Short answer: the Revel Performa4 F345 if sound quality matters most, the PSB Imagine T65 if price matters most. The Revel Performa4 F345 ranks #57 of 226 floorstanding speakers, rated 4.4/5, at $4,999.90. The PSB Imagine T65 ranks #66, rated 4.3/5, at $2,699, $2,300.90 cheaper.
Why pick the Revel Performa4 F345: The smaller Performa4 tower, a 3-way with three 5.25” ceramic composite woofers, a dedicated 5.25” midrange and a 1” ceramic dome tweeter in Revel’s Acoustic Lens waveguide (crossovers at 350Hz and 2.1kHz). The tradeoff: 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 Performa3 towers.
The case for the PSB Imagine T65: Three-way design with dual 6.5” woven carbon fiber woofers delivers genuinely strong, extended low end for a $2699 tower: among the better performers Erin has measured in this price class. The tradeoff: Noticeable dip in the midrange/crossover region that Erin flagged as affecting dialogue and vocal clarity, though he notes a couple bands of EQ smooths it out.
Buy the Revel Performa4 F345 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the PSB Imagine T65 if the price matters more than sound quality.
About the ratings: the Revel Performa4 F345’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 4.0 to 4.7, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Revel Performa4 F345 | PSB Imagine T65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,999.90 per pair | $2,699 per pair |
| Ranked | #57 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #66 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) Deep Ceramic Composite dome tweeter in Acoustic Lens waveguide, 5.25” (130mm) Deep Ceramic Composite midrange, 3 x 5.25” (130mm) Micro Ceramic Composite woofers | 1” titanium dome tweeter, 5.25” woven carbon fiber midrange, 2x 6.5” woven carbon fiber woofers |
| Frequency Response | 36Hz - 40kHz ±6dB (manufacturer specified) | 28Hz - 20kHz (±1.5dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 85.1dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) | 8 ohms nominal (3.3 ohms minimum measured by Erin’s Audio Corner; manufacturer specifies 4 ohms minimum) |
| Crossover Frequency | 350Hz, 2.1kHz | 600Hz & 2000Hz, 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Dimensions | 40.9”H x 11.9”W x 13.9”D (1038 x 302 x 352 mm) | 38.8” x 8.4” x 13.5” (986 x 213 x 343 mm) |
| Weight | 64.2 lbs (29.1 kg) each | 44.1 lbs (20 kg) each |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Recommended Power | - | 20-200W |
| Enclosure | - | Vented: dual rear slot ports, individual woofer chambers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 47Hz (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 26Hz (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.29 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.51 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Revel Performa4 F345: $4,999.90 per pair Estimated Audio Advice eBay
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 F346 (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 4.5/5) and the Revel Performa4 C245 (center, estimated 4/5). See every Revel Performa generation.
Pros: The smaller Performa4 tower, a 3-way with three 5.25” ceramic composite woofers, a dedicated 5.25” midrange and a 1” ceramic dome tweeter in Revel’s Acoustic Lens waveguide (crossovers at 350Hz and 2.1kHz). Bass reaches 36Hz (-6dB), deep enough for most music without a subwoofer. The Revel F206 it follows measured a 5.51 Spinorama preference score.
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 Performa3 towers. Sensitivity is 87dB with a 6 ohm load, so modest receivers can run out of headroom in larger rooms.
Full Revel Performa4 F345 review and specifications →
| Released | Apr 2026 (6 months ago) |
|---|---|
| Crossover Frequency | 350Hz, 2.1kHz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 40.9”H x 11.9”W x 13.9”D (1038 x 302 x 352 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) Deep Ceramic Composite dome tweeter in Acoustic Lens waveguide, 5.25” (130mm) Deep Ceramic Composite midrange, 3 x 5.25” (130mm) Micro Ceramic Composite woofers |
| Frequency Response | 36Hz - 40kHz ±6dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 64.2 lbs (29.1 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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PSB Imagine T65: $2,699 per pair PSB Speakers eBay
Same family: the PSB Imagine B50 (bookshelf, rated 3.7/5) and the PSB Imagine T54 (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 4.2/5).
Pros: Three-way design with dual 6.5” woven carbon fiber woofers delivers genuinely strong, extended low end for a $2699 tower: among the better performers Erin has measured in this price class. Distortion shows a clean second-order character with clear separation from third-order all the way up to 96 dB, indicating a well-controlled motor. Compression data shows enhancement rather than compression below about 50-60 Hz, so the bass can sound louder as you turn it up rather than choking off. Wide, forgiving vertical listening window (about ±25°) thanks to the 3-way layout, giving more seating and placement flexibility than most towers. Plenty of dynamic headroom for home theater use or a two-channel system: 100W drove it comfortably in Erin’s room. Measured bass extension of 47Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 85.1dB.
Cons: Noticeable dip in the midrange/crossover region that Erin flagged as affecting dialogue and vocal clarity, though he notes a couple bands of EQ smooths it out. Some horizontal dispersion mismatch (about 10-15° of ballooning between 1-3 kHz) between the midrange and tweeter can add extra perceived attack or detail if your room’s sidewalls are reflective. Dips to 4 ohms, so it wants an amplifier comfortable driving a 4-ohm load. Distortion climbs above 3% around 60 Hz at 96 dB, though it’s benign second-order distortion.
Full PSB Imagine T65 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 26Hz (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47Hz (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 600Hz & 2000Hz, 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 38.8” x 8.4” x 13.5” (986 x 213 x 343 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” titanium dome tweeter, 5.25” woven carbon fiber midrange, 2x 6.5” woven carbon fiber woofers |
| Enclosure | Vented: dual rear slot ports, individual woofer chambers |
| Frequency Response | 28Hz - 20kHz (±1.5dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.3 ohms minimum measured by Erin’s Audio Corner; manufacturer specifies 4 ohms minimum) |
| Recommended Power | 20-200W |
| Sensitivity | 85.1dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.29 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.51 |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs (20 kg) each |
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