Revel PerformaBe M126Be is a 2-way Passive Bass reflex Bookshelf speaker by Revel. It was released in 2017. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" DCC Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 54-44k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. Revel M126Be has an MSRP of 4400$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Revel M126Be 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| 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
M126Be is a member of Revel's PerformaBe series of Passive speakers. The PerformaBe range is Revel's high-end line, using a beryllium-dome tweeter for extended, low-distortion highs. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Revel PerformaBe Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Revel M126Be Speaker
Revel M126Be has a Frequency response range of 54-44k Hz and Power Range of 50-150 watts. With a minimum frequency of 54 Hz, M126Be delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how M126Be's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Revel M126Be?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Revel M126Be's 54Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Revel M126Be's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Revel PerformaBe M126Be is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, Revel PerformaBe M126Be is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Revel M126Be plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Revel M126Be need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–150 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
M126Be features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Revel M126Be External Dimensions and Weight
Revel M126Be has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 15-1/4 x 8-5/16 x 10-5/16inch (388.0 x 212.0 x 262.0mm ).
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 M126Be is approximately 555.4cm2 / 86.1inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Revel M126Be, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Revel M126Be Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Revel M126Be virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Revel M126Be Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe Revel M126Be weighs 10.00kg / 22lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how M126Be's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $5000
Cabinet type and Materials
Revel M126Be has a
Bass reflex type cabinet and a Wood/Lacquer finish.
Port Position
Revel M126Be 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 M126Be is available in Walnut, Black, White and Silver.
Wall Mounting
M126Be doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Revel M126Be come with a Grille?
M126Be comes with magnetic 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. Since the included grille of the M126Be is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
What's in the Box of Revel M126Be?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of M126Be:
- Bookshelf loudspeaker
- Grille
- Foam port plug
- Owners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Revel PerformaBe M126Be.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.