The Revel Performa line on Speaker Ranking spans 3 generations and 18 models, from the Revel Performa M22 and Revel Performa C52 to the Revel M126Be, Revel F226Be and Revel F228Be. Ratings run from 3.3/5 to 4.7/5. Of these, 10 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Performa M22 to M106
The Revel M106 replaced the Revel Performa M22. It rates higher, 4.6/5 against 3.3/5.
| Spec | Performa M22 | M106 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 200mm woofer | 6.5” (16.5 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Woofer, 1” (2.5 cm) Aluminum Tweeter with Acoustic Lens Waveguide |
| Sensitivity | 85dB | 86dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 46.9Hz | 60Hz |
| Weight | 41.7 lbs (18.9 kg) | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) |
M106 to M126Be
The Revel M126Be replaced the Revel M106. It rates lower, 4.3/5 against 4.6/5.
| Spec | M106 | M126Be |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6.5” (16.5 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Woofer, 1” (2.5 cm) Aluminum Tweeter with Acoustic Lens Waveguide | 6.5” Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) Aluminum Cone with cast frame woofer, 1” Beryllium dome with acoustic lens waveguide tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 86dB | 86.1dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz | 103Hz |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) | 22 lbs (10.0 kg) each |
M105 to Performa4 M145
The Revel Performa4 M145 replaced the Revel M105. It rates higher, 4.3/5 against 4.2/5.
| Spec | M105 | Performa4 M145 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5.25” aluminum cone woofer, 1” aluminum tweeter with acoustic lens waveguide | 1” (25mm) Deep Ceramic Composite dome tweeter in Acoustic Lens waveguide, 5.25” (130mm) Micro Ceramic Composite woofer |
| Sensitivity | 85dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review) | 85dB |
| Weight | 15.4 lbs (7 kg) each | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) each |
F206 to F226Be
The Revel F226Be replaced the Revel F206. It rates higher, 4.6/5 against 4.5/5.
| Spec | F206 | F226Be |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Dual 6.5” (16.5 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Woofers, 5.25” (13.3 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Midrange, 1” (2.5 cm) Aluminum Tweeter with Acoustic Lens Waveguide | Two 6.5” (165mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cones, with cast frames woofer, 5-1/4” (130mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cone, with cast frame midrange, 1” (25mm) Beryllium dome, with acoustic lens waveguide tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 87dB | 89.7dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz | 56Hz |
| Weight | 57.3 lbs (26 kg) each | 58.2 lbs (26.4 kg) each |
Full F206 vs F226Be comparison
F208 to F228Be
The Revel F228Be replaced the Revel F208. Both rate 4.5/5.
| Spec | F208 | F228Be |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Dual 8” (20 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Woofers, 5.25” (13.3 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Midrange, 1” (2.5 cm) Aluminum Tweeter with Acoustic Lens Waveguide | Dual 8” (200mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cones, with cast frames woofers, 5-1/4” (130mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cone, with cast frame midrange, 1” (25mm) Beryllium dome, with acoustic lens waveguide tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 88.2dB | 89.3dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47Hz | 61Hz |
| Weight | 79.4 lbs (36 kg) each | 112.4 lbs (51 kg) each |
Full F208 vs F228Be comparison
Performa C52 to Performa3 C205
The Revel Performa3 C205 replaced the Revel Performa C52. It rates higher, 4.1/5 against 4.0/5.
| Spec | Performa C52 | Performa3 C205 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” aluminum dome tweeter with waveguide, 5.25” midrange, 2x 8” MCC woofers | 1” aluminum tweeter with acoustic lens waveguide, 2x 5.25” aluminum cone woofers |
| Sensitivity | 90dB | 89dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 76.9Hz | 92.2Hz |
| Weight | 40.8 lbs (18.5 kg) | 26.5 lbs (12 kg) |
Performa3 C205 to Performa4 C245
The Revel Performa4 C245 replaced the Revel Performa3 C205. It rates lower, 4.0/5 against 4.1/5.
| Spec | Performa3 C205 | Performa4 C245 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” aluminum tweeter with acoustic lens waveguide, 2x 5.25” aluminum cone woofers | 1” DCC dome tweeter with Acoustic Lens waveguide, 2x 5.25” MCC woofers |
| Sensitivity | 89dB | 86dB |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs (12 kg) | 27.1 lbs (12.3 kg) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Revel Performa are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 3 generations of the Revel Performa, from the Revel Performa M22 and Revel Performa C52 to the Revel M126Be, Revel F226Be and Revel F228Be.
What replaced the Revel M106?
The Revel M126Be replaced the Revel M106. It is rated 4.3/5, against 4.6/5 for the Revel M106.
What replaced the Revel M105?
The Revel Performa4 M145 replaced the Revel M105. It is rated 4.3/5, against 4.2/5 for the Revel M105.
What replaced the Revel F206?
The Revel F226Be replaced the Revel F206. It is rated 4.6/5, against 4.5/5 for the Revel F206.
What replaced the Revel F208?
The Revel F228Be replaced the Revel F208. Both are rated 4.5/5.
What replaced the Revel Performa C52?
The Revel Performa3 C205 replaced the Revel Performa C52. It is rated 4.1/5, against 4.0/5 for the Revel Performa C52.
What replaced the Revel Performa3 C205?
The Revel Performa4 C245 replaced the Revel Performa3 C205. It is rated 4.0/5, against 4.1/5 for the Revel Performa3 C205.