Short answer: the Revel F226Be. It ranks #15 of 228 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $5,999.90. The Revival Audio Atalante 5 ranks #123, rated 4.0/5, at $5,000, $999.90 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Revel F226Be is the more accurate pick. Compact, highly accurate three way towers with a beryllium tweeter and remarkably clean drivers. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.96 against 5.11 for the Revival Audio Atalante 5. The tradeoff: 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 Revival Audio Atalante 5 is the deeper-bass pick. A striking tower with a 12 inch woofer and dome midrange that delivers punchy, low distortion bass at loud volumes. Its bass reaches about 42Hz before falling 3dB, against 56Hz for the Revel F226Be. Watch for: A pronounced on-axis peak around 4kHz creates real glare/shoutiness on some material, and combined with a mid-bass emphasis that overshadows lower-midrange detail at higher volumes, tonal balance can feel inconsistent: the reviewer described some tracks as sounding notably different from the neutral mix.
Buy the Revel F226Be. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $999.90 you would save on the Revival Audio Atalante 5 does not close the gap.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the Revival Audio Atalante 5 reaches 30 Hz (10 dB down) against 36 Hz for the Revel F226Be, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Revel F226Be | Revival Audio Atalante 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,999.90 per pair | $5000 per pair |
| Ranked | #15 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #123 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 30Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 42Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 41.3”H x 9.8”W x 13.7”D (1049 x 248.9 x 348 mm) | 28” x 16.5” x 14” (710 x 420 x 355 mm) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.7 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal (3.2 ohms minimum, measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| 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 | 1.1” (28mm) dome tweeter, 3” dome midrange, 12” woofer |
| Sensitivity | 89.7dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 88.6dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 58.2 lbs (26.4 kg) each | 72.8 lbs (33 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | 3-way, switchable ported/sealed via port bungs |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.96 (spinorama.org) | 5.11 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.15 (spinorama.org) | 6.69 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 450Hz, 3.5kHz |
| Power Handling | - | 30-200W recommended |
| Frequency Response | - | 28Hz - 22kHz -3dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Country | - | France |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Revel F226Be: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Revival Audio Atalante 5: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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