Short answer: the Revel F328Be for the higher ranking, the Revel Concerta2 F35 for the lower price. The Revel F328Be ranks #5 of 25 floorstanding speakers at $13600. The Revel Concerta2 F35 ranks #14 at $900, $12700 cheaper.
On the Revel Concerta2 F35 side: Two-and-a-half-way, four-driver design: a 1” aluminum dome tweeter on a waveguide, a 5.25” mid-range. The tradeoff: F3 of 61Hz and F10 of 39Hz mean a subwoofer is needed for real bass extension.
The case for the Revel F328Be: CEA2034 spinorama shows a quite flat on-axis response with superb directivity and efficiency above 90dB. The catch: Vertical directivity is asymmetric - the reviewer recommends staying between -20 and +40 degrees relative to the tweeter axis.
Buy the Revel Concerta2 F35 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Revel F328Be if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Revel Concerta2 F35 | Revel F328Be | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 | $13600 |
| Ranked | #14 of 25 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #5 of 25 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | 39Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 70Hz | 74Hz |
| Dimensions | 40.3"H x 8.4"W x 12.2"D (1023.6 x 213.4 x 309.9 mm) | 50.9"H x 13.5"W x 17.6"D (1292.9 x 342.9 x 447 mm) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 90dB | 91dB |
| Drivers | 3x 5.25" deep anodized aluminum cone woofers, 1" Aluminum Tweeter | Three 8" (200mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cones, with cast frames woofer, 5-1/4" (130mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cone, with cast frame midrange, 1" (25mm) Beryllium dome, with acoustic lens waveguide tweeter |
| Weight | 41 lbs / 18.6 kg each | 112.4 lbs / 51 kg each |
| Woofer Cabinet | Rear ported | Dual rear-mounted ports |
The Two Speakers In Full
Revel Concerta2 F35: $900 Crutchfield
Pros: Two-and-a-half-way, four-driver design: a 1” aluminum dome tweeter on a waveguide, a 5.25” mid-range, and dual 5.25” mid-bass drivers in a rear-ported cabinet. Measured sensitivity of 89.4dB closely matches the 90dB spec, and distortion looks good at both 86dB and 96dB, holding up well even with a high-pass filter applied. At its sale price (around $900/pair, down from full retail), the reviewer calls it a “no-brainer,” undercutting comparable budget floorstanders like the ELAC DF63. Frequency response and directivity mismatches are largely EQ-able, since most of what shows up in measurements traces to physical tweeter/mid-range separation rather than a fundamental flaw. Compression is fairly well controlled for the price - about 1dB of loss around 100Hz under long-term compression, described as “par for the course” at this cost.
Cons: F3 of 61Hz and F10 of 39Hz mean a subwoofer is needed for real bass extension. A dip in the lower midrange/2-3kHz region reduces attack and detail, and a peak around 5kHz adds some edge and sibilance in the lower treble. A peak in off-axis energy around 3kHz reflects off sidewalls at roughly 60-70° off-axis and arrives louder than the direct sound - this specific issue can’t be fixed with EQ (boosting the direct sound would boost the stronger reflection too) and would need acoustic absorption to properly address, though the reviewer considers it a minor, optional fix at this price. A couple of minor resonances appear in the impedance plot, including one around 300Hz that may partly explain a subtle sense of vocal warmth noticed in listening, though it’s more likely room-related. Minimum impedance around 3.8 ohms. Short-term compression testing shows some increased distortion in the tweeter and higher-frequency compression at loud output.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 70Hz |
| Dimensions | 40.3"H x 8.4"W x 12.2"D (1023.6 x 213.4 x 309.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 3x 5.25" deep anodized aluminum cone woofers, 1" Aluminum Tweeter |
| Impedance | 6 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 90dB |
| Weight | 41 lbs / 18.6 kg each |
| Woofer Cabinet | Rear ported |
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Revel F328Be: $13600 Crutchfield
Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows a quite flat on-axis response with superb directivity and efficiency above 90dB. Predicted in-room response is extremely accurate, with a smooth ~5dB downward slope from bass to treble that suits typical rooms without correction. Early reflections sum very nicely with the direct sound. Horizontal beamwidth of about ±70 degrees is wide and quite smooth. At 96dB SPL/1m distortion stays easily below the reviewer’s audibility threshold across nearly the whole range.
Cons: Vertical directivity is asymmetric - the reviewer recommends staying between -20 and +40 degrees relative to the tweeter axis, reflecting the driver layout of this three-way tower. Impedance dips to a minimum of 3 ohms with an additional resonance-driven phase swing, calling for an amplifier comfortable with a demanding load. Very expensive and very heavy (51 kg each).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 74Hz |
| Dimensions | 50.9"H x 13.5"W x 17.6"D (1292.9 x 342.9 x 447 mm) |
| Drivers | Three 8" (200mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cones, with cast frames woofer, 5-1/4" (130mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cone, with cast frame midrange, 1" (25mm) Beryllium dome, with acoustic lens waveguide tweeter |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 91dB |
| Weight | 112.4 lbs / 51 kg each |
| Woofer Cabinet | Dual rear-mounted ports |
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