Revel W253L is a 2-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by Revel. It was released in 2018. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 55-18kHz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. Revel W253L has an MSRP of 660$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Revel W253L 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.)
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Frequency Response of the Revel W253L Speaker
Revel W253L has a Frequency response range of 55-18kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of 10-130 watts. With a minimum frequency of 55 Hz, W253L delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Revel W253L, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $750. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how W253L's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Revel W253L's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Revel W253L is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Revel W253L is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes W253L 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 W253L will be a good choice.
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Input Type
W253L features Spring clip type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Revel W253L External Dimensions and Weight
Revel W253L has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14.1250-inch x 6.4375-inch x 3.4375-inch (359.0 x 164.0 x 88.0mm ).
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 W253L is approximately 144.3cm2 / 22.4inch2.
Cabinet type and Materials
Revel W253L has a
In-wall type cabinet.
What's in the Box of Revel W253L?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of W253L:
In-wall loudspeakerGrilleScrim clothCutout templateInstruction Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Revel W253L.
Warranty
Lifetime of parts warranty and Lifetime of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.