Short answer: the JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT. Both are rated 4.3/5 for sound quality (#43 and #38 of 222 bookshelf speakers), and the JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT costs $3,998 against $4,400 for the Revel M126Be, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
The Revel M126Be is the more accurate choice. A beryllium tweeter bookshelf speaker with wide, immersive imaging and a smooth, even low end that avoids boominess. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.08 against 2.66 for the JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT. The tradeoff: At $2200/pair, the reviewer doesn’t consider it a strong value: an improvement over the less expensive Revel M106 and other Performa3 models, but not proportional to the price jump.
The JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT is the deeper-bass choice. A very high output home theater speaker with dual 10 inch woofers and a coaxial horn, easy to drive and built for reference level movies. Its bass reaches about 76Hz before falling 3dB, against 103Hz for the Revel M126Be. Watch for: Erin measured F3 at 76Hz and F10 at 43Hz, so the 210HT is designed to hand bass duties to subwoofers rather than operate full-range.
Buy the JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $402 less than the Revel M126Be.
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Measured Differences
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the Revel M126Be scores 7.3 against 5.4 for the JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
- Efficiency: the JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT is rated at 92.5 dB sensitivity against 86.1 dB for the Revel M126Be, so it plays as loud with roughly a third of the amplifier power.
- Close enough not to matter: bass extension (44 Hz vs 43 Hz, 10 dB down).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Revel M126Be | JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,400 per pair | $3,998 per pair |
| Ranked | #38 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #43 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 43Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 103Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 76Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 15.2”H x 8.3”W x 10.3”D (386.1 x 210.8 x 261.6 mm) | 34”H x 12.25”W x 14”D |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (4.9 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | Approximately 3 ohms minimum at 100-200Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 86.1dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 92.5dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 6.5” Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) Aluminum Cone with cast frame woofer, 1” Beryllium dome with acoustic lens waveguide tweeter | Dual 10” woofers; coaxial compression driver on 60° x 60° horn |
| Weight | 22 lbs (10.0 kg) each | 85.1 lbs (38.6 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | sealed |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.08 | 2.66 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.34 | 5.41 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Crossover Frequency | - | Approximately 850Hz |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Revel M126Be: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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