Short answer: the Revel Performa4 F346. It ranks #39 of 226 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $6,999.90; the KEF R11 Meta ranks #46, rated 4.4/5, and costs $6,999.98, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
Why pick the Revel Performa4 F346: The Performa4 flagship tower, with three 6.5” ceramic composite woofers, a 6.5” midrange and a 1” ceramic dome tweeter in Revel’s seventh generation Acoustic Lens waveguide (crossovers at 275Hz and 1.7kHz). The catch: 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 Revel F208.
Why pick the KEF R11 Meta: CEA2034 spinorama shows a generally flat on-axis response with good directivity and very deep bass extension (F10 of 30Hz). Watch for: A dip around 1-1.2kHz on-axis is attributed to a diffraction effect, and shows up as a smaller dip in the predicted in-room response.
Buy the Revel Performa4 F346. It is rated higher for sound quality than the KEF R11 Meta and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
About the ratings: the Revel Performa4 F346’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 4.1 to 4.8, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Revel Performa4 F346 | KEF R11 Meta | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,999.90 per pair | $6,999.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #39 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #46 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) Deep Ceramic Composite dome tweeter in Acoustic Lens waveguide, 6.5” (165mm) Deep Ceramic Composite midrange, 3 x 6.5” (165mm) Micro Ceramic Composite woofers | 4 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) hybrid aluminium cone woofers, 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone midrange, 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 40kHz ±6dB (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 89.5dB |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) | 4 ohms |
| Crossover Frequency | 275Hz, 1.7kHz | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Dimensions | 44.4”H x 14.1”W x 16.3”D (1128 x 358 x 414 mm) | 51”H x 12.2”W x 15.1”D (1295.4 x 309.9 x 383.5 mm) |
| Weight | 87.5 lbs (39.7 kg) each | 80.5 lbs (36.5 kg) each |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 31Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 64Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.91 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.32 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Revel Performa4 F346: $6,999.90 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 F345 (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 4.4/5) and the Revel Performa4 C245 (center, estimated 4/5). See every Revel Performa generation.
Pros: The Performa4 flagship tower, with three 6.5” ceramic composite woofers, a 6.5” midrange and a 1” ceramic dome tweeter in Revel’s seventh generation Acoustic Lens waveguide (crossovers at 275Hz and 1.7kHz). Bass is rated to 30Hz (-6dB), so most rooms won’t need a subwoofer for music. The Revel F208 it follows measured a 6.35 Spinorama preference score, among the best for any tower.
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 Revel F208. It weighs 39.7kg each and sensitivity is 88dB into 6 ohms, so it suits larger rooms and capable amplifiers.
Full Revel Performa4 F346 review and specifications →
| Released | Apr 2026 (6 months ago) |
|---|---|
| Crossover Frequency | 275Hz, 1.7kHz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 44.4”H x 14.1”W x 16.3”D (1128 x 358 x 414 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) Deep Ceramic Composite dome tweeter in Acoustic Lens waveguide, 6.5” (165mm) Deep Ceramic Composite midrange, 3 x 6.5” (165mm) Micro Ceramic Composite woofers |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 40kHz ±6dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 87.5 lbs (39.7 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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KEF R11 Meta: $6,999.98 per pair Amazon eBay
Older model: the KEF R11 (ranked lower, estimated 4.3/5). See every KEF R Series generation.
Same family: the KEF R3 Meta (bookshelf, rated 4.6/5), the KEF R5 Meta (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 4.6/5), the KEF R7 Meta (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 4.6/5), the KEF R2 Meta (smaller center, rated 4.3/5) and the KEF R6 Meta (larger center, rated 4.2/5).
Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows a generally flat on-axis response with good directivity and very deep bass extension (F10 of 30Hz). Predicted in-room response is very smooth aside from the small 1-1.5kHz dip. The coaxial Uni-Q driver gives excellent, symmetric vertical directivity, unusual for a tower speaker. Distortion is incredibly low even down to 30Hz at 86dB SPL/1m, and stays low even at 96dB and 102dB SPL/1m: the reviewer found essentially no audible tonality change across that whole output range. Measured bass extension of 64Hz (-3dB).
Cons: A dip around 1-1.2kHz on-axis is attributed to a diffraction effect, and shows up as a smaller dip in the predicted in-room response. Horizontal beamwidth of about ±40 degrees is on the narrower side, though the transition from wide to constant directivity is smooth. Minimum impedance dips to 3.2 ohms around 580Hz, calling for an amplifier comfortable with a demanding load. 4-ohm nominal impedance overall.
Full KEF R11 Meta review and specifications →
| Released | Mar 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 31Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 51”H x 12.2”W x 15.1”D (1295.4 x 309.9 x 383.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 4 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) hybrid aluminium cone woofers, 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone midrange, 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT tweeter |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 89.5dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.91 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.32 |
| Weight | 80.5 lbs (36.5 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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