Short answer: the Revel F228Be. It ranks #29 of 228 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $11,000. The Perlisten R7t ranks #64, rated 4.3/5, at $9,990, $1,010 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the Revel F228Be: Premium floorstanding speakers with extremely accurate sound, very low distortion, wide even dispersion and a forgiving range of listening heights. The catch: Minimum impedance dips to 3.4 ohms with a secondary rise around 2kHz, calling for an amplifier comfortable with a demanding load.
The case for the Perlisten R7t: The flagship R series tower, with four woofers, deep bass and high sensitivity that makes it easy to drive loud. The catch: Listening-window smoothness (0.567) and sound-power smoothness (0.380) are middling for a flagship-tier tower, with on-axis deviation of 0.341dB, a fairly pronounced -0.29dB per octave downward tilt, and a predicted in-room smoothness of just 0.44.
Buy the Revel F228Be. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $1,010 you would save on the Perlisten R7t does not close the gap.
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Measured Differences
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the Perlisten R7t scores 8.1 against 7.5 for the Revel F228Be on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Revel F228Be | Perlisten R7t | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11,000 per pair | $9,990 per pair |
| Ranked | #29 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #64 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 25Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 49.1Hz (manufacturer spinorama data, vented configuration) |
| Dimensions | 50.9”H x 13.5”W x 17.6”D (1292.9 x 342.9 x 447 mm) | 49.9”H x 9.1”W x 13.8”D (1268 x 230 x 350 mm) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | 4 ohms nominal, 3.1 ohms minimum |
| Drivers | 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 | 3x 26mm silk dome (tweeter + 2 midrange), 4x 165mm (6.5”) HPF woofers |
| Sensitivity | 89.3dB (300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, measured by Audio Science Review; 90dB manufacturer specified) | 90.0dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Weight | 112.4 lbs (51 kg) each | 105.8 lbs (48.0 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.01 | 6.31 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.51 | 8.12 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | 4-way, bass-reflex / acoustic-suspension convertible |
| Bass Extension | - | 27Hz in bass-reflex mode |
| Country | - | Designed in the United States (Verona, Wisconsin) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Revel F228Be: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review.
- Perlisten R7t: Spinorama.org measurements.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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