Revel F228Be

The F228Be is quite efficient with a 91 dB sensitivity rating, but it thrives with quality power. We recommend an amplifier capable of delivering between 50 and 300 watts per channel to ensure you have enough headroom for dynamic peaks without distortion.

Beryllium is significantly lighter and stiffer than traditional materials like aluminum or titanium. This allows the tweeter to reproduce high frequencies with much greater speed and less distortion, resulting in a cleaner, more detailed sound that avoids the harshness sometimes found in metal domes.

While these are substantial floorstanding speakers, their bass-reflex design with rear-mounted ports means they perform best when given some breathing room. You will want to place them at least a few feet away from the front and side walls to prevent the bass from becoming muddy or overwhelming.

These speakers excel in both applications. Their wide, cohesive soundstage—thanks to the acoustic lens waveguide—makes them excellent for critical music listening, while their dynamic range and power handling make them a formidable choice for the front channels of a high-end home theater setup.

The DCC process creates a sandwich-like structure that increases the stiffness of the aluminum cones without adding significant weight. This rigidity helps the drivers move like a perfect piston, which drastically reduces coloration and ensures the midrange and bass remain clear and accurate even at high volumes.

Each speaker stands nearly 51 inches tall and weighs 90 pounds, so they have a significant physical presence. You should ensure your floor can support the weight and that you have enough clearance for the rear-mounted ports to function properly.