
- Owners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Revel Performa3 F208.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Revel Performa3 F208, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Revel Performa3 F208
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Revel Performa3 F208 speaker:
Official Brochure for Revel Performa3 F208
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Revel Performa3 F208 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Revel Performa3 F208
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.