Short answer: the Revel W226Be. Both are rated 4.2/5 for sound quality (#5 and #6 of 28 in-wall speakers), and the Revel W226Be costs $4,949.90 against $7,699.90 for the Revel W228Be, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
The case for the Revel W226Be: A premium in-wall speaker with twin woofers for deeper bass, a beryllium tweeter, accurate sound and high output. The tradeoff: The measurement comes from Revel, digitized from its published curves, and has no independent second test, so treat the figures as manufacturer supplied.
The Revel W228Be is the more accurate choice. A large three way in-wall speaker with dual 8 inch woofers, accurate smooth sound and a rotating module for vertical or horizontal mounting. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.79 against 5.51 for the Revel W226Be. Watch for: Audio Science Review’s independent Klippel measurement was far weaker than Revel’s own (preference score 2.31, or 6.15 with a subwoofer, and -3dB at 108Hz), so real bass depends heavily on the installation and enclosure.
Buy the Revel W226Be. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $2,750 less than the Revel W228Be.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Revel W226Be | Revel W228Be | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,949.90 per pair | $7,699.90 per pair |
| Ranked | #5 of 28 in In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers | #6 of 28 in In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminum cone woofers, 1” beryllium dome tweeter with acoustic lens waveguide (2-way) | 2x 8” DCC aluminum woofers, 5.25” DCC aluminum midrange, 1” beryllium dome tweeter with acoustic lens waveguide (3-way) |
| Enclosure | In-wall, 18-36L enclosure (optional W226BEBB back box sold separately) | In-wall, 27-54L enclosure (optional W228BEBB back box sold separately) |
| Mounting Cutout | 226W x 549H mm | 309W x 896H mm |
| Dimensions | 23”H x 10.2”W x 3.8”D (583 x 259 x 96 mm) (88mm mounting depth) | 37”H x 13.9”W x 4.1”D (939 x 353 x 105 mm) (96mm mounting depth) |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) | 31.5 lbs (14.3 kg) |
| Sensitivity | 90dB | 90dB |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (4 ohm minimum) | 6 ohms nominal (4 ohm minimum) |
| Power Handling | 50-200W RMS at 4 ohms | 50-400W RMS at 4 ohms |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz-40kHz (-6dB, manufacturer) | 35Hz-40kHz (-6dB, manufacturer) |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (manufacturer specified) | 115dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2,000Hz | 220Hz, 2,500Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 48.1Hz (measured, Revel vendor data on spinorama.org) | 43.4Hz (measured, Revel vendor data on spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 36.4Hz (measured, Revel vendor data on spinorama.org) | 26.9Hz (measured, Revel vendor data on spinorama.org) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.51 | 6.79 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.60 | 8.33 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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