Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Revel M106 is the better pick: it ranks #9 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.6/5), against #62 (rated 4.1/5) for the Revel Concerta2 M16. If you want one new, the Revel M126Be replaces the Revel M106 and is rated 4.3/5 at $4,400.
The Revel M106 is the more accurate option. A highly accurate bookshelf speaker with smooth, natural in-room sound and low distortion, now discontinued but worth buying used. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.62 against 5.06 for the Revel Concerta2 M16. Watch for: Some directivity error and response variation shows up in the crossover region.
What the Revel Concerta2 M16 does well: An affordable bookshelf speaker with essentially flat mids, a pleasing in-room balance with extra bass, and low distortion. The tradeoff: Harmonic distortion shows a notable peak around 80Hz and a sharp spike around 350Hz, plus the woofer appears to get a bit unhappy right before handing off to the tweeter.
Buy the Revel M106 only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the Revel M126Be, which replaces the Revel M106.
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Measured Differences
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the Revel M106 scores 7.9 against 7.3 for the Revel Concerta2 M16 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
- Close enough not to matter: bass extension (43 Hz vs 41.6 Hz, 10 dB down).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Revel M106 | Revel Concerta2 M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,000 per pair Discontinued | $600 per pair used (about), Discontinued |
| Ranked | #9 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #62 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 41.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 60.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms | 6 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (measured, Audio Science Review) | 86dB |
| Drivers | 6.5” (16.5 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Woofer, 1” (2.5 cm) Aluminum Tweeter with Acoustic Lens Waveguide | 25mm tweeter + 165mm woofer |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15”H x 8.3”W x 11”D (381.0 x 210.8 x 279.4 mm) | 14.8”H x 8.6”W x 10.8”D (374.7 x 218.4 x 273.3 mm) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.62 | 5.06 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.87 | 7.28 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Revel M106: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review.
- Revel Concerta2 M16: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review.
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