Short answer: the Revel Performa4 C245. It ranks #36 of 131 center channel speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $1,499.95. The Arendal Sound 1723 Center THX ranks #51, rated 3.8/5, at $1,400, $99.95 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
What the Revel Performa4 C245 does well: The center channel of Revel’s Performa4 series, launched in 2026 to replace Performa3. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured centers; the rating is estimated from its predecessor’s measurements.
The case for the Arendal Sound 1723 Center THX: The center of the THX Ultra certified 1723 series, using the same 28mm waveguide tweeter as the measured 1723 Monitor THX between two 8” woofers. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured 1723 Monitor THX and the measured Arendal Sound 1961 Center.
Buy the Revel Performa4 C245. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $99.95 you would save on the Arendal Sound 1723 Center THX does not close the gap.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Revel Performa4 C245 3.7 to 4.3; Arendal Sound 1723 Center THX 3.4 to 4.1). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Revel Performa4 C245 | Arendal Sound 1723 Center THX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499.95 each | $1,400 each |
| Ranked | #36 of 131 in Center Channel Speakers Estimated | #51 of 131 in Center Channel Speakers Estimated |
| Drivers | 1” DCC dome tweeter with Acoustic Lens waveguide, 2x 5.25” MCC woofers | 28mm tweeter, 2 x 8” woofers |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-40kHz ±6dB (manufacturer specified) | 35Hz - 20kHz -6dB anechoic (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (manufacturer specified) | 89dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported (port plugs included) |
| Dimensions | 7.1”H x 23.4”W x 10.9”D (181 x 595 x 277 mm) | 10.8”H x 25”W x 15.7”D (275 x 635 x 400 mm) |
| Weight | 27.1 lbs (12.3 kg) | 58.9 lbs (26.7 kg) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 27Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 48Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1.5kHz |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Revel Performa4 C245: $1,499.95 each Estimated Audio Advice eBay
Older models: the Revel Performa3 C205 (ranked higher, rated 4.1/5), the Revel Performa3 C208 (ranked higher, rated 4/5) and the Revel Performa C52 (ranked higher, rated 4/5). See every Revel Performa generation.
Same family: the Revel Performa4 M145 (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.3/5), the Revel Performa4 M146 (larger bookshelf, estimated 4.5/5), the Revel Performa4 F345 (smaller floorstanding, estimated 4.4/5) and the Revel Performa4 F346 (larger floorstanding, estimated 4.5/5).
Pros: The center channel of Revel’s Performa4 series, launched in 2026 to replace Performa3. A 1” Deep Ceramic Composite dome tweeter sits in Revel’s seventh generation Acoustic Lens waveguide between two 5.25” ceramic composite woofers, in a ported cabinet 181mm tall.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured centers; the rating is estimated from its predecessor’s measurements. Sensitivity is a modest 86dB, and two 5.25” woofers in a ported box will need a subwoofer for full-range movie bass.
Full Revel Performa4 C245 review and specifications →
| Released | Apr 2026 (6 months ago) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.1”H x 23.4”W x 10.9”D (181 x 595 x 277 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” DCC dome tweeter with Acoustic Lens waveguide, 2x 5.25” MCC woofers |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-40kHz ±6dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 27.1 lbs (12.3 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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Arendal Sound 1723 Center THX: $1,400 each Estimated Arendal Sound eBay
Same family: the Arendal 1723 Bookshelf S THX (smallest bookshelf, rated 4.2/5), the Arendal Sound 1723 Monitor S THX (bookshelf, rated 4.1/5), the Arendal Sound 1723 Monitor THX (largest bookshelf, rated 4.2/5), the Arendal Sound 1723 Tower S THX (smaller floorstanding, estimated 4.2/5), the Arendal Sound 1723 Tower THX (larger floorstanding, estimated 4.3/5) and the Arendal Sound 1723 Center S THX (smaller center, ranked lower, estimated 3.7/5).
Pros: The center of the THX Ultra certified 1723 series, using the same 28mm waveguide tweeter as the measured 1723 Monitor THX between two 8” woofers. Arendal rates it to 35Hz (-6dB) with 89dB sensitivity, so it matches the towers for dynamics in a large home theater.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured 1723 Monitor THX and the measured Arendal Sound 1961 Center. With a woofer either side of the tweeter, dispersion narrows for seats far off-center. It is 635mm wide and 26.7kg.
Full Arendal Sound 1723 Center THX review and specifications →
| Released | 2017 (9 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 27Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 48Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.5kHz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 10.8”H x 25”W x 15.7”D (275 x 635 x 400 mm) |
| Drivers | 28mm tweeter, 2 x 8” woofers |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 20kHz -6dB anechoic (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 89dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 58.9 lbs (26.7 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported (port plugs included) |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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