The Revel W226Be is rated 4.2/5 for sound quality, #5 of 28 In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Revel
#5 Revel W226Be: $4,949.90 per pair Crutchfield $2,474.95 eBay
Same family: the Revel W126Be (smaller in-wall, ranked higher, rated 4.3/5) and the Revel W228Be (larger in-wall, ranked lower, rated 4.2/5).
Pros: A premium in-wall speaker with twin woofers for deeper bass, a beryllium tweeter, accurate sound and high output. Revel’s own measurement, published on spinorama.org, gives a preference score of 5.51, or 7.60 with a perfect subwoofer. Bass measures to 48.1Hz at -3dB and 43.7Hz at -6dB, deeper than the single-woofer Revel W126Be, and directivity is well controlled (SPDI deviation 1.95dB). Dual 6.5” aluminum cone woofers and a 1” beryllium dome tweeter behind an acoustic lens waveguide give 90dB sensitivity and a rated 110dB maximum output, and it accepts 50-200W of amplifier power. Measured bass extension of 48.1Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The measurement comes from Revel, digitized from its published curves, and has no independent second test, so treat the figures as manufacturer supplied. At $2475 each a stereo pair costs twice that, and the back box is not included and is sold separately. Predicted in-room smoothness (0.81) and on-axis deviation (0.33dB) are good but not ahead of the cheaper Revel W126Be, so the extra cost buys bass and output rather than a cleaner midrange.
Is the Revel W226Be right for you?
Buy it if
- you want measurably neutral sound (preference score 7.6 with a subwoofer).
- you have a modest amplifier (90 dB sensitivity is easy to drive).
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated Revel W553L costs about $3,860 less.
| Released | Sep 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 36.4Hz (measured, Revel vendor data on spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 48.1Hz (measured, Revel vendor data on spinorama.org) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2,000Hz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 23”H x 10.2”W x 3.8”D (583 x 259 x 96 mm) (88mm mounting depth) |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminum cone woofers, 1” beryllium dome tweeter with acoustic lens waveguide (2-way) |
| Enclosure | In-wall, 18-36L enclosure (optional W226BEBB back box sold separately) |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz-40kHz (-6dB, manufacturer) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (4 ohm minimum) |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Mounting Cutout | 226W x 549H mm |
| Power Handling | 50-200W RMS at 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 90dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.51 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.60 |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) |
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