Revel F226Be Tower Speaker Review

[@martybrazill7935]

Got a chance to audition the F226 and they were extremely impressive. They had electrostatic-like clarity and produced a sound stage that was way bigger than their slim size.

[@mikechriston9349]

Great review. Looking forward to hearing them.

[@HyliAir]

Biggest issue with REVEL Speakers is lack of spares back up. Harman/Revel don't even take the trouble to reply to emails! I had a pair of Performa 3 M106 speakers and they had a unique sound. Unfortunately I discovered that the previous owner hadn't declared that he had done a very bad repair to the one driver. Trying to get spares proved impossible!

[@AudioAdvice]

Sorry you had trouble. That seems odd, did you try going through your local dealer?

[@bs11100010]

thinking of upgrading to these from the m126be. Though i was surprised at how much bass the m126be has on tap.

[@ryanamendt8363]

I'm looking at the m126be. What about them made you want to upgrade? I'm also thinking about the F226be as well but my room is 10x10. Not sure if they would be overkill.

[@bs11100010]

@@ryanamendt8363 I'm going to be moving soon and will have a bigger room that would be dedicated for two channel. These would work great in a 10x10 space. I still don't honestly think I need to upgrade, sometimes you just want to. Lol.

[@richarddegannes2928]

Hello, Please advise if the F328Be are that much better than the F228Be speakers and why? Thanks.

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

sure they are pretty

[@adolfdoenitz3380]

I'm thinking you should send me a pair to demo for 15 to 20 years. :)

[@gtrlover3983]

Is 200 watts enough to drive the f226be?

[@sepulsteve]

yes, i think so. that's what i drive F208's with.

[@MastaRock]

Very cool

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

I wonder how much better these are than my Infinity Primus p362s which I paid $200 for?

[@jean-martingauthier5551]

nothing in common

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@jean-martingauthier5551 Nothing? Not even seen corporate ownership? Design facilities? Manufacturing facilities? Driver array & materials?

[@jean-martingauthier5551]

like comparing a Pinto to a Porsche!

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@jean-martingauthier5551 That's your opinion, but my experience is that in the past, the differences between these two HARMAN brands have been largely cosmetics, with minor design & SQ tweaks. Not exactly rebadging, but close. Apples to apples, I doubt there's a 5% improvement from Revel to the equivalent Infinity.

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@jean-martingauthier5551 Note the resemblance... Revel Concerta F12 www.soundandvision.com/content/revel-concerta-f12-surround-sound-speaker-system Infinity Primus 360 www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/605infinity/index.html

[@ETA555]

If you are serious about sound. Listen to your video before uploading it. Your Mic is bottoming making sharp clicks. 6:10 ----->

[@Gary_M]

I know the sound is what's most important, but I think they ruined the looks with the white drivers.

[@AudioAdvice]

A matter of opinion, some people really like them. Thanks for watching

[@mwgilmore9953]

these are designed and engineered in the U.S.But are they made in china????

[@sepulsteve]

no, they are not made in china. ( at least Performa3 series is not )

[@gregrichard9192]

Ridiculous Only so loud you can listen to sound

[@martybrazill7935]

These speakers aren't about loudness (though they will play plenty loud for just about anyone). They are about pure sound quality and outstanding fit and finish.