Short answer: the Revel F228Be, if you are buying new. The Revel F208 measures as well as it (#28 vs #29 of 228 floorstanding speakers, 4.5/5 vs 4.5/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Revel F228Be is still sold new at $11,000.
Buy the Revel F228Be if you want one new; the Revel F208 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Revel F208 | Revel F228Be | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,800 per pair used, Discontinued | $11,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #28 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #29 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 24Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 25Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 61Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 46.6”H x 13.5”W x 14.8”D (1183.6 x 342.9 x 375.9 mm) | 50.9”H x 13.5”W x 17.6”D (1292.9 x 342.9 x 447 mm) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 3.5 ohms minimum (measured, Audio Science Review) | 8 ohms |
| Drivers | Dual 8” (20 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Woofers, 5.25” (13.3 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Midrange, 1” (2.5 cm) Aluminum Tweeter with Acoustic Lens Waveguide | Dual 8” (200mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cones, with cast frames woofers, 5-1/4” (130mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cone, with cast frame midrange, 1” (25mm) Beryllium dome, with acoustic lens waveguide tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 88.2dB (measured by Audio Science Review; 88.5dB manufacturer specified) | 89.3dB (300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, measured by Audio Science Review; 90dB manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 79.4 lbs (36 kg) each | 112.4 lbs (51 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | ported, front |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.35 | 6.01 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.67 | 7.51 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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