Short answer: the Revel F226Be. It ranks #15 of 228 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $8,469.90; the Revel F228Be ranks #29, rated 4.5/5, and costs $11,000, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
Buy the Revel F226Be. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Revel F228Be and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Revel F226Be | Revel F228Be | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8,469.90 per pair | $11,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #15 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #29 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 25Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 61Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 41.3”H x 9.8”W x 13.7”D (1049 x 248.9 x 348 mm) | 50.9”H x 13.5”W x 17.6”D (1292.9 x 342.9 x 447 mm) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.7 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms |
| 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 | 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 | 89.7dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 89.3dB (300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, measured by Audio Science Review; 90dB manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 58.2 lbs (26.4 kg) each | 112.4 lbs (51 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | ported, front |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.96 (spinorama.org) | 6.01 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.15 (spinorama.org) | 7.51 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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