QUAD Revela 1

The Revela 1 is designed to work with amplifiers ranging from 30 to 120 watts. Because they have a sensitivity of 86dB, they perform best with an amplifier that has enough headroom to handle dynamic musical peaks without distortion.

The true ribbon driver in the Revela 1 is exceptionally lightweight, allowing it to react faster than traditional dome tweeters. This results in a smoother, more detailed high-frequency response that avoids the harshness sometimes found in metal domes.

While they are bookshelf-sized, the Revela 1 is a substantial monitor. They work best on dedicated speaker stands rather than a desktop, which allows the rear-ported design to breathe and prevents bass resonance from muddying the sound.

The fiber-composite material is chosen for its high stiffness-to-weight ratio. This allows the woofer to move quickly and stop instantly, which translates to tighter, more articulate bass that doesn't bleed into the midrange.

No, the cabinet is internally braced to minimize resonance. This construction ensures that the sound you hear is coming from the drivers themselves, rather than the enclosure coloring the audio.

With a frequency response down to 54Hz, the Revela 1 provides a solid foundation for most music genres. However, if you are a fan of electronic music or film scores that require deep sub-bass, you might eventually consider pairing them with a dedicated subwoofer.