Short answer: the Revel F226Be. It ranks #15 of 228 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $5,999.90; the Perlisten R5t ranks #33, rated 4.5/5, and costs $8,790, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
What the Revel F226Be does well: Compact, highly accurate three way towers with a beryllium tweeter and remarkably clean drivers. The catch: Minimum impedance dips to about 3.7-4 ohms below roughly 500Hz despite the 8-ohm nominal rating, so it wants a genuine 4-ohm-capable two-channel amplifier; budget AVRs rated only for 6 or 8 ohms may struggle.
The Perlisten R5t is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. Mid-size floorstanding speakers with highly accurate, smooth sound and deep bass, bringing flagship refinement down to a more reachable price. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 7.16 against 5.96 for the Revel F226Be. Its bass reaches about 24Hz before falling 10dB, against 36Hz for the Revel F226Be. The tradeoff: On-axis deviation of 0.277dB and a pronounced -0.28dB per octave downward slope point to a warmer, less forward tonal balance, consistent with Sound & Vision’s review finding it leans analytical rather than warm and wanting more air in larger rooms.
Buy the Revel F226Be. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Perlisten R5t and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Revel F226Be | Perlisten R5t | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,999.90 per pair | $8,790 per pair |
| Ranked | #15 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #33 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 24Hz (bass reflex) / 38Hz (acoustic suspension) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 44.6Hz (manufacturer spinorama data) |
| Dimensions | 41.3”H x 9.8”W x 13.7”D (1049 x 248.9 x 348 mm) | 43.3”H x 9.1”W x 13.8”D (1100 x 230 x 350 mm) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.7 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal, 3.2 ohms minimum |
| Drivers | Two 6.5” (165mm) 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 | 3x 26mm silk dome (tweeter + 2 midrange), 2x 165mm (6.5”) HPF woofers |
| Sensitivity | 89.7dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 89.0dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Weight | 58.2 lbs (26.4 kg) each | 58.4 lbs (26.5 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.96 (spinorama.org) | 7.16 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.15 (spinorama.org) | 8.50 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | 3-way, switchable bass reflex / acoustic suspension |
| Power Handling | - | 100-250W RMS recommended amplifier power |
| Frequency Response | - | 80Hz-20kHz +/-1.5dB |
| Certification | - | THX Dominus, THX Ultra |
| Warranty | - | 5 years, extendable to 6 with product registration |
| Country | - | Designed in the United States (Verona, Wisconsin) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 113.0dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Revel F226Be: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Perlisten R5t: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audiograde and Sound & Vision.
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