Short answer: the ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63. It ranks #49 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.2/5) at $469.99 and is still sold new; the Revel Performa M22 ranks #165 (rated 3.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Revel Performa M22’s replacement, the Revel M126Be, is rated 4.3/5 at $4,400.
Buy the ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Revel Performa M22 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63 | Revel Performa M22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $469.99 per pair | $600 per pair used (about), Discontinued |
| Ranked | #49 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #165 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 37.1Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 76Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 46.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 13.3”H x 7.7”W x 11.7”D (337.8 x 195.6 x 297.2 mm) | 14.5”H x 8.6”W x 11.9”D (368.3 x 219.1 x 301.6 mm) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (4.4 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 86.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85dB |
| Drivers | 6.5” Aramid Fiber woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter | 25mm tweeter + 200mm woofer |
| Weight | 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg) each | 41.7 lbs (18.9 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.31 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.26 |
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