Revel PerformaBe F328Be is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Revel. It features a 1" Tweeter, 1 x 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 8.0" Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 26-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. Revel PerformaBe F328Be has an MSRP of 17600$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Revel PerformaBe F328Be 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 | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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
F328Be 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 F328Be Speaker
Revel PerformaBe F328Be has a Frequency response range of 26-40k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 26 Hz, F328Be 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 F328Be'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 2 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Revel PerformaBe F328Be's 26Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Revel PerformaBe F328Be's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Revel PerformaBe F328Be is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Revel PerformaBe F328Be is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes F328Be an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Revel PerformaBe F328Be will be a good choice.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Revel PerformaBe F328Be:
Input Type
F328Be has 5-way posts 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 F328Be External Dimensions and Weight
Revel PerformaBe F328Be has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 50-15/16 x 13-1/2 x 17-5/8inch (1294.0 x 343.0 x 448.0mm ).
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 F328Be is approximately 1536.6cm2 / 238.2inch2.
WeightThe Revel PerformaBe F328Be weighs 51.18kg / 112.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how F328Be's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $20000
Cabinet type and Materials
Revel PerformaBe F328Be has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a --- 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.
Port Position
Revel PerformaBe F328Be 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.
Available colors
Revel PerformaBe F328Be is available in Gloss Black.
Does the Revel PerformaBe F328Be come with a Grille?
F328Be 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 F328Be?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of F328Be:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Spike feet4 Locking rings4 Washers2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)2 Foam port plugsOwners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Revel PerformaBe F328Be.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.