Revel PerformaBe F228Be 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 8" DCC Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 27-44k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Revel PerformaBe F228Be has an MSRP of 11000$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Revel PerformaBe F228Be 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 PerformaBe Series of Loudspeakers
PerformaBe F228Be 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 F228Be Speaker
Revel PerformaBe F228Be has a Frequency response range of 27-44k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-350 watts. With a minimum frequency of 27 Hz, PerformaBe F228Be 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.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how PerformaBe F228Be'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 20000$ (Pair), these are the 4 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Revel PerformaBe F228Be's 27Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Revel PerformaBe F228Be'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 F228Be is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Revel PerformaBe F228Be 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 F228Be:
Input Type
PerformaBe F228Be 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 F228Be External Dimensions and Weight
Revel PerformaBe F228Be has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 46-1/2 x 11-13/16 x 13-1/4inch (1182.0 x 301.0 x 337.0mm ).
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 F228Be is approximately 1014.4cm2 / 157.2inch2.
WeightThe Revel PerformaBe F228Be weighs 37.27kg / 82lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how PerformaBe F228Be's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $20000
How does the Revel PerformaBe F228Be compare to the Revel PerformaBe F328Be?
One of the natural alternative to the Revel PerformaBe F228Be is the F328Be which is located one step higher in Revel's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Revel PerformaBe F228Be vs F328Be for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Revel PerformaBe F228Be 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 F228Be 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 F228Be 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 F228Be is available in Gloss White.
Does the Revel PerformaBe F228Be come with a Grille?
PerformaBe F228Be 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 F228Be?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of PerformaBe F228Be:
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 F228Be.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.