Revel PerformaBe F226Be is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Revel. It features a 1" dome with proprietary acoustic lens waveguide Tweeter, 1 x 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" DCC Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 50-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Revel PerformaBe F226Be has an MSRP of 7700$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Revel PerformaBe F226Be 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 PerformaBe Series of Loudspeakers
PerformaBe F226Be is a member of Revel's PerformaBe series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Revel PerformaBe Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Revel PerformaBe F226Be Speaker
Revel PerformaBe F226Be has a Frequency response range of 50-40k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 50 Hz, PerformaBe F226Be delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how PerformaBe F226Be'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 10000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Revel PerformaBe F226Be's 50Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Revel PerformaBe F226Be's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Revel PerformaBe F226Be is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Revel PerformaBe F226Be 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 PerformaBe F226Be:
Input Type
PerformaBe F226Be 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.
Revel PerformaBe F226Be External Dimensions and Weight
Revel PerformaBe F226Be has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 41-5/16 x 9-13/16 x 13-3/4inch (1050.0 x 250.0 x 350.0mm ).
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 PerformaBe F226Be is approximately 875.0cm2 / 135.6inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Revel PerformaBe F226Be, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Revel PerformaBe F226Be Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Revel PerformaBe F226Be virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Revel PerformaBe F226Be Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe Revel PerformaBe F226Be weighs 26.36kg / 58lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how PerformaBe F226Be's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
How does the Revel PerformaBe F226Be compare to the Revel PerformaBe F228Be?
One of the natural alternative to the Revel PerformaBe F226Be is the PerformaBe F228Be which is located one step higher in Revel's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Revel PerformaBe F226Be vs PerformaBe F228Be for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Revel PerformaBe F226Be 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 PerformaBe F226Be 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 PerformaBe F226Be is a front-firing port speaker , which gives you more flexibility compared to rear firing speakers when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces.
Available colors
Revel PerformaBe F226Be is available in Gloss Black.
Does the Revel PerformaBe F226Be come with a Grille?
PerformaBe F226Be 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.
What's in the Box of Revel PerformaBe F226Be?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of PerformaBe F226Be:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Spike feet4 Locking rings4 Washers2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)Foam port plugOwners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Revel PerformaBe F226Be.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.