The Revel W553L is rated 4.5/5 for sound quality, #2 of 28 In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Revel
#2 Revel W553L: $1,089.90 per pair Crutchfield $544.95 eBay
Pros: An in-wall speaker with excellent, accurate sound for the money, a swiveling tweeter, and mounting for left, right or center. Erin’s Audio Corner’s Klippel measurement gives a preference score of 4.84, or 7.50 with a perfect subwoofer, a strong result for an in-wall speaker at this price. On-axis response is smooth (0.68 smoothness) and directivity is well controlled (SPDI deviation 2.35dB), so the sound off to the sides stays close to the sound you hear straight on. Bass measures to 64.5Hz at -3dB and 51.3Hz at -6dB. The 1” aluminum dome tweeter swivels toward the listening seat, a three-position switch trims treble to suit the room, and the cabinet mounts vertically or horizontally, so it works as a left, right or center channel. Measured bass extension of 64.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: At $545 each a stereo pair costs twice that, and a separate amplifier is required. Bass ends early for a main speaker, with -3dB at 64.5Hz, so a subwoofer is needed for music and movies. Audio Science Review’s own measurement was less flattering (preference score 4.04, -3dB at 82Hz), so results differ between test benches. Two 5.25” woofers give less output headroom than the larger Revel in-wall models.
Is the Revel W553L right for you?
Buy it if
- you want measurably neutral sound (preference score 7.5 with a subwoofer).
- you have a modest amplifier (90 dB sensitivity is easy to drive).
| Released | Mar 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39.3Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64.5Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 15.1”H x 7.4”W (384 x 188 mm) (74mm mounting depth) |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” micro-ceramic composite (MCC) woofers, 1” swiveling aluminum dome tweeter with waveguide |
| Enclosure | In-wall, LCR (vertical or horizontal mounting) |
| Mounting Cutout | 163W x 359H mm |
| Power Handling | 10-150W recommended amplifier power |
| Sensitivity | 90dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.50 |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Erin’s Audio Corner: HiFi In-Wall Speaker Shootout! The results will floor (wall?) you!!! More from Erin’s Audio Corner →
- Erin’s Audio Corner Website: Revel W553L
- Erin’s Audio Corner Measurements (spinorama.org)
- Audio Science Review: Revel W553L Measurements (In-Wall Speaker) More from Audio Science Review →
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